Angel Crochet Free Pattern

Crochet angels are a timeless and cherished addition to any decor, especially around the holidays or as meaningful gifts. Today, we’re thrilled to share the  Angel Crochet Pattern, designed by JoAnn Maxwell. This intermediate-level project brings elegance and charm to your crafting repertoire, featuring intricate pineapple details and a beautifully structured skirt.

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or ready to tackle a new challenge, this pattern is sure to captivate your creativity. Below, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to create this stunning masterpiece.

Experience Level: Intermediate
Size: Approximately 37 1/2″ tall; 20″ in diameter at base

Angel Crochet Free Pattern

Materials:
Crochet cotton size 10 (300 yds per ball): 5 balls cream
Size 5 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
3″ x 5″ plastic foam egg (for bodice)
3″ plastic foam ball (for head)
2 (2 1/2″) plastic foam balls (for arms)
2″ plastic foam egg (for bird body)
1″ plastic foam ball (for bird head)
2 (22″ x 28″) pieces poster board
Wide transparent tape

Pencil
Yardstick
dinner plate
craft scissors
Stapler
plastic wrap
24″-diameter heavy cardboard circle
Piece of nylon stocking or other thin fabric
8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of paper
3 cups sugar

1 1/4 cups water
24″ square plastic-wrap-covered cardboard
Rustproof pins
Pliers
Clear spray polyurethane
Hot glue gun

2 (3mm) round black beads
4 1/3 yds 1″-wide checkered-organdy-edged sheer mauve ribbon
3 yds 1/16″-wide green feather-edged ribbon
16 (1″-1 1/2″) mauve silk roses
9 oz/25 grams blonde curly doll hair
Powdered blusher
20″ 1/8″-wide mauve cording with 3″ tassels on each end

Gauge:
Work evenly and consistently throughout
Pattern Note:
Join rows with a sl st unless otherwise stated.

Pattern Stitches:
Hdc dec: [Yo, draw up a lp in next st] twice, yo, draw through all 5 lps on hook.
Shell: [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in indicated sp.
Beg shell: Ch 3, [dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in indicated sp.
Double shell (dbl shell): [[2 dc, ch 2] twice, 2 dc] in indicated sp.
Beg dbl shell: Ch 3, [dc, ch 2, 2 dc] twice] in indicated sp.

Angel

Body:
Rnd 1: Beg at head, ch 7, join to form a ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout), 31 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, [dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (40 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (60 dc)

Rnds 4–18: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc throughout), hdc in each st around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Insert 3″ plastic foam ball.

Rnd 19: Working over plastic foam ball, ch 2, [hdc dec, hdc in next st] rep around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (40 hdc)

Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in same st, [sk next sc, sc in next st] rep around, join in beg sc. (20 sc)

Bodice:
Rnd 21: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (56 dc)

Rows 22–32: Ch 3, dc in each dc across.

Free Crochet Pattern

Skirt:
Rnd 33: Ch 1, sc in same st, [ch 4, sc in next st] rep around, ending with ch 4, join in beg sc.

Rnds 34–42: Sl st to center of next ch-4 sp, [sc, ch 4] in each ch-4 sp around, join in beg sc.

Rnds 43–52: Sl st to center of next ch-4 sp, [sc, ch 5] in each ch-5 sp around, join in beg sc.

Rnds 53–62: Sl st to center of next ch-5 sp, [sc, ch 6] in each ch-6 sp around, join in beg sc.

Rnds 63–69: Sl st to center of next ch-6 sp, [sc, ch 7] in each ch-7 sp around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 70: Beg shell in next ch-7 sp, [ch 1, [shell, ch 1] in each ch-7 sp around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Bottom ruffle:
Rnd 71: Sl st in shell sp, *[sc, ch 4]…

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This crochet angel is more than just a decorative piece; it’s a labor of love and a testament to your skills as a crocheter. Whether you place it atop your Christmas tree, use it as a centerpiece, or gift it to a loved one, it’s sure to be admired and treasured for years to come.

This project also serves as a wonderful opportunity to explore advanced crochet techniques like pineapple lace and shaping with foam. If you’ve been looking for a challenging yet rewarding project, this angel is perfect for you.