Crochet Angel "Noelle" Ornament

The "Crochet Angel Noelle" Ornament is a charming addition to your holiday decor or a thoughtful handmade gift for loved ones. This delightful ornament features intricate crochet work that gives it a whimsical and delicate appearance. Noelle's intricate details, like her delicate wings and halo, bring a sense of peace and serenity to any space she graces. Whether adorning your Christmas tree or hanging in a special place, this sweet angel will surely bring joy and warmth to your home during the festive season. Crafting each angel with care and love, this ornament is a wonderful way to add a touch of handmade warmth to your holiday celebrations.

Materials:

Small amount size #10 cotton crochet thread (I used SouthMaid); size 7 (1.65 mm) steel hook (I used a Boye hook); embellishments such as bows, ribbons, ribbon roses, etc. are Optional.
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Gauge:
not important for this project, however Rnd 1 should be about ¾" - 1" across
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Finished Size:
Approx. 4½" wide at bottom of skirt and 4¼" tall from wing tip to bottom of skirt
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Special Stitches:
Beginning Cluster (beg cl) - ch 2, dc in st indicated
Cluster (cl) - holding last loops of sts on hook, 2 dc in st indicated, yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook
Picot (p) - ch 3, sc in front loop and front vertical bar of last sc made
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Begin with ch 20, join with sl st in first ch to form ring.
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Row 1: ch 1, 30 sc in ring, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc)
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Row 2: beg cl in same st as joining, ch 1, sk next sc, (cl in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc) 2 times, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, (ch 1, sk next sc, cl in next sc) 3 times, turn. (6 cl, 4 dc)
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Row 3: (beg cl, ch 1, cl) in first cl, ch 1, (cl, ch 1) 2 times in each of next 2 cl, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 1, cl) 2 times in each of next 3 cl, turn. (12 cl, 6 dc)
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Row 4: (beg cl, ch 1, cl) in first cl, ch 1, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 5 times, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 2 times, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 5 times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in last cl, turn. (14 cl, 10 dc)
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Row 5: beg cl in first cl, ch 2, (cl in next cl, ch 2) 5 times, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 2, cl in next cl) 6 times, turn. (14 cl, 12 dc, 14 ch-2 sps, 1 ch-1 sp)
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Row 6: ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (beginning picot made), (2 sc in next ch-2 sp, p) 6 times, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next dc, ch 2 (mark second ch of this ch-2 for beginning of Row 7), dc in same st as last sc, ch 1, (sk next dc, cl in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, (cl, ch 1) 2 times in next ch-1 sp, (sk next dc, cl in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, sk next dc, (dc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, (2 sc in next ch-2 sp, p) 7 times, sl st in top of last cl. Fasten Off. Weave in ends. (30 sc, 14 p, 6 cl, 2 dc)
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Row 7: join with sl st in marked ch of Row 6, beg cl in same st, ch 1, cl in next dc, ch 1, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 6 times, cl in next dc, ch 1, cl in top of next ch-2, turn. (10 cl)
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Row 8: beg cl in first cl, (ch 1, cl in next cl) 9 times, turn. (10 cl)
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Row 9: (beg cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1) in first cl, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 4 times, cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 4 times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in last cl, turn. (13 cl)
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Row 10: beg cl in first cl, (ch 1, cl in next cl) 12 times, turn. (13 cl)
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Row 11: (beg cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1) in first cl, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 11 times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in last cl, turn. (15 cl)
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Row 12: beg cl in first cl, (ch 2, cl in next cl) 14 times, turn. (15 cl, 14 ch-2 sps)
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Row 13: ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (beginning picot made), (2 sc in next ch-2 sp, p) 14 times, sl st in top of last cl. Fasten Off. Weave in ends. (28 sc, 15 p)
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Wash and Block Angel, pinning to shape if needed. Embellish as desired with ribbons, bows, ribbon roses, etc.