There’s a special kind of joy that comes from crocheting holiday decorations crochet angel pattern—especially when you’re crafting a beautiful angel. This delicate thread crochet angel stands about six inches tall and brings a warm, handmade touch to your Christmas tree, nativity scenes, or festive displays.
The combination of graceful wings, a lace skirt, and a perfectly rounded head gives this project that classic heirloom feel. Whether you’re an experienced thread crocheter or ready to try something new, this pattern is soothing, magical, and incredibly rewarding.
Let’s bring this angel to life, stitch by stitch.
Materials
Size 10 cotton crochet thread
1.75 mm or 2.0 mm hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Starch or fabric stiffener
A shaping mold (cup, clay form, small cone, etc.)
Crochet Instructions – Crochet Angel Pattern
(All technical instructions remain exactly as provided)
LOOP HANGER (optional)
Chain 30–40.
Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Chain 6, slip stitch into the same point (this forms a “figure 8”).
The smaller loop will be used to create the head.
HEAD
Round 1
Work 6 sc into the small loop.
For the first 3 sc, include the larger loop behind the stitches.
Join with sl st. (6)
Round 2
2 sc in each stitch. (12)
Round 3
(1 sc, 2 sc in next st) × 6. (18)
Round 4
(1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st) × 6. (24)
Rounds 5–8
Sc around. (24)
Round 9
(1 sc, 1 sc, sc2tog) × 6. (18)
Round 10
(1 sc, sc2tog) × 6. (12)
Stuff the head before closing. Pull the hanger loop upward.
Round 11
6 decreases around until closed. Fasten off.
Head is complete.
NECK (switch to DOUBLE CROCHET)
Round 12
Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc).
1 dc in same st.
2 dc in each stitch around. (12 dc)
Join with sl st.
Round 13
Ch 3, 1 dc in same st.
2 dc in each st. (24 dc)
Join.
BODY & WINGS
Round 14 – Divide Body + Wings
8 dc (front of body)
Wings: (dc, ch 3) × 4
8 dc
(dc, ch 3) × 4
Join.
Round 15 – Build Wing Structure
Body: 8 sc
Wings (in each ch-3 space):
2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
Separate each group with ch 2.
8 sc on other side of body.
Join.
Round 16 – Wing Edging (with picots)
Body: 8 sc
Wings (in each ch-2 space):
5 dc, each dc with a picot (ch 3, sl st in top of dc)
Separate groups with ch 2.
8 sc on other side.
Join.
SKIRT
Round 17 – Close body
Ch 1, work 16 sc around.
Join.
Round 18 – Increase to 20
Ch 3, ch 1.
(dc, ch 1) in each st.
At each side increase: 2 dc in same st (with ch 1 between them).
Join.
Round 19 – Alternating spaces
Work into chain spaces, skipping every other space:
Large group: 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
Small group: dc, ch 2, dc
Repeat around (5 large + 5 small).
Join.
Round 20 – Pineapples Begin
In large spaces: 7 dc
In small spaces: 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
All separated by ch 2.
Join.
Round 21
In 7-dc sections:
7 dc separated by ch 1
Between pineapples:
sc in center + ch 2
Round 22 – Pineapple Arches
In dc groups:
(sc, ch 3) × 5
Between pineapples:
ch 5
Round 23
Pineapples: 4 arches
Between them:
dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2
Round 24
Pineapples: 3 arches
Between them:
2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
Round 25
Pineapples: 2 arches
Between them:
2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc (6 dc total)
Round 26
Pineapples: 1 arch
Between them:
8 dc (2–2–2–2 separated by ch 2 each)
Round 27 – Skirt Edging
Top of each pineapple:
sc, picot (ch 3 + sl st), sc
In each ch-2 space:
5 dc with picot on each dc
Separate with ch 2.
Join and fasten off.
HALO
Ch 26, join to form a ring.
Ch 1, then work 26 sc around (including the tail if desired).
Join and fasten off.
STIFFENING
Mix a strong starch solution:
2 tbsp starch
1 cup water
Boil until thick.
Dip the angel, squeeze out excess, and shape over a mold.
Let dry fully.
Glue halo to back of head with low-temp hot glue.
Tips for Best Results – Crochet Angel Pattern
Gold, white, cream, or metallic threads give a gorgeous heirloom finish.
Use a smooth cone or cup to shape the skirt for a crisp flare.
Add a tiny ribbon, pearl, or crystal for a special touch.
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If you enjoyed making this crochet angel, share your finished piece with us or tag a friend who adores thread crochet! Handmade holidays are always better together. 🎄💖
