Looking for a sweet and easy crochet angel ornament to add to your Christmas decorating?
This simple crochet angel pattern is a quick holiday project that makes a beautiful handmade ornament for the tree, wreaths, gifts, or holiday décor.
The angel is made with basic crochet stitches and separate pieces for the wings, face, and gown. The gown is folded into shape, then the wings and head are sewn in place to create the finished angel.
A pipe cleaner halo adds the perfect finishing touch, and you can use ribbon, twine, or yarn to make the hanging loop.
The finished angel measures approximately 4.5″ x 4.5″, making it a great size for a Christmas tree ornament or small handmade gift.
You can customize the gown in any color you like to match your holiday décor or make a whole set in different colors.
If you’re looking for a quick Christmas crochet pattern that’s cute, simple, and easy to personalize, this crochet angel ornament is a fun project to make for the holiday season.
Happy crocheting!
Crochet Angel Ornament Pattern
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Materials
- Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Medium weight (size 4) yarn in:
- White for wings
- Blue or desired color for gown
- Desired color for face
- Tapestry needle
- Pipe cleaner for halo
- Optional: Ribbon or twine for hanging (yarn may also be used)
Finished Measurement
Measures approximately 4.5″ wide x 4.5″ tall.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hk – hook
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Wings – Make 2
With white yarn, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn. (8 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first 6 sts. Leave the remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (6 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first 4 sts. Leave the remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (4 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (4 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts. Leave the remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (2 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. (2 sc)
Do not fasten off.
Sc evenly across the straight side of the wing, then continue working sc along the opposite side of the foundation ch.
Working along the stepped edge of the wing:
Ch 5, sl st in the next st (over the point). Repeat 3 more times, creating a ch-5 loop over each pointed section of the wing.
Sl st in the next st and fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Face
With face-color yarn, make a magic circle.
Round 1: Ch 2, work 10 dc into the circle. Pull the circle closed and sl st to the first dc to join. (10 dc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Gown
With gown-color yarn, make a magic circle.
Round 1: Ch 2, work 10 dc into the circle. Pull the circle closed and sl st to the first dc to join. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the first dc to join. (30 dc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Construction
Fold the gown so the circle forms a cone or triangular shape with a point at the top.
Cut a length of gown-color yarn. Using a tapestry needle, sew along the folded edges to secure the gown in place.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Position the two wings on the back of the gown. Using white yarn and a tapestry needle, sew the wings securely in place.
Position the face at the top center of the gown and sew securely in place using matching yarn.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Halo
Attach a pipe cleaner to the back of the head.
Bring the pipe cleaner up and around the top of the head and shape it into a round halo.
Trim away any excess pipe cleaner and secure the end at the back.
Hanging Loop
Cut a long piece of ribbon, twine, or yarn.
Attach it securely to the top of the head.
Bring the ends together and tie a knot to create a hanging loop. Trim the ends as desired.
Pull the halo through the center of the hanging loop so the halo sits in front of the loop when the ornament is hanging.
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