Crochet Weeping Angel Project

The Crochet Weeping Angel is a delightful and intricate project that combines the art of crocheting with the eerie charm of the Weeping Angel statues from Doctor Who. Creating your own Crochet Weeping Angel allows you to showcase your crafting skills while paying homage to one of the most iconic creatures from the popular TV series.

The process involves meticulous attention to detail as you crochet the angel's flowing robes and haunting features, resulting in a unique and eye-catching piece of art. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter looking for a new challenge or a Doctor Who fan eager to add a touch of the Whoniverse to your home decor, the Crochet Weeping Angel is sure to be a rewarding project that will impress and intrigue all who see it.

Materials Needed

• Small amount of size 10 light gray crochet thread
• Small amount of medium gray embroidery floss
• Small amount of worsted weight light gray yarn
• Small amount of 22 gauge wire (optional)
• Size 7 steel hook
• Fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• 1 tsp. school glue
• 1 tsp. water

Abbreviations Used

• ch - chain
• st - stitch
• sc - single crochet
• sc dec - single crochet decrease
• dc - double crochet
• dc3tog - double crochet 3 together
• dc4tog - double crochet 4 together
• blo - back loops only

Special Stitches

Dc3tog: Yo and draw up a loop in the next st (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo and draw up a loop in the next st (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo and draw up a loop in the next st (5 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (4 loops on hook), yo over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Dc4tog: Yo and draw up a loop in the next st (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo and draw up a loop in the next st (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo and draw up a loop in the next st (5 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (4 loops on hook), yo and draw up a loop in the next st (6 loops on hook), yo and draw through the first 2 loops on hook (5 loops on hook), yo over and draw through all 5 loops on hook.

*Ch 1 at the start or end of a round/row does not count as a stitch.

Head and Body

Head (use light gray crochet thread)

• Round 1: Make an adjustable ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join. (6 sc)
• Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (12 sc)
• Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in the next st, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * around, join. (18 sc)
• Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join. (24 sc)
• Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join. (30 sc)
• Rounds 6 – 12: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (30 sc) After round 10, use the medium gray embroidery floss to embroider eyes.
• Round 13: Ch 1, sc dec over same st as join and the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, *sc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join. (24 sc)
• Round 14: Ch 1, sc dec over same st as join and the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *sc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join. (18 sc) Use the medium gray embroidery floss to embroider puppet’s mouth. Stuff the puppet’s head.
• Round 15: Ch 1, sc dec over same st as join and the next st, 1 sc in the next st, *sc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * around, join. (12 sc)
• Round 16: Ch 1, sc dec over same st as join and next st, sc dec over next 2 sts, around, join. (6 sc) Use the light gray worsted weight yarn to embroider hair. I used straight stitch for the back. I then used a circular couching stitch for the top and a larger one for the bun in the back.

Body

• Round 17: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (12 sc)
• Round 18: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in the next st, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * around, join. (18 sc)
• Round 19: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join. (24 sc)
• Round 20: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join. (30 sc)
• Round 21: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join in blo. (30 sc)
• Round 22: Working blo, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same st as join, dc4tog over the next 4 sts, *3 dc in the next st, dc4tog over the next 4 sts, repeat from * around, join. (24 dc)
• Rounds 23 - 27: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same st as join, dc3tog over the next 3 sts, *3 dc in the next st, dc3tog over the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join. (24 dc) At the end of round 27, finish off and weave in ends.

Left Wing (use light gray crochet thread)

• Ch 9
• Row 1: 1 sc in the second ch from hook and in each of the next 7 chs, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)
• Row 2: Working blo, 1 sc in each of the first 7 sts, 2 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
• Row 3: Working blo, 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
• Row 4: Working blo, 1 sc in each of the first 8 sts, 2 sc in the last st, ch 2, turn. (10 sc)
• Row 5: Working blo, 1 sc in the second ch from hook and in each of the next 3 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * 2 times, 2 sc in the next st, ch 3, turn. (15 sc)
• Row 6: Working blo, 1 sc in the second ch from hook and in each st across, ch 1, turn. (17 sc)
• Row 7: Working in blo, sc dec over the first 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * 3 times, 2 sc in the next st, ch 3, turn. (21 sc)
• Row 8: Working blo, 1 sc in the second ch from hook and in each of the next 19 sts, working through both loops, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (20 sc)
• Row 9: Skip the first 2 sl sts, working through both loops, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts, working blo, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * 3 times, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, ch 3, turn. (23 sc)
• Row 10: Working blo, 1 sc in the second ch from hook and in each of the next 21 sts, working through both loops, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
• Row 11: Skip the first 2 sl sts, working through both loops, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts, working blo, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, repeat from * 5 times (24 sc)
• Row 12: (This will be worked around the outside of the entire wing) Rotate but don’t turn, 3 sc on the end (this will be the first feather), 1 sc on the side of this feather, 3 sc on the bottom of the second feather, work 2 sc along the side of the second feather, 3 sc on the bottom of the third feather, work 1 sc along the side of the feather, rotate but don’t turn, work 2 sc across, rotate but don’t turn, 2 sc in the first st of beginning chain, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, rotate but don’t turn, work 2 sc across, rotate but don’t turn, work 35 sc around the outer edge of the wing, join to the first st of this row. (64 sc)

Right Wing (use light gray crochet thread)

• Follow the instructions for the first 11 rows of the left wing
• Row 12: (This will be worked around the outside of the entire wing) ch 1, turn, work 35 sc around the outer edge of the wing, rotate but don’t turn, work 2 sc across, rotate but don’t turn, 2 sc in the last st of beginning chain, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, rotate but don’t turn, work 2 sc across, 1 sc on the side of the first feather, 3 sc on the bottom of the first feather, 2 sc along the side of the second feather, 3 sc on the bottom of the second feather, 2 sc along the side of the third feather, 3 sc on the bottom of the third feather, join to the first st of this row. (63 sc)

Arms (use light gray crochet thread and make 2)

• Round 1: Make an adjustable ring, ch 1, 5 sc in ring, join. (5 sc)
• Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (10 sc)
• Rounds 3 – 8: Ch 1, sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (10 sc)
• Round 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st as join and in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
• Round 10: 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
• Round 11: 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts, sc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts of round 6, join. (10 sc)
• Rounds 12 – 18: Ch 1, sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join. (10 sc) After round 18, finish off.

Finishing

Wings: Mix 1 tsp. of school glue and 1 tsp. of water. Dip wings in this mixture. Shape each piece and let it dry. When both pieces are dry, sew wings to the back of the puppet’s body.

Arms: Put a small amount of fiberfill in the bottom of each arm. Cut 2 pieces of wire to put in the arms. You will need to put a loop in each end to prevent the wire from poking. Put the wire in the arms, sew the wire to the puppet, and then sew the arms to the puppet’s side.