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Crochet Angel Pattern (Free Lacy Christmas Ornament)

A lacy white angel in 4 small pieces, with a gold halo to hang it on the tree

Crochet angel pattern: a white lacy crochet angel ornament with a gold halo
A lacy white angel with a gold halo, to hang on the tree.

Free crochet angel pattern · about 3 1/2 in wide and 3 in tall · worsted yarn, US H-8 hook · about 40 minutes (estimate).

This crochet angel is made of 4 small flat pieces: a lacy skirt worked as a fan from a magic ring, a round head, 2 little fan wings and a gold halo. Sew them together and the halo becomes the hanging loop.

Make a few for the tree or a gift. Every row was checked by our stitch simulator.

White crochet angel ornament hanging by its gold halo on a Christmas tree
On the tree: it hangs by its gold halo.
Finished size
About 3 1/2 in wide and 3 in tall with the halo (estimated)
Yarn
Worsted weight (#4): white about 12 yd and gold about 2 yd per angel, sewing tails included (estimated, with a 30 % margin)
Hook
US H-8 (5.0 mm), yarn needle
Time
About 40 minutes per angel, assembly included (estimated, not timed)
Skills
magic ring, ch, sl st, sc, dc, working in rows, whip stitch
Crochet angel pattern: white lacy angel with a gold halo on a navy linen cloth
Laid flat: the fan skirt, the 2 wings and the round head.

✓ CookZya original design · Stitch counts checked round by round and row by row — Stitch counts checked round by round and row by row by our simulator. This pattern has not been crocheted and swatched by a person: size, yarn and time are estimates, and your angel will differ a little.

Materials

  • Color W — white, about 12 yd
  • Color G — gold, about 2 yd
  • Yarn needle and scissors; a gold metallic or mustard yarn for the halo.

Notes

  • US crochet terms. ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, sp = space, st(s) = stitch(es), rep = repeat, Rnd = round.
  • The ch 1 at the start of a round or row does not count as a stitch. A ch 3 at the start of a row counts as a dc; a ch 4 counts as a dc and ch 1.
  • The skirt and wings are worked in rows: you turn at the end of each row.
  • The photos are a preview of the look: your angel will be simpler (a 2-round head, a 3-row skirt, 2-row wings and a thin chain halo). Follow the written rows for every count.

Crochet angel pattern chart

Crochet angel pattern: the 4 pieces assembled, with their stitch counts
The angel drawn from the pattern, with the 4 pieces.
The skirt of the crochet angel: 3 rows worked as a fan from a magic ring
The skirt: 7 dc, then dc and ch 1, then a scalloped hem.

Make 1, in white.

  1. With white, make a magic ring. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 8 sc in the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring. Join with sl st in the first sc. (8 sc)
  2. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st in the first sc. (16 sc) Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch tail for sewing.

Skirt

Make 1, in white. The ring is the neck; the curved edge is the hem.

  1. With white, make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 6 dc in the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring; do not join. (7 dc)
  2. Turn. Ch 4 (counts as a dc and ch 1; it sits on the first st), *dc in the next st, ch 1; rep from * 4 more times, dc in the top of the turning ch-3. (7 dc and 6 ch-1 sps)
  3. Turn. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in the first st, *2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, sc in the next st; rep from * 5 more times (the last sc goes in the 3rd ch of the turning ch-4). (7 sc and 12 dc) Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail.

Wings

Make 2, in white.

  1. With white, make a magic ring, leaving an 8-inch starting tail. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 6 dc in the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring; do not join. (7 dc)
  2. Turn. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in the first st, *ch 2, sc in the next st; rep from * 5 more times (the last sc goes in the top of the turning ch-3). (7 sc and 6 ch-2 loops) Fasten off, leaving an 8-inch tail; keep the starting tail of the ring for sewing too.

Halo

Make 1, in gold. It is also the hanging loop.

  1. With gold, ch 14. Join with sl st in the first ch to make a ring. Fasten off, leaving an 8-inch tail.

Assemble the angel

White crochet angel hanging from a dark green pine branch
Sew the wings a little out from the neck so they show beside the head.

1 Head on the skirt

Lay the skirt flat, hem down: the magic ring is the neck. Sew the bottom of the head to the neck with the head's tail.

2 Wings

Turn the angel over. Sew a wing behind each shoulder with the starting tail of its magic ring (at the wing's point), half-way between the neck and the end of the shoulder, its feathered edge pointing up and out so it shows beside the head.

3 Halo

Sew the gold ring behind the top of the head so that half of it shows above the head. Hang the angel by this halo.

4 Finish

Weave in all the ends on the back. Pin the angel flat to block it if you like.

Finishing

A light mist of spray starch keeps the wings and the hem crisp.

Design notes

  • The skirt is a half-circle fan: 7 dc in a ring, then 7 dc with 6 ch-1 spaces, then a scalloped hem of 7 sc and 12 dc. The wings are the same 7-dc fan with a ch-2 feathered edge.
  • Sizes come from the stitch heights stacked from the ring: an estimate; blocking sets the final shape.

Tips

  • Do not join the fans: you turn and work back and forth.
  • Pull the magic rings tight: the skirt's ring becomes the neck.
  • Sew the wings a little higher than the shoulders so they peek out on each side.

Common mistakes

  • Joining Row 1 of the skirt into a circle: it must stay a half circle.
  • Forgetting that the ch 4 of skirt Row 2 counts as a dc and ch 1.

Make it your own

  • Ivory with a silver halo, or pale pink for a nursery.
  • Make 3 and hang them on a ribbon for a garland.

Care

  • Dust it gently; pin it flat again if it loses its shape.

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FAQ

How do you crochet an angel ornament?

Crochet a fan skirt from a magic ring, a small round head, 2 small fan wings and a ring for the halo, then sew them together.

How big is this crochet angel?

About 3 1/2 in wide and 3 in tall in worsted yarn with a US H-8 hook (an estimate).

How do I hang it?

By its gold halo: it is a ring of 14 chains sewn behind the head.

Can I sell what I make?

Yes, you may sell what you crochet. Please don't sell or repost the pattern; link to this page.

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