Crochet Shells Doll Pin Angel

Oh, the Crochet Shells Doll Pin Angel is such a delightful project to create! With its intricate design of crochet shells forming angel wings and a sweet doll pin body, this craft is both charming and creative. It's a wonderful way to add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your home decor or gift it to someone special. The combination of delicate stitches and the unique concept of using doll pins to bring the angel to life truly sets this craft apart. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or new to the craft, this project promises to bring joy and satisfaction as you watch your very own Crochet Shells Doll Pin Angel come to life stitch by stitch.

Materials Needed
Baby sport pompadour acrylic yarn in white. This is the baby weight.
Size D aluminum crochet hook
Wooden doll pin and stand
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and stitching wings to back.

Yarn Thickness: 3mm
Gauge: 6sc=1"
Finished Size: 4"high
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: Ch8. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3. Dc in each ch around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. (8sts around)

RND 2: Ch3. Dc in each dc around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch4. *Dc in next dc. Ch1. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch4.

RND 4: Ch1. 5dc in next ch1 sp. *Sc in next dc. 5 dc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5-8: Slst to the 3rd dc in the first 5dc shell. Ch3. 4dc in same st. Ch1. *5dc in 3rd dc of next shell. Ch1. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 9: Slst to the 3rd dc of first shell. Ch3, 2dc, [Ch3, slst in 3rd ch from hook], ([picot] made), 3dc in same st. Picot. *3dc, picot, 3dc in 3rd dc of next shell. Picot. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

Finishing Wings
ROW 1: Ch8. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. (Ch3, 7dc in ring. Ch4, turn.

ROW 2: Dc in next dc, ch1, 3 times. Ch1, turn.

ROW 3: 3dc, picot, 3dc in next ch1 sp. Picot. Sk next ch1 sp. 3dc, picot, 3dc in next sp. Sc in same sp. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

Finishing Other Side of wings.:
ROW 1: Turn wings over so it is face down. Join yarn in ring where you started first side. Ch3, 7 dc in ring.

ROWs 2 & 3: Rep rows 2 & 3 of first side. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work. Slip dress onto doll pin and stitch or glue wings onto back of angel.