Hanging Tree Angel

 You will need:

·      Yarn needle 

·      Soft toy filling

·      3mm crochet hook (This pattern can be made with any size yarn and hook. I recommend using a hook 1 size smaller than suggested on the yarn)

·      Strand of thin ribbon 

·      DK Yarn – Approx. 12m

o  Cream 

o  White 

More information and tips

Stitches and abbreviations used: (US terminology is used)

·      MR - Magic ring (sc unless otherwise specified)

·      Ch - Chain 

·      SC - Single crochet 

·      Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)

·      Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)

·      DC – Double Crochet 

·      TR – Treble Crochet 

·      FLO – Front Loop Only 

·      YO – Yarn Over 

·      ST - Stitch                                                    

·      SLST - Slip stitch 

·      R – Round or Row 

·      FO - Finish Off

Other things to note....

·      Most of this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

·      The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

·      *  * indicates repeated series of stitches. 

·      Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. This is done by using the FLO of the stitches while making the decrease. 

·      Changing colour – complete the stitch before the colour change by working the last yarn over of the stitch with the new colour. 

·      Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch.

·      Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

Main piece – Cream
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*Inc* x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
4-6.	Sc (18) – 3 rounds
7.	*1sc, dec* x6 (12)
8.	*dec* x6 (6)
9.	Sc (6) – stuff the head section
10.	Change to white - *[2dc]* x6 (12)
11.	*2dc, [2dc]* x4 (16)
12.	*3dc, [2dc]* x4 (20)
13.	*4sc, inc* x4 (24)
14.	*Ch3, skip the next sc, 1sc into the stitch after* continue to end of round.
15-20.	*ch3, 1sc around the chain of the previous round* continue to end of round.
	FO – Weave in yarn tail. Sew a piece of ribbon around R13, filling the body section with a small amount of stuffing before tying the ribbon tight
Wings x2 – White
1.	6sc into MR (6)- Do not close the ring.
2.	Ch1, turn, *inc* x6 (12)
3.	Ch1, turn, 12sc (12)
4.	Ch1, working down the edge of the piece, *[1tr, 1sc]* x5. Spread these out evenly along.
	FO – Leaving long yarn tail.  Sew the rounded part to the body leaving approx. 1 stitch between each wing.

Start of R4. Stitches will be worked down the left side.