Crochet openwork angels with patterns: photo, description

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:47

Despite the fact that Christmas only happens once a year, some traditional New Year's holiday decorations are versatile and can be used throughout the rest of the year. For example, crochet crocheted angels (diagrams can be found below). These figurines are quite easy to make and serve as decorations for a Christmas tree, a window opening, or a child's room.

Types of knitted angels

Conditionally, all existing figurines of angels can be divided into several main types:

• plain, flat;
• voluminous in the form of a cone;
• complex, with lots of detail.

The classification is based on the way the figurines are made and their appearance. The tools and materials used remain common for all types:

• yarn (cotton, viscose, lurex, polyamide, microfiber, linen);
• auxiliary materials (wooden and metal rings for tying, cardboard for the frame);
• hook for thinthread (0, 6-1.0), scissors, needle;
• satin ribbons, beads, sequins, lace and other decorations.

The thinner the selected thread, the more openwork and tender the crochet angels will turn out. The Internet can help with diagrams and descriptions. This article offers several options. However, by applying imagination and combining several patterns, the craftswoman is able to create her own scheme.

Knitting flat angel

The photo below shows an angel, which is a flat fabric, as well as its knitting pattern.

Work starts at the top. First, five air loops (VP) are knitted, which are closed in a ring to create a round head.

Having connected three rows according to the scheme, work continues only with part of the canvas: to form the wings and torso.

The basis for the semicircle that will become the body of the angel is the initial arch of the VP, attached to the side of the head. Next, the first row is knitted into this arch, and all subsequent rows must be performed strictly according to the scheme. This is necessary in order to get perfectly flat crochet angels. You should be careful with expansion patterns of the circular web, as too sharp expansion will lead to the formation of frills, and insufficient expansion will cause a tightened and deformed part.

When the semicircle reaches the required size, knitting should be continued only in the middle section. In this way, the lace angel robe will be made.

Volumetric crochet angels with patterns and descriptions

More difficult to make, but also more beautiful, cone-shaped angels can have various decorative designs.

The main commonalities remain:

• round head;
• conical body;
• openwork wings;
• nimbus.

The head is knitted according to the bead tying pattern or according to the instructions for making round parts for amigurumi toys. Inside you can put a synthetic winterizer or a large light bead.

The body is easy to make using any familiar sirloin mesh. It can have square or semicircular cells. The main thing is that the canvas slightly expands towards the bottom, then you will get stable crochet angels. The patterns of the openwork border for the edge of the mantle can be found below.

The use of these patterns allows you to give the figure lightness and airiness. Wings are also knitted using an openwork pattern, but you can come up with your own way of making them. For a halo, the easiest way is to tie a thin circle and sew gold beads on it.

Shutting down

The last step is to shape the figures. Crocheted angels (with patterns of solid or openwork fabrics) need to be processed. They should be soaked in a solution of starch, gelatin or PVA glue.

In order for the figurine to take the correct shape when it dries, it is put on a cardboard cone prepared in advance. A layer of polyethylene will help to avoid sticking of the canvas to the paper.