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. 

Hanging Santa

This little amigurumi Santa is another decoration for the christmas tree.

You will need:

• Yarn needle 
• Soft toy filling
• 3mm crochet hook
• DK Yarn
• Approx. 10g each

More information and tips

Stitches and abbreviations used:

(I am from England but use US crochet terms)

• MC - Magic circle/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)
• ST - Stitch      
• FLO – Front loop only
• BLO – Back loop only
• DC – Double crochet
• HDC – Half double crochet
• SLST - Slip stitch 
• R – Round or Row
• FO - finish off

Other things to note....

• This 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
• Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch
• Remember to stuff the product as you work

Body – Skin tone to start
1.	MC (6)
2.	*INC * (12)
3.	*1sc, inc * (18)
4.	*2sc, inc * (24)
5-8	Sc (24) – if using safety eyes, place between R 6-7 approx. 4 st apart.
9.	*2sc, dec * (18)
10.	*1sc, dec * (12) – stuff the head adding more to the head and body until closing
11.	*dec * (6)
12.	Change to red *inc * (12)
13.	*inc * (24)
14.	*5sc, inc * (28)
15-19.	Sc (28)
20.	*5sc, dec * (24)
21.	*2sc, dec * (18)
22.	*1sc, dec * (12)
23.	*dec * (6)
	FO – Close hole.
Coat stripe – White
1.	Ch 9
2.	Turn, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 8sc
	FO – Leaving yarn tail to sew to body
Belt – Black
1.	Ch 25
2.	Turn, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 24 sc
	FO – Leaving yarn tail to sew to body
	Sew a strand of Yellow Orange yarn to make the buckle
Beard – white
1.	Ch 3
2.	Turn, starting in 2nd ch from hook, Inc x2
3.	Turn, ch 1, inc, 2sc, inc
4.	Turn, ch 1, inc, 4sc, inc
5.	Turn, ch 1, inc, 6sc, inc
6.	Turn, ch 1, 3sc, ch4, skip next 4 stitches, 3sc
	FO- Leaving yarn tail to sew to body.
Santa hat – Starting in Red
1.	MC (4)
2.	*[2hdc] * (8)
3.	Hdc (8)
4.	*1hdc, [2hdc] * (12)
5.	Hdc (12)
6.	*2hdc, [2hdc] * (16)
7.	Hdc (16)
8.	*3hdc, [2hdc] * (20)
9.	Change to white – hdc (20)
10.	*4hdc, [2hdc] * (24)
	FO – Leaving long yarn tail to sew to head. After sewing to body, move yarn tail to the tip of the hat and wrap around to create the bobble. Secure yarn tail into body

Eyes– French knot

Hanging loop – when sewing one of the pieces onto the body, move the yarn to the head and loop round. Hold this loop in place whilst you carry on sewing the rest of the piece on with that strand of yarn. This secures the loop in place.