Create a Handmade Crochet Angel Ornament

Create a beautiful handmade angel ornament using the art of crocheting. This delicate and intricate craft involves using a crochet hook and yarn to create loops and stitches that form a lovely angel shape. You can customize your angel ornament by choosing different colors of yarn, adding embellishments like beads or sequins, and even incorporating different crochet techniques to make it unique.

Materials

• Size 10 crochet cotton
• Size 1 steel hook
• 1-inch plastic ring
• Stiffener of choice

Size: 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Notes

• Beginning shell = (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
• Shell = (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
• I crochet tight so you may want to adjust your hook size

Directions

Rnd 1: Attach thread to ring with a sc. Sc around ring to completely cover. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in next 7 sc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: Dc in same st, dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4: Repeat Row 3. End off.

Row 5: Join with a sl st to 12th dc. Ch 3, dc in next 13 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 6: Dc in next 5 dc. Shell in next dc. Dc in next 6 dc. Turn.

Row 7: Beginning shell in same st. Dc in next 4 dc. Shell in next shell. Dc in next 4 dc. Shell in top of ch 3. Ch 1, turn.

Row 8: Sl st over to ch 1 space. Beginning shell, dc in next 4 dc. Shell in next shell. Dc in next 4 dc. Shell in next shell. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 9 - 13: Repeat Row 8.

Row 14: Sc in each dc and ch 1 space across. Sc in top of ch 3. End off.

Pin out and apply stiffener.