Crochet Angel Noelle Ornament

Introduction

The "Crochet Angel Noelle" Ornament is a charming addition to your holiday decor or a thoughtful handmade gift for loved ones. This delightful ornament features intricate crochet work that gives it a whimsical and delicate appearance. Noelle's intricate details, like her delicate wings and halo, bring a sense of peace and serenity to any space she graces.

Materials

Small amount of size #10 cotton crochet thread (I used SouthMaid); size 7 (1.65 mm) steel hook (I used a Boye hook); embellishments such as bows, ribbons, ribbon roses, etc. are optional.

Gauge

Not important for this project; however, Rnd 1 should be about ¾" - 1" across.

Finished Size

Approx. 4½" wide at the bottom of the skirt and 4¼" tall from wing tip to the bottom of the skirt.

Special Stitches

Beginning Cluster (beg cl)

ch 2, dc in st indicated

Cluster (cl)

Holding last loops of sts on hook, 2 dc in st indicated, yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Picot (p)

ch 3, sc in front loop and front vertical bar of last sc made.

Instructions

Start Your Angel

Begin with ch 20, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.

Row Instructions

Row 1: ch 1, 30 sc in ring, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc)

Row 2: beg cl in same st as joining, ch 1, sk next sc, (cl in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc) 2 times, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, (ch 1, sk next sc, cl in next sc) 3 times, turn. (6 cl, 4 dc)

Row 3: (beg cl, ch 1, cl) in first cl, ch 1, (cl, ch 1) 2 times in each of next 2 cl, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 1, cl) 2 times in each of next 3 cl, turn. (12 cl, 6 dc)

Row 4: (beg cl, ch 1, cl) in first cl, ch 1, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 5 times, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 2 times, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 5 times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in last cl, turn. (14 cl, 10 dc)

Row 5: beg cl in first cl, ch 2, (cl in next cl, ch 2) 5 times, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 2, cl in next cl) 6 times, turn. (14 cl, 12 dc, 14 ch-2 sps, 1 ch-1 sp)

Row 6: ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (beginning picot made), (2 sc in next ch-2 sp, p) 6 times, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next dc, ch 2 (mark second ch of this ch-2 for beginning of Row 7), dc in same st as last sc, ch 1, (sk next dc, cl in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, (cl, ch 1) 2 times in next ch-1 sp, (sk next dc, cl in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, sk next dc, (dc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, (2 sc in next ch-2 sp, p) 7 times, sl st in top of last cl. Fasten Off. Weave in ends. (30 sc, 14 p, 6 cl, 2 dc)

Row 7: join with sl st in marked ch of Row 6, beg cl in same st, ch 1, cl in next dc, ch 1, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 6 times, cl in next dc, ch 1, cl in top of next ch-2, turn. (10 cl)

Row 8: beg cl in first cl, (ch 1, cl in next cl) 9 times, turn. (10 cl)

Row 9: (beg cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1) in first cl, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 4 times, cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 4 times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in last cl, turn. (13 cl)

Row 10: beg cl in first cl, (ch 1, cl in next cl) 12 times, turn. (13 cl)

Row 11: (beg cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1) in first cl, (cl in next cl, ch 1) 11 times, (cl, ch 1, cl) in last cl, turn. (15 cl)

Row 12: beg cl in first cl, (ch 2, cl in next cl) 14 times, turn. (15 cl, 14 ch-2 sps)

Row 13: ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (beginning picot made), (2 sc in next ch-2 sp, p) 14 times, sl st in top of last cl. Fasten Off. Weave in ends. (28 sc, 15 p)

Finishing Touches

Wash and Block Angel, pinning to shape if needed. Embellish as desired with ribbons, bows, ribbon roses, etc.