Crocheting: Angel Christmas Ornament/Guardian Angel

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Angel Christmas Ornament/Guardian Angel Pattern

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Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Other

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

The crochet stitches include, sc, hdc, dc, tr, sl st, front and back loop work. The pattern includes description of abbreviations and complete instructions.

Pattern Description:

If you love Christmas as much as I do and hate to see the decorations go away, this is the perfect answer. This Angel Christmas ornament will last all year long.

When the decorations are put away this ornament can go on your wall to remind loved ones of the guardian angel who watches over them.

She will brighten any home decor.

Boye Steel Crochet hook size 1 (2.25mm). This is a larger size hook than usually used with thread crochet and makes working with thread crochet easier for those who are not comfortable with thread.

This would make a great gift for anyone who loves angels and the holiday season.

This is a fun ornament/decoration to make

Gauge:

8 hdc = 1 inch (2.5cm),
5 hdc rows = 1 inch (2.5cm)

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Finished Size: 5 1/2 inches (14cm) wide by 8 1/4 inches (22cm) long

Materials:

It uses small amounts of crochet thread and any colors can be used so it is a great project to use up small amounts of size 10 crochet thread
10 yards peach (or choice of skin color)
25 yards burgundy (or choice of garment color)
18 yards dusty rose (or choice of apron/trim color)
32 yards gold (or choice of lace color)
1 yard brown (or choice of eye color) could also use embroidery floss
Small amount red (or choice of mouth color) could also use embroidery floss
1 skein yellow (or choice of hair color) embroidery floss
Boye Steel Crochet hook size 1 (2.25mm)

You Will Also Need:

Small amount of polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Washable fabric glue
Liquid Starch