Crochet Angel Ornament: A Bell-Skirt Angel with Wings and Halo
A stuffed head, a flared double crochet skirt with a shell edge, fan-shaped wings and a gold halo. About 3½ inches tall and finished in an hour — a classic tree-topper friend or gift tag.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Sport (#2) or DK (#3) cotton in white, about 25 yd; gold metallic scrap; skin-tone scrap
- Hook
- 3 mm (C-2/D-3)
- Time
- About 1 hour
- Finished size
- About 3½ in (9 cm) tall
You'll need
- Sport or DK cotton in white — about 25 yd
- Skin-tone scrap for the head
- Gold metallic yarn or a gold pipe cleaner
- 3 mm hook
- Small amount of fibrefill
- Ribbon or thread for hanging
In this post
A crochet angel ornament has four parts: a stuffed ball head, a flared skirt, two fan wings and a halo. The skirt is worked from the top down in double crochet, increasing 8 stitches each round and finishing with a shell edge so it stands like a bell. In sport-weight cotton the angel is about 3½ inches tall.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Skirt
Worked in joined rounds. Ch 3 counts as the first dc.
- Rnd 1: In white, ch 12 and join into a ring. Ch 3, dc in each ch around; join. (12)
- Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around; join. (24)
- Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next; *dc in 2, 2 dc in the next* around; join. (32)
- Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in the next 2, 2 dc in the next; *dc in 3, 2 dc in the next* around; join. (40)
- Rnd 5 (shells): *Skip 1, 5 dc in the next, skip 1, sl st in the next* around. Fasten off. (10 shells)
Head
- Rnds 1–3: 6 sc in a magic ring; inc in each (12); (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
- Rnds 4–6: Sc in each st. (18)
- Rnd 7: (Sc, dec) × 6. Stuff. (12)
- Rnd 8: Dec × 6. Close, leaving a tail to sew the head into the top of the skirt. (6)
Wings and halo
- Wing (make 2): In white, magic ring, ch 3, 6 dc in the ring, ch 3, sl st into the ring. Pull the ring tight to make a fan.
- Attach: Sew the wings to the back of the skirt, just below the head, points together.
- Halo: In gold, ch 12 and join into a ring; sl st in each ch. Sew it upright to the back of the head, or bend a 3-inch piece of gold pipe cleaner into a ring.
- Hanger: Thread ribbon through the top of the head and knot it.
Make it your own
| Idea | How |
|---|---|
| Tree topper | Use worsted yarn and a 4.5 mm hook — about 6 in tall; leave the skirt open to fit over the tip |
| Hair | Loops of yellow, brown or black yarn sewn around the head |
| Starch | Spray the skirt with starch and dry it over a small cone so it stands on a table |
| Gift tag | Embroider an initial on the skirt and tie it to a present |
See all the crochet Christmas ornaments, add a crochet star to the top of the tree, and hang a pair of mini mittens beside her.
Common questions
How do you make a crochet angel stand up?
Stiffen the skirt with fabric stiffener or spray starch and let it dry over a cone or a small cup. Stuffing the head firmly also helps it balance.
What thread is best for crochet angel ornaments?
Sport or DK cotton gives clear stitch definition. For a lacy, heirloom look, use size 10 crochet thread and a 1.75 mm hook — the angel comes out about 2 inches tall.
How long does a crochet angel take?
About an hour for one. Once you know the pattern, you can make three or four in an evening.
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