She was the first piece I designed when brainstorming this project and was in part inspired by our Anna the Angel from a couple years ago. This version is slightly smaller to fit with the theme/set but so many features are similar.
She comes out to be about 4.5 inches tall with the body and head made as one piece. Oh, and those little bangs? They just might be my favorite detail!
If you're just joining in head over here for all the dates, details and materials for our Nativity CAL! This sweet Angel is Part 1 of 9 that we'll be working on through the month and into December.
Pattern
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Materials –
- Size 4 worsted weight yarn (I used WeCrochet Comfy Worsted in the colors Flamingo, Thicket, Black, White and Honey)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 9mm safety eyes
- Black crochet/embroidery thread for eyelashes/eyebrows/nose
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (bent tips work wonders for amigurumi)
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
Weighted Base Materials –
Making a weighted base is optional but recommended to help your pieces stand alone. Please keep in mind they involve small pieces if you are intending your set to be handled by young ones.
- Poly-pellets (approx. ½ to 1 tbsp)
- 1 Knee-high stocking
NOTES -
- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- The body and head will be made as one piece.
- When attaching the hair start at the back and work your way around. For a seamless look pass your tapestry needle through stitches underneath.
Weighted Base Tutorial –
1. To make a weighted base pour ½ tbsp to 1 tbsp inside of a knee-high stocking (you want just enough to fill the base of your piece).
2. Tie into a knot and cut off excess.
3. Place into the bottom of your Angel after round 14.
4. Continue to crochet and stuff per usual.
Before beginning cut a strand of your skin color approx. 6 inches long, we will use this halfway through for our nose.
Body –
With Flamingo
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 4: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 5: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 6: SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (36)
Round 7: SC around in the BLO (36)
Rounds 8-9: SC around (36)
Round 10: SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30)
Rounds 11-12: SC around (30)
Round 13: SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (24)
Rounds 14-15: SC around (24)
Round 16: SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 17: SC around (18)
Change to Thicket
Round 18: SC around (18)
Round 19: SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next, rep around (12)
*We will now start the head*
Round 20: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 21: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 22: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 23: SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (36)
Rounds 24-29: SC around (36)
Note: Here is where we will add the facial features before we start closing the head. Insert your safety eyes between rounds 26 and 27, 4 stitches apart.
With black crochet/embroidery thread add eyelashes before securing the backs of your safety eyes.
With your yarn piece we set aside earlier pass through 3-4 times to create the nose centered between the eyes.
Optional: Create a smile and cheeks.
Round 30: SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 31: SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (24)
*Continue to stuff the head firmly
Round 32: SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 33: SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next, rep around (12)
Round 34: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew remaining part closed, weave in your end.
Wings- Make 2
With White
Round 1: Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Rounds 4-6: SC around (18)
Round 7: SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next, rep around (12)
Rounds 8-10: SC around (12)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. With yarn tail and tapestry needle fold your wing in half and pass through across the top of your stitches to close. Leave the remaining of your tail for assembling later.
Hair –
With Black
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 4: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 5: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 6: SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (36)
Rounds 7-10: SC around (36)
Round 11: SC into the first 15 sts, chain 4, SC into the chain next to your hook and into the remaining 2 chains, SC into the same st as your chain, chain 5, SC into the chain next to your hook and into the remaining 3 chains, SC into the next st on your hair piece, SC into the next 2 sts, chain 4, SC into the chain next to your hook and into the remaining 2 chains, SC into the same st as your chain, chain 3, SC into the chain next to your hook and into the remaining 1 chain, SC into the next st on your hair piece, SC into the last 18 sts
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Bun –
With Black
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Rounds 4-5: SC around (18)
Round 6: SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next, rep around (12)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Halo/Hair Tie –
With Honey, chain 22. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly –
- Position hair as desired and sew into place. Optional: Use pins to hold the bangs in place as you sew.
- Next place a small amount of stuffing inside of the bun, position and sew into place.
- Attach your halo/hair tie around the bun.
- Lastly, pin your wings into desired location on the back and sew into place.
Your Angel is complete! I'll see you back on Tuesday, November 9th for Part 2 where we'll make our Donkey! Be sure to use #nativitycal2021 when sharing your work on social media, I'd love to see it! You're also welcome to share your Angel and any questions in the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook!
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