Learn to Crochet an Angel

Learn to Crochet an Angel

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Step 1: Making the Angel's Body 3.1 Round 1: Creating the Ring 3.2 Round 2: Making Single Crochets 3.3 Round 3: Increasing Stitches 3.4 Round 4: Repeating Stitches 3.5 Round 5: Adding Stitches 3.6 Round 6: Repeating Stitches 3.7 Round 7: Decreasing Stitches 3.8 Round 8: Decreasing Stitches 3.9 Round 9: Decreasing Stitches 3.10 Round 10: Decreasing Stitches 3.11 Round 11: Repeating Stitches
4. Step 2: Creating the Angel's Wings 4.1 Round 12: Making Double Crochets 4.2 Round 13: Making Double Crochets 4.3 Round 14: Making V Stitches 4.4 Round 15: Making Double Crochets 4.5 Round 16: Making Shells 4.6 Round 17: Making V Stitches
5. Step 3: Making the Skirt 5.1 Round 18: Making V Stitches 5.2 Round 19: Making Shells 5.3 Round 20: Repeating Round 19 5.4 Round 21: Increasing Shells 5.5 Round 22: Repeating Round 21 5.6 Round 23: Making More Shells
6. Step 4: Adding Edging and Halo 6.1 Adding Edging 6.2 Making the Halo
7. Conclusion

How to Craft a Shining Angel with Crochet Welcome to my channel! Today, I'm going to show you how to crochet a beautiful shining angel. With just a few materials and some basic crochet stitches, you can create a lovely ornament to decorate your home or give as a special gift. Let's get started!

Materials Needed Before we begin, let's gather all the materials you'll need for this crochet project. You'll need a steel hook, preferably a 3.5 millimeter size, and some cotton yarn. You can use any color you like, but for this tutorial, I'll be using yarn from an old sweater. Once you have your materials ready, let's proceed to the first step.

Step 1: Making the Angel's Body To start, we'll create the body of the angel. Follow these step-by-step instructions to crochet the angel's body.

Round 1: Creating the Ring Using the steel hook and cotton yarn, begin by making a chain of five stitches. Then, slip stitch to join the round and form a ring. This will serve as the foundation for the angel's body.

Round 2: Making Single Crochets In this round, we'll be making nine single crochets around the ring. Insert your hook into the first stitch and make one single crochet. Continue making single crochets in each stitch around the ring until you have a total of nine single crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 3: Increasing Stitches In this round, we'll be increasing the stitches to create a slightly larger circle. Make three single crochets in the first stitch, then continue making one single crochet in each stitch around the circle. You should have a total of twelve single crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 4: Repeating Stitches Repeat the same stitches as in Round 3. Make one single crochet in each stitch around the circle, resulting in a total of twelve single crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 5: Adding Stitches In this round, we'll add two additional stitches to create a total of fourteen single crochets around the circle. Make one single crochet in each stitch, and slip stitch to join the round.

Round 6: Repeating Stitches Repeat the same stitches as in Round 5. Make one single crochet in each stitch, and slip stitch to join the round.

Round 7: Decreasing Stitches For this round, we'll begin decreasing the stitches to shape the angel's body. Make two single crochets together, which will decrease the stitch count to ten single crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 8: Decreasing Stitches Repeat the same stitches as in Round 7. Make two more single crochets together, resulting in a total of eight single crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 9: Decreasing Stitches Continue decreasing the stitches in this round. Make two more single crochets together, leaving you with a total of six single crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 10: Decreasing Stitches Repeat the same stitches as in Round 9. Make two more single crochets together, resulting in a final count of six single crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 11: Repeating Stitches Repeat the stitches from the previous round to maintain the same stitch count. Slip stitch to join the round.

Step 2: Creating the Angel's Wings Now that we've completed the body, let's move on to creating the angel's wings. Follow these instructions to crochet the wings.

Round 12: Making Double Crochets Start by chaining three, which will count as your first double crochet. Work twelve double crochets around the center of the ring formed by Round 11. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 13: Making Double Crochets Repeat the same stitches as in Round 12. Make twelve double crochets in the existing double crochets around the circle. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 14: Making V Stitches For this round, we'll be creating V stitches to form the front and back of the angel's bodice, as well as shells for the sleeves. The V stitch consists of a double crochet, a chain, and another double crochet in the same space. Make one V stitch in each of the next seven spaces, resulting in a total of fourteen double crochets. Continue this pattern for the rest of the round.

Round 15: Making Double Crochets Repeat the same stitches as in Round 14. Make two double crochets in each space, resulting in a total of seven shells. Be sure to count the stitches accurately to maintain the pattern.

Round 16: Making Shells Continue making shells as in Round 15. Skip one space and make seven shells using the same pattern – two double crochets, a chain, and two double crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 17: Making V Stitches Repeat the V stitch pattern from Round 14. Make one V stitch in each space, resulting in a total of six V stitches. Slip stitch to join the round.

Step 3: Making the Skirt Now, let's move on to the skirt of the angel. Follow these steps to crochet the skirt.

Round 18: Making V Stitches Repeat the V stitch pattern from Round 17. Make one V stitch in each space, resulting in a total of six V stitches. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 19: Making Shells Repeat the shell pattern from Round 15. Make two double crochets, a chain, and two double crochets in each space, resulting in a total of six shells. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 20: Repeating Round 19 Repeat the same stitches as in Round 19. Make two double crochets, a chain, and two double crochets in each space. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 21: Increasing Shells In this round, we'll increase the number of double crochets and chains in the shells for a more intricate pattern. Make three double crochets, a chain, and three double crochets in each shell. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 22: Repeating Round 21 Repeat the same stitches as in Round 21, but increase the chain count to two. Make three double crochets, a chain, and three double crochets in each shell. Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 23: Making More Shells For this round, repeat the shell pattern from Round 22. Make three double crochets, a chain, and three double crochets in each shell. Repeat this round if you want the skirt to be longer or larger.

Step 4: Adding Edging and Halo To add a finishing touch to the angel, let's add some edging and a halo. Follow these steps to complete your crochet angel ornament.

Adding Edging You can choose any edging pattern you prefer for this step. One simple option is to make a single crochet, chain four, single crochet, and chain one in each V stitch around the skirt. This will create a delicate and decorative edging.

Making the Halo For the halo, make a chain of five stitches and slip stitch to form a ring. Work thirteen single crochets around the ring, making sure to secure the loose end as you go. Slip stitch to join the round. Repeat the same pattern again, but this time make twenty-six double crochets. Slip stitch to join the round.

Finally, slip stitch into the chain one space of the last round and chain four. Make V stitches in each V stitch space around the halo. Slip stitch to join the round. For the edging, you can choose to make single crochets, chain four, and single crochets in each V stitch space. Slip stitch to finish it off.

Conclusion Congratulations! You've successfully crocheted a shining angel ornament. This beautiful handmade decoration can be used to adorn your Christmas tree, hang on your wall, or gift to a loved one. Get creative and experiment with different colors and yarn types to personalize your angels. Crocheting angels is a rewarding and enjoyable craft, and I hope you had as much fun making this project as I did sharing it with you. Happy crocheting!