This free crochet pattern Guardian Angel pattern is perfect for those looking to create a charming and festive decoration. It’s designed to be accessible for crocheters of all skill levels, especially beginners. Enjoy crafting this delightful angel for your holiday decor or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Materials Required:
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (50 yards)
- Crochet Hook: G/6 or 4 mm hook
Skill Level:
- Easy
Finished Measurements:
- Height: 6.5 inches (not including the halo)
- Width: 3 inches (when standing and measuring the diameter of the skirt)
Special Techniques Used:
- This pattern does not require stiffening techniques for the angel to stand.
- The crochet technique used is suitable for beginners and can be completed in a few short hours, making it a quick and satisfying project
Free Crochet Pattern Guardian Angel Instructions
You are beginning at the top of the Angel’s head and working in continuous rounds to the base of the dress, all in one piece.
Head
Using your 4 millimeter (G) hook (or size required for gauge):
Round 1: Work 6 single crochet in a double magic ring. [6 single crochet]
Round 2: 2 single crochet in each single crochet around. [12 single crochet]
Round 3: 2 single crochet in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to ** around. [18 single crochet]
Round 4 to Round 6: 1 single crochet in each stitch around. [18 single crochet]
Round 7: Single crochet two together over the next 2 stitches, 1 single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to ** around. [12 single crochet]I recommend you firmly stuff the head at this point.
Round 8: Single crochet two together around. [6 single crochet]
Round 9: 1 front post single crochet in each stitch around. [6 front post single crochet]
Round 10: 1 single crochet and 1 front post single crochet in each stitch around. [6 single crochet, 6 front post single crochet]
Round 11: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 single crochet in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches, 2 single crochet in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. [14 single crochet]
Round 12: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, chain 3, skip 2 stitches, 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches, chain 3, skip 2 stitches, 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. [10 single crochet, 2 chain 3 space]
Round 13: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in the back loop of each of the next 3 chains, 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches, 1 single crochet in the back loop of each of the next 3 chains, 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches [16 single crochet]
Round 14: 1 single crochet in each stitch around. [16 single crochet]
Round 15: 1 front post single crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to the first front post single crochet to join. [16 front post single crochet]
Round 16: Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet) and 2 double crochet in the first front post single crochet (this is the same front post single crochet that you slip stitch to join in at the end of Round 15) and skip the next front post single crochet. 3 double crochet in the next front post single crochet, skip the next front post single crochet*. Repeat from * to ** around. Slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3 to join. [24 double crochet]
Round 17 to Round 19: 1 slip stitch in each of the next 2 double crochet, 1 slip stitch into the space before the next double crochet, chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet) and 2 double crochet in the same space. Skip 3 double crochet, 3 double crochet into the space before the next double crochet*. Repeat from * to ** around. Slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3 to join. [24 double crochet]
Round 20: 1 slip stitch in each of the next 2 double crochet, 1 slip stitch into the space before the next double crochet, chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet) and 3 double crochet in the same space. Skip 3 double crochet, 4 double crochet into the space before the next double crochet*. Repeat from * to ** around. Slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3 to join. [32 double crochet]
Round 21: 1 slip stitch in each of the next 3 double crochet, 1 slip stitch into the space before the next double crochet, chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet) and 3 double crochet in the same space. Skip 4 double crochet, 4 double crochet into the space before the next double crochet*. Repeat from * to ** around. Slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3 to join. [32 double crochet]
Round 22: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 front post single crochet in each stitch around. [32 front post single crochet]
Round 23: Working behind the front post single crochet and into the double crochet stitches from Round 21: 1 single crochet in each stitch around. [32 single crochet]
Round 24: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 1 space-single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to ** around. [16 single crochet, 16 space-single crochet]
Round 25: 1 single crochet in each stitch around. [32 single crochet]
Round 26: 1 back post single crochet in each stitch around. Finish off with an invisible join. [32 back post single crochet]
Arms
Make 1.The arm is created in one piece; worked flat and then seamed on the long edges with a slip stitch seam. Once the arm is complete you thread it through the openings on either side of the angel’s body, being sure to keep an equal amount of “arm” on each side. You can whipstitch these in place if you wish – I did not. I simply used 2 small stitches to attach the hands together in a “prayer” pose.
Round 1: Chain 21, begin in 2nd chain from hook and work 1 single crochet in each across, chain 1, turn [20 single crochet]
Round 2: 1 single crochet in each stitch across, chain 1, turn [20 single crochet]
Round 3: Repeat Round 2, chain 1, turn [20 single crochet]Fold the rectangle in half (along row 2) and seam the long edges using a slip stitch seam. Finish off and weave in any remaining ends.
Wings
Make 2Round 1: Chain 10, begin in the 2nd chain from the hook and work 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each chain across, chain 1, turn [9 slip stitches]
Round 2: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each of the next 8 stitches, skip the last stitch, chain 2, turn [8 slip stitches]
Round 3: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each stitch across, chain 1, turn [8 slip stitches]
Round 4: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each of the next 7 stitches, skip the last stitch, chain 2, turn [7 slip stitches]
Round 5: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each stitch across, chain 1, turn [7 slip stitches]
Round 6: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each of the next 6 stitches, skip the last stitch, chain 2, turn [6 slip stitches]
Round 7: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each stitch across, chain 1, turn [6 slip stitches]
Round 8: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each of the next 5 stitches, skip the last stitch, chain 2, turn [5 slip stitches]
Round 9: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each stitch across, chain 1, turn [5 slip stitches]
Round 10: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each of the next 4 stitches, skip the last stitch, chain 2, turn [4 slip stitches]
Round 11: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each stitch across, chain 1, turn [4 slip stitches]
Round 12: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each of the next 3 stitches, skip the last stitch, chain 2, turn [3 slip stitches]
Round 13: 1 slip stitch in the back loop of each stitch across, chain 1, turn to work along the row ends. [3 slip stitches]You will be making a single crochet 7 together. Insert hook in every other row end (there is a small space you will see) and pull up 1 loop in each. You will have 8 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 8 loops. Chain 1 and finish off leaving a long yarn tail to sew the wings in place.
Halo
The halo is the only part of this project to use a different hook and thread. Please use the 2.25 millimeter (B) hook and the Gold Bowdabra Bow Wire. This is a thin piece of wire wrapped in gold metallic thread. I found mine at Michael’s in the ribbon section. It can stand on its own which is why I like it – and it is much thinner than pipe-cleaner (which was what I had been considering).
Crochet the halo like this:Chain 20, finish off leaving a tail of the bow wire. Now take the tail and thread it through the 7th chain from the opposite end. This will create the halo loop. Now twist (like a twist-tie) the two remaining ends together to make it straight and stiff. Take that one end (since you twisted them together you have one wire now) and thread it through the back of the angel’s head and down to the base of the neck before cutting off any of the excess wire. If you want to dab a bit of fabric glue in there to keep it in place you can.
