Free Crochet Pattern Little Angel Christmas Ornament
This cute, easy-to-follow, free crochet pattern little angel Christmas ornament makes it possible to create lovely angel ornaments. They are the perfect addition to any Christmas tree.
These pretty decorations are wonderful for adding a touch of festive charm to your Christmas tree or decorating your home during the holiday season.
A perfect pattern for making crocheted angel ornaments. It includes instructions for crocheting each component of the angel ornaments, including the head, dress, arms, wings, halo, and optional accessories.
The pattern features various crochet stitches and techniques, such as single crochet, double crochet, shell stitches, and a few special stitches, like the V-stitch and the small shell stitch.
The patterns are clearly written and easy to follow. There’s an instructional photo of each stitch. You can also try an easiest crocheted angel for your Christmas decorations.
It suggests other customization options, such as picking different colors for the dress or adding more embellishments like beads to the wreath.
Using this technique, you can create a set of enchanting angel ornaments that will bring a touch of whimsy and joy to your holiday decorations.
Whether you make them for your own home or as thoughtful handmade gifts for loved ones, these Little Angel Christmas Ornaments will be cherished for years to come.
Size: About 5” tall including Halo.
Skill Level: Intermediate for those who have already worked with size 10 thread and hooks and have a thorough understanding of the basic stitches and techniques.
Materials for free crochet pattern little angel Christmas ornament:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:
- 100 yards green or red (called ‘dress color’ in the pattern)
- 50 yards green or red for trim (called ‘trim color’ in the pattern)
- 50 yards lt. Brown (for hair)
- 50 yards each Peach and Cream
- 25 yards Yellow
- Small stitch marker or a scrap of thread to mark rounds
- A small amount of fiberfill (to stuff head)
- White Chenille stem
- Fabric Glue
- 9 Red Seed Beads (for Wreath)
- Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Crochet Hook
Here are the fixed abbreviations for the crochet pattern:
Special Stitches:
– For the Vst: (double crochet, chain 2, double crochet) in stitch or chain space indicated.
– Beginning small shell: (beginning small shell) (chain 3, double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet) in stitch or chain space indicated.
– The small shell: (small shell) (2 double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet) in stitch or chain space indicated.
– Shell: (3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet) in stitch or chain space indicated.
Free Crochet Pattern Little Angel Christmas Ornament Instructions
Crochet Little Angel Christmas Ornament
Note: Work Rnds 1-9 in rounds, do not join. Mark the first stitch of each round.
Round 1: Starting at the top of the head, with peach, chain 2, 6 single crochet in the second chain from the hook. (6 second chain made)
Round 2: 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3: (2 single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch) around. (18)
Rounds 4-6: Single crochet in each stitch around. (18)
Round 7: (Single crochet the next 2 stitches together, single crochet in the next stitch) around. (12)
Stuff the head with a small amount of fiberfill, being careful not to stuff too tightly.
Round 8: (Single crochet the next 2 stitches together) around. (6)
Round 9: Single crochet in each stitch around.
Round 10: Single crochet in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Fasten off.
Round 11: Join the dress color with a slip stitch in the first stitch, (chain 3, 2 double crochet) in the same stitch as joining, 3 double crochet in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch in the top of the chain-3. (Chain-3 counts as the first double crochet; 18 double crochets made)
Round 12: Chain 3, double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, chain 2, skip the next 4 stitches for the first arm opening, double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches, chain 2, skip the next 4 stitches for the second arm opening, double crochet in each of the last 2 stitches, join. (10 double crochets, 2 chain-2 spaces made)
Round 13: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch and in each chain-2 space around, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. (12 single crochets made)
Round 14: (Chain 3, double crochet) in the first stitch, 2 double crochet in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch in the top of the chain-3. (24)
Round 15: (Chain 5, double crochet) in the first stitch (counts as the beginning Vst), skip the next stitch, *Vst (see Special Stitches) in the next stitch, skip the next stitch; repeat from * around, join with a slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the chain-5. (12 Vsts made)
Round 16: (Slip stitch, beginning small shell – see Special Stitches) in the chain space of the beginning Vst, small shell (see Special Stitches) in the chain-2 space of each Vst around, join with a slip stitch in the top of the chain-3. (12 small shells made)
Round 17-19: Slip stitch across to the chain-2 space of the first small shell, beginning small shell in the chain-
2 space of the first small shell, small shell in the chain-2 space of each small shell around, join.
Round 20: Slip stitch across to the chain-2 space of the first small shell, (chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet) in the chain-2 space of the first small shell, chain 1, (shell – see Special Stitches – in the chain-2 space of the next small shell, chain 1) around, join. Fasten off. (12 shells, 12 chain-1 spaces made)
Round 21: Join the trim color with a single crochet in the chain-2 space of the first shell, chain 3, single crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 3, *(single crochet, chain 3, single crochet) in the chain-2 space of the next shell, chain 3, single crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 3; repeat from * around, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Fasten off.
Crocheted Arm (make 2)
Note: Work in rounds, do not join. Mark the first stitch of each round.
Round 1: With peach, chain 2, 6 single crochet in the second chain from the hook. (6 single crochets made)
Round 2: Single crochet in each stitch around. (6 single crochets)
Repeat Round 2 until the Arm measures 1 1/2″. Fasten off.
Cut a 4″ piece from a chenille stem. Fold each end of the stem over 1/2″ so that it measures 3″. Slide one Arm onto each side of the stem.
Crochet Wing (make 2)
Row 1: With cream, chain 11, single crochet in the second chain from the hook, single crochet in each of the next 8 chains, 3 single crochets in the chain at the end; working in the remaining loops on the opposite side of the chain, single crochet in each of the next 7 chains; leaving the remaining chains unworked, turn. (19 single crochets made)
Rows 2-5: Chain 3, working in the back loops only, single crochet in each of the first 8 single crochets, 3 single crochets in the next single crochet, single crochet in each of the next 7 single crochets; leaving the remaining stitches unworked, turn.
Row 6: Chain 3, slip stitch in the back loops of each of the first 3 single crochets. Fasten off.
Crochet Halo
With yellow, chain 20, slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring; chain 1, single crochet in the first chain, chain 2, (single crochet in the next chain, chain 2) around, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Fasten off.
NOTE: Make either the Wreath or the Song Book for each Angel.
Crocheted Wreath Instructions
With green, chain 12, slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring; chain 1, single crochet in the first chain, chain 2, (single crochet in the next chain, chain 2) around, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Fasten off.
Bow for Wreath
With red, (chain 2, half double crochet in the second chain from the hook) 2 times, slip stitch in the first chain of the first chain-2, (chain 2, half double crochet in the second chain from the hook) 2 times, slip stitch in the same chain as the last slip stitch.
Fasten off.
Song Book
Row 1: With red, chain 11, single crochet in the second chain from the hook, single crochet in each remaining chain across, turn.
Rows 2-7: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch across, turn. At the end of the last row, fasten off.
Finishing
1: For the hair, cut 60 strands of light brown thread, each 6″ long. Wrap a separate strand of thread around the center of all strands and tie securely. Fold the top portion of strands down over the tie. Arrange and shape the upper portion of strands to cover the lower portion. When you have the desired shape, glue it to the head of the Angel. When the glue dries, trim the ends of all strands (see photos.)
2: Slide Arms through the arm openings on Rnd 12. Glue them in place and allow them to dry.
3: Place the Halo and Wings on a blocking surface. Spray them with starch, shape them, and allow them to dry. If using the Song Book, place it on a blocking surface, spray it with starch, fold it in half, and allow it to dry flat. If using the Wreath, place the Wreath and Bow on a blocking surface, spray them with starch, shape them, and allow them to dry.
4: Glue the Wings to the back of the Angel. Glue the Halo to the back of the head.
5: If using the Wreath, glue the Bow and red seed beads to the Wreath. Allow them to dry.
6: Glue either the Song Book or the Wreath to each Angel’s hands (open the Book as shown in the photo.) Allow them to dry.
7: For a hanger (optional), cut an 8″ length of thread to match the trim color of the dress. Fold the strand in half and glue the cut ends to the bottom of the Halo. Allow it to dry.
