Crochet angel tutorial: 12 free patterns and video guides
For your first crochet angel, choose a design with a complete video, clear assembly photos and a supply list that matches the finished project. Start with Lindsey’s bead-head ornament if you know basic stitches; choose a stuffed amigurumi angel after practicing increases and decreases. Compare the 12 free patterns below by yarn, hook and construction, then follow the original designer’s tutorial.
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Access checked October 18, 2026. The linked instructions or videos are free at the time of review; some designers sell an optional printable PDF. These are independently designed projects, linked here for you to follow at the source.
Watch the crochet angel video tutorial
Watch the existing crochet angel tutorial by Crochet by Ruby for a visual guide to making an angel ornament. Follow the creator’s demonstration for that particular model, then use the linked patterns below if you prefer another construction or finished style. Each designer supplies the instructions for their own angel.
Crochet angel inspiration
Explore these crochet angel styles, then choose a complete tutorial below. Each linked pattern has its own project photographs on the designer’s page; use those photographs to match the finished model to its instructions.
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Choose a crochet angel tutorial that fits your skills
Read the stitch list before choosing by appearance alone. A small angel can use fine yarn, shaped wings, post stitches and fiddly assembly. A larger ornament made with medium-weight yarn can be easier to handle. For a first attempt, prioritize a tutorial that shows the transitions you find difficult: closing the head, forming the dress and attaching the wings.
Keep one designer’s instructions together throughout the project. The angels below use different construction methods, so a head, skirt or wing from another pattern may have different attachment points. Finished sizes and quantities are the designers’ published sample figures, converted to metric where needed, rather than measurements from a Crochet Blog test.
Compare yarn, hooks and finished sizes
The hook sizes below refer to the main crochet work. Several Oombawka patterns specify a separate 2.25 mm (US B/1) hook and bow wire for the halo; check the full supply list before shopping. A missing published quantity is marked as such rather than estimated.
| Pattern | Yarn | Main hook | Published size | Sample yarn quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crochet angel ornament | Medium cotton [4] | H/8, 5 mm | 4.5 in (11.4 cm), excluding loop | 25 yd (22.9 m) |
| Mini amigurumi angel | Super fine cotton [1] | B/1, 2.25 mm | Not stated on the landing page | Not stated |
| Angel doll with a wire halo | Fingering or DK cotton | 2.5 mm; follow metric size | Not stated | Not stated |
| Eden angel | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 6.75 in (17.1 cm), excluding halo | 89 yd (81.4 m) |
| Little crochet angel | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 3.5 in (8.9 cm), excluding halo | 72 yd (65.8 m) |
| Joy angel | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 5.75 in (14.6 cm), excluding halo | 72 yd (65.8 m) |
| Charity angel ornament | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 5 in (12.7 cm), excluding halo | 70–80 yd (64–73.2 m) |
| Mistletoe angel | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 5 in (12.7 cm), excluding halo | 72 yd (65.8 m) |
| Peace on Earth angel | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 5.5 in (14 cm), excluding halo | 72 yd (65.8 m) |
| Patience angel | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 7 in (17.8 cm) | 70–80 yd (64–73.2 m) |
| Francesca angel | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 6 in (15.2 cm), excluding halo | 45.9 yd (42 m) |
| Raquel angel | Medium [4] | G/6, 4 mm | 7.5 in (19.1 cm), excluding halo | 33.5 yd (30.6 m) |
Crochet angel patterns and tutorials
1. Crochet angel ornament
Designer: Lindsey — Winding Road Crochet. Level: Confident beginner; editorial assessment.
Start here if you already know chains, double crochet and slip stitches. Lindsey combines a crocheted upper section with a yarn skirt and a wooden bead head, rather than asking you to shape a stuffed face. The finished angel measures 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) before its hanging loop. Read the assembly photos alongside the video so that the bead and skirt are attached as intended.
Open the Crochet angel ornament pattern and project photographs.
2. Mini amigurumi angel
Designer: Lauren Espy — A Menagerie of Stitches. Level: Beginner friendly, as described by designer.
Choose Lauren Espy’s miniature angel when you prefer a stuffed decoration and a full video demonstration. Her supply list specifies super fine cotton and a 2.25 mm hook, so this is a smaller-scale project than the worsted-weight angels below. Watch the introduction before buying supplies: the free instructions are delivered as a video, while the printable PDF is a separate paid option.
Open the Mini amigurumi angel pattern and project photographs.
3. Angel doll with a wire halo
Designer: Stella Sharafi — Stella’s Yarn Universe. Level: Practiced beginner, as described by designer.
Stella’s angel is a choice for crocheters who are comfortable increasing, decreasing and assembling small amigurumi pieces. Her materials include a 2.5 mm hook and a 3.5-inch (9 cm) piece of craft wire for the halo. The written pattern and accompanying video cover the hair, wings and finishing. Treat this version as a display decoration because its construction includes wire and small components.
Open the Angel doll with a wire halo pattern and project photographs.
4. Eden angel
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Easy–intermediate, designer rating.
Choose Eden if a full video is more useful to you than a short demonstration of individual stitches. Rhondda’s design works downward from the head, then adds the arms, wings and halo. The designer lists 40 g and 89 yards (81.4 m) of medium-weight yarn. Keep her written pattern open beside the video, particularly when moving from the close fabric of the head to the dress.
Open the Eden angel pattern and project photographs.
5. Little crochet angel
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Easy–intermediate, designer rating.
Little Crochet Angel is the compact standing option in this selection: the designer gives a height of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm), excluding the halo. Its smaller finished size still includes detailed wings and a separately finished halo. Read the easy–intermediate stitch list before treating it as a first project. Use the specified yarn weight to compare the finished dimensions fairly with the taller designs.
Open the Little crochet angel pattern and project photographs.
6. Joy angel
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Easy–intermediate, designer rating.
Joy has a double-layer skirt that gives the standing figure a different silhouette from the slimmer designs. Rhondda lists a height of 5.75 inches (14.6 cm), excluding the halo, and offers written instructions plus a video. Choose this project when you want a tabletop decoration and are ready to follow more detailed stitch work. Check the wing and arm finishing before planning a set of matching angels.
Open the Joy angel pattern and project photographs.
7. Charity angel ornament
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Easy–intermediate, designer rating.
Charity is a standing angel with a decorative openwork skirt and a finished height of 5 inches (12.7 cm), excluding the halo. The designer lists approximately 70–80 yards (64–73.2 m) of medium-weight yarn. Its stitch list includes post stitches, so choose it after you feel comfortable identifying stitch positions. Follow the original instructions for the halo rather than borrowing a finish from a different angel.
Open the Charity angel ornament pattern and project photographs.
8. Mistletoe angel
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Easy–intermediate, designer rating.
Mistletoe gives you a 5-inch (12.7 cm) standing angel with a wider skirt than Charity’s published skirt measurement. It is another easy–intermediate choice, using a 4 mm hook for the main figure. Compare the dress and wing photographs on the designer’s page before selecting the look you prefer. The free written version and the optional paid PDF are offered separately.
Open the Mistletoe angel pattern and project photographs.
9. Peace on Earth angel
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Easy–intermediate, designer rating.
Peace on Earth sits between the compact Little Angel and taller Patience in published height. The designer gives 5.5 inches (14 cm), excluding the halo, and a skirt diameter of 4.5 inches (11.4 cm). This makes the finished footprint useful to check if you plan to display several figures together. Read the post-stitch abbreviations first and use the designer’s assembly directions for this specific design.
Open the Peace on Earth angel pattern and project photographs.
10. Patience angel
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Post-stitch experience recommended; editorial assessment.
Patience is a larger display piece, listed at approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall. The pattern page includes a video with separate reference points for the arms, wings and halo, which helps when you need to revisit finishing. Choose it when you are comfortable with post stitches and longer stitch lists. Follow the published counts carefully instead of redistributing stitches to make an unexpected count fit.
Open the Patience angel pattern and project photographs.
11. Francesca angel
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Easy–intermediate, designer rating.
Francesca offers another standing silhouette with a published height of 6 inches (15.2 cm), excluding the halo. Rhondda records 25 g and 45.9 yards (42 m) for her sample. The pattern includes its own wing design and explains which alternative wings belong to her collection. Start with the pictured version so that you can follow one complete set of instructions without mixing construction details.
Open the Francesca angel pattern and project photographs.
12. Raquel angel
Designer: Rhondda Mol — Oombawka Design Crochet. Level: Easy–intermediate, designer rating.
Raquel is the tallest figure in this selection with an explicitly checked height: 7.5 inches (19.1 cm), excluding the halo. The designer records 15 g and 33.5 yards (30.6 m) for her sample and provides gauge information for both bodice and skirt. Choose this one for its fuller skirt shape. Those quantities describe the designer’s sample; your yarn choice and tension determine your own result.
Open the Raquel angel pattern and project photographs.
Prepare your supplies before you begin
Match the yarn weight first, then compare the fiber and hook specified by your chosen designer. The 4 mm (US G/6) hooks in many standing-angel patterns are for medium-weight yarn; the 2.25 mm (US B/1) hook in Lauren’s miniature is paired with super fine cotton. Swapping those combinations changes both the fabric and the finished size.
Gather your yarn needle, scissors and stitch marker before starting. Place the marker according to the original pattern’s method: continuous rounds and joined rounds are different. If a count stops matching, return to the last correct round and check increases, skipped stitches and whether the starting chain counts. Let the written count guide the correction.
Use angels with wire halos, wooden beads, safety eyes or hanging loops as display decorations and place them beyond the reach of young children. Check each attachment before hanging the finished ornament. Keep decorative yarn pieces clear of candle flames and other heat sources.
Frequently asked questions
Which crochet angel is easiest to start with?
For someone who already knows chains, double crochet and slip stitches, Lindsey’s ornament is a practical first choice because its bead head replaces a shaped amigurumi head. Watch the full assembly video first. For a stuffed angel, Lauren Espy describes her miniature as beginner friendly, but it uses a finer 2.25 mm hook.
Are these crochet angel patterns free?
The linked written patterns or full videos were available free when checked on October 18, 2026. Some creators charge for an optional ad-free PDF. Use the free instructions on the designer’s page or channel unless you specifically want that printable version.
Can you substitute a different yarn?
Follow the individual designer’s substitution guidance. Changing yarn thickness or hook size changes the finished dimensions and quantity needed. Compare your stitch tension with the specified gauge where one is supplied, and check the size before completing all the components.
Do crochet angels need starch to stand?
That depends on the design. Rhondda Mol states that her standing angels are designed to support themselves without stiffening. Choose one of those patterns if that matters to you, and follow its skirt construction and gauge guidance rather than adding an unverified starch recipe.
Checklist for your first angel
- Choose one complete pattern and open its project photographs.
- Check the stitch list and the designer’s difficulty rating.
- Match the yarn weight, main hook and separate halo supplies.
- Read the size and assembly notes before starting.
- Count each round according to that specific pattern.
- Secure the finishing and choose a suitable display location.
For another Christmas project, explore crochet ribbon Christmas trees, crochet snowflake patterns or Christmas cutlery holders. Check the linked project’s materials and source before starting.
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