Angel

This free crochet Angel pattern was designed by Veronica McRae of @cubbyhousekids.

You can use this pattern to crochet a sweet little angel. Any cotton or cotton blend yarn with a suitable crochet hook will work for this amigurumi project. The designer recommends Gelato Moda Vera yarn.

The finished toy is approximately 6 in (15 cm) tall.

Materials and tools

• Gelato Moda Vera yarn in white, light brown, and cream
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill
• Sewing needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease
• (...) x n — repeat n times

Crochet angel pattern

If you use the recommended materials, the angel will be 6 in (15 cm) tall with a wingspan of 6 in (15 cm). To make a larger angel, simply hold two strands of yarn together or use a thicker yarn.

Head

Use skin-tone yarn:

1: 6 sc in MR, pull tight (6)
2: inc x 6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5: (5 sc, inc) x 4 (28)
6-10: (5 rounds) 28 sc (28)
11: (5 sc, dec) x 4 (24)
12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
13: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff the head firmly.
14: dec x 6 (6)

Fasten off.

Wig cap

Use hair-color yarn:

The cap should fit snugly over the head, so be sure to try it on before sewing it in place. Add another round if needed to adjust the size.

1: 6 sc in MR, pull tight (6)
2: inc x 6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5: (5 sc, inc) x 4 (28)
6-11: (6 rounds) 28 sc (28)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the cap to the head.

Body

Use cream yarn. Leave a long starting tail when making the magic ring. You will use it to flatten the base so your angel can stand securely.

1: 6 sc in MR, pull tight (6)
2: inc x 6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4: sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 5, inc, sc (24)
5: (inc, 3 sc) x 6 (30)
6: 3 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x 5, inc, sc (36)
7: (inc, 5 sc) x 6 (42)
8: BLO: 42 sc (42)
9: Work 42 sc into the unworked front loops from Round 8. This step is optional.

Skip to Round 10 if you are omitting the optional round.
10-11: (2 rounds) 42 sc (42)
12: (12 sc, dec) x 3 (39)
13-14: (2 rounds) 39 sc (39)
15: (11 sc, dec) x 3 (36)
Pull the starting tail through the magic ring.
16-17: (2 rounds) 36 sc (36)
18: (10 sc, dec) x 3 (33)
19: 33 sc (33)
20: (9 sc, dec) x 3 (30)
21: 30 sc (30)
22: (8 sc, dec) x 3 (27)
23: 27 sc (27)
24: (7 sc, dec) x 3 (24)
25: 24 sc (24)
26: (6 sc, dec) x 3 (21)
27: 21 sc (21)
28: (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18)
29-30: (2 rounds) 18 sc (18)
31: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
Stuff the body, distributing the fiberfill evenly.
32: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
33: 12 sc (12), add more fiberfill
34: dec x 6 (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Add more fiberfill if needed.

Hands (make 2)

Use the same yarn as for the head:

1: 5 sc in MR, pull tight (5)
2: sc, inc, sc, inc, sc (7)
3: sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, sc (9)
4: 9 sc (9)
5: 9 sc (9)

Do not fasten off. Switch to cream yarn (the body color).

Arms (make 2)

Use the body-color yarn:

1-12: (12 rounds) 9 sc (9)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the arm to the body.

Wings (make 2)

Start with a chain of 5:

1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc, ch 1, turn (4 sc + ch 1)
2-5: (4 sc, ch 1, turn) x 4 (this refers to the number of rows) (4 sc + ch 1)
6: 4 sc, then work down the side of the piece, spacing 5 sc evenly between the rows; ch 5, turn (9 sc + ch 5)
7: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 7 sc, inc, 4 sc, ch 1, turn (14 sc + ch 1)
8: dec, 12 sc, ch 3, turn (13 sc + ch 3)
9: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 12 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (14 sc + ch 1)
10: 14 sc, ch 3, turn (14 sc + ch 3)
11 (Part A): sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 13 sc, dec (15); do not turn
11 (Part B): work 2 sc into the same stitch as the last stitch, then space 10 sc evenly across the top of the wing (12)

Fasten off.

Assembly

Now assemble the angel.

The starting tail should already be threaded through the magic ring. Use this tail to pull the base inward so the angel can stand. If you cannot pull the base in far enough, remove a little fiberfill. Use a long needle to bring the tail from the base to the center back of the angel, emerging about 10 rounds below the neck where the wings will be attached. If you are unsure of the placement, hold the wings against the body first. Make a few securing stitches, then bring the tail out of the body.

Sew the head to the body. Use stitch markers to mark where the arms should be attached. Using the yarn tails at the ends of the arms:

1: Sew through the tops of the arms
2: Pull tight
3: Bring the yarn out through the top

Sew the arms to the body. If desired, sew buttons over the attachment points.

Sew the wings together, then attach them at the marked position. Sew the cap to the head and use a crochet hook to attach strands of hair to it.

Tiny flowers

1: Make a magic ring
2: (ch 2, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in MR) x 5

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Pull the ring closed and secure the tail at the back of the flower.