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Crochet Angels

crochet angel

Our stunning Christmas Angel is bright, light and beautiful - everything an angel should be. Her crochet wings and dress are so delicate, they'll remind you of fresh snowflakes. She can take pride of place at the top of your tree, or can be displayed proudly anywhere this festive season.

 
materials required
 
1 ball Coats Aida 20 Crochet Cotton in white

1.00mm Prym crochet hook

1.5cm wooden bead


abbreviations

 
ch=chain; dc=double crochet; tr= treble; ss=slip stitch: tw2=twist stitch(miss 1tr, 1tr into next stitch then 1tr into previous stitch); sp=space; tr4tog=*yoh and insert hook as indicated, yoh and draw loop through, yoh and draw through 2 loops; rep from * 4 times more, yoh and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

NB Figures in square brackets [ ] are worked the number of times stated.

dress

 

With 1.00mm crochet hook make 15 ch.

Row 1 – 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 2 tr into each ch to end, turn, (24 tr).

Row 2 – 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 11 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 3 – 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into each of next 3 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 4 tr] 4 times, turn, (28 tr)

Row 4 - 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 13 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 5 – 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into each of next 3tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 5 tr] 4 times, turn. (32 tr).

Row 6 - 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 15 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 7 – 3ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr into each of next 4 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 6 tr] 3 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 5 tr, turn, (36 tr).

Row 8 - 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 17 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 9 – 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr into each of next 4 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 7 tr] 3 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 6 tr, turn, (40 tr).

Row 10 - 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 19 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 11 – 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr into each of next 5 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 8 tr] 3 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 6 tr, turn, (44 tr).

Row 12 - 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 21 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 13 – 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr into each of next 5 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 9 tr] 3 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 7 tr, turn, (48 tr).

Row 14 - 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 23 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 15 – 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr into each of next 6 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 10 tr] 3 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 7 tr, turn, (52 tr).

Row 16 - 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 25 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 17 – 3 ch (counts as first tr), 1 tr into each of next 6 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 11 tr] 3 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1 tr into each of next 8 tr, turn, (56 tr).

Row 18 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), [1 dc in next tr, miss next tr, 5 tr into next tr, miss next tr] 13 times, 1 dc in next tr, miss next tr, 5 tr into next tr, 1 dc in next tr, fasten off.


edging

 
With right side facing and beginning at neck edge, work 1 dc in first tr space, [5 tr in next row space,1 dc in next row space] 8 times down front edge, turn along bottom corner edge with 7 tr in corner dc, [1 dc in centre of 5 tr group, 5 tr in next dc] 13 times, 1 dc in centre of 5 tr group, turn along to front edge by working 4 tr in last dc, ss in centre of group on opposite edge, 3 tr in same space, [1 dc in next row space, 3 tr in next row space, ss in centre of group on opposite edge, 2 tr in same space] 8 times, 1 dc in last row space, fasten off.

sleeves

 

With 1.00mm crochet hook make 11 ch.

Row 1 - 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 2 tr into each ch to end, turn, (16 tr).

Row 2 – 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 7 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 3 – 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into same space, [1tr into each of next 2 tr, 2 tr into next tr,] 5 times, turn, (22 tr).

Row 4 – 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 10 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 5 – 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into each of next 2 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 4 tr] 3 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 3 tr, turn, (26 tr).

Row 6 – 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 12 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 7 – 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into each of next 3 tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 5 tr] 3 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 3 tr, turn, (30 tr).

Row 8 – 3ch (counts as first tr), [tw2] 14 times, 1 tr into turning ch, turn.

Row 9 – 3ch (counts as first tr), 1tr into next tr, [2 tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 5 tr] 4 times, 2 tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 3 tr, turn, (35 tr).

Row 10 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of next 2 tr, [miss next tr, 5 tr into next tr, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr] 8 times, 1 dc in next tr. Fasten off.


wings
 

With 1.00mm crochet hook make 7 ch.

Row 1 - 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each of next 2 ch, 2 tr in next ch, turn, (6 tr).

Row 2 – 2 ch, 1 dc into each of next 6 tr, 6 ch, turn.

Row 3 – 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each of next 2 ch, 1 tr into each of next 6 dc, 3 tr into 2 ch space, turn (13 tr).

Row 4 – 2 ch, 1 dc into each of next 13 tr, 6 ch, turn.

Row 5 - 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each of next 2 ch, 1 tr into each of next 13 dc, 3 tr into 2 ch space, turn (20 tr).

Row 6 – 2 ch, 1 dc into each of next 20 tr, 6 ch, turn.

Row 7 - 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each of next 2 ch, 1 tr into each of next 20 dc, 3 tr into 2 ch space, turn (27 tr).

Row 8 – 2 ch, 1 dc into each of next 27 tr, 6 ch, turn.

Row 9 - 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each of next 2 ch, 1 tr into each of next 27 dc, 3 tr into 2 ch space, turn (34 tr).

Row 10 – 2 ch, 1 dc into each of next 34 tr, 6 ch, turn.

Row 11 - 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each of next 2 ch, 1 tr into each of next 34 dc, 3 tr into 2 ch space, turn (41 tr).

Row 12 – 1 ch, (does NOT count as st),1 dc into each of next 41 tr, 6 ch, turn.

Row 13 - 1 tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each of next 2 ch, 1 tr into each of next 37 dc, tr4tog, Fasten off.


halo
 

With 1.00mm crochet hook make 24 ch, join with a ss to form a ring.
(Whilst working next round, make tr over tail of thread to draw up centre).

Round 1 – 3 ch, 47 tr into ring, ss into top of 3 ch.

Round 2 – 3 ch, 1 tr into each tr to end, ss into top of 3 ch.

Round 3 – [miss 1 tr, (2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr) into next tr, miss 1 tr, ss into next tr] 12 times, fasten off.


neck ruff
 

With 1.00mm crochet hook make 18 ch, join with a ss to form a ring.

Round 1 – 3 ch, 35 tr into ring, ss into top of 3 ch, Fasten off.


make up
 
Sew sleeve seams, sew sleeves to dress at neck.

Lightly attach neck ruff.

Glue bead into hat, Sew firmly to neck edge. Sew halo to back of head and dress.

Block out and dampen wings, leave to dry. Sew to back of dress.

If making as a Christmas tree decoration, work a chain 6cm long, attach to back of angels head.

If desired stiffen angel with spray starch.