Christmas Angel Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Why you'll love it

A cardboard base and bell-shaped dress let her stand on her own.
Slip stitch hair strands with built-in corkscrew curls look soft and natural.
Front-loop rounds create a scalloped hem and a frilly collar without separate pieces.
Embroidered snowflakes make her dress festive and easy to personalize.
She is a meaningful Christmas gift or a sweet decoration for the mantel.

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Last updated November 2, 2026

Materials needed

Tools

2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Two 10 mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill, approx. 2 oz (60 g)
A 3.4 in (8.5 cm) circle of stiff cardboard or plastic canvas for the base
One gold pipe cleaner for the halo
One small gold bead for the gift box
Pins for positioning pieces

Gauge & finished measurements

Gauge: 24 sc and 26 rounds = 4 in (10 cm) in DK cotton with a 2.75 mm hook. Base gauge: Rounds 1-11 of the dress measure about 3.5 in (9 cm) across. Tight, even stitches matter more than exact gauge.

The pattern

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Dress Trims

Hem scallops: Turn the dress upside down. Join red with sl st in any free front loop of Round 11. Ch 1. *Sc in the next front loop, skip the next 2 front loops, 5 dc in the next front loop, skip the next 2 front loops; repeat from * 10 more times. Join with sl st to the first sc and fasten off. (11 scallops)
Collar: Join white with sl st in any free front loop of Round 46. Ch 1. *Sc in the next front loop, (hdc, dc, hdc) in the next front loop; repeat from * 8 more times. Join with sl st to the first sc and fasten off. (9 ruffles)

Head

Rounds 1-8: With tan, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Work in continuous rounds. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 3-8: [sc in the next X stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times, where X is 1 in Round 3 and increases by 1 each round, ending with X = 6 in Round 8. (48 sc after Round 8)
Rounds 9-18: Sc in each stitch around for 10 rounds. Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, about 7 stitches apart. (48 sc in each round)
Round 19: [Sc in the next 6 stitches, dec] 6 times. Secure the eye backs and embroider the face. (42 sc)
Round 20: [Sc in the next 5 stitches, dec] 6 times. Begin stuffing firmly. (36 sc)
Round 21: [Sc in the next 4 stitches, dec] 6 times. (30 sc)
Round 22: [Sc in the next 3 stitches, dec] 6 times. (24 sc)
Round 23: [Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec] 6 times. Finish stuffing. (18 sc)
Round 24: [Sc in the next stitch, dec] 6 times. (12 sc)
Round 25: Dec 6 times. Fasten off, close the opening, and weave in the end. (6 sc)

Arms (make 2)

Round 1: With tan, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Work in continuous rounds. (6 sc)
Round 2: [Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch] 3 times. (9 sc)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. Stuff the hand lightly. (9 sc in each round)
Rounds 5-6: Change to white. Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. (9 sc in each round)
Round 7: Change to red. Working in BLO, sc in each stitch around. The front loops of Round 6 stay free for the cuff frill. (9 sc)
Rounds 8-16: Sc in each stitch around for 9 rounds. Stuff lightly. (9 sc in each round)
Round 17: Flatten the opening and sc across through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a 10 in (25 cm) tail. (4 sc)
Cuff frill: Join white in any free front loop of Round 6. (Sl st, ch 2, sl st) in each front loop around. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (9 picots)

Long Curly Hair

Hair cap Rounds 1-8: With brown, work Rounds 1-8 of the head pattern. (48 sc after Round 8)
Hair cap Rounds 9-14: Sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds. (48 sc in each round)
Hair cap Rows 15-20: Work in rows to leave an opening for the face. Row 15: sc in the next 30 stitches, leaving the remaining 18 stitches unworked. Rows 16-20: ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 30 stitches. Fasten off, leaving a 24 in (60 cm) tail. (30 sc in each row)
Hair strand (make 14): With brown, ch 31. Sl st in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 17 ch. Then work 3 sc in each of the last 12 ch; this end twists into a curl. Fasten off, leaving a 10 in (25 cm) tail at the straight end. (18 sl st + 36 sc)

Wings (make 2)

Row 1: With white, ch 4. Work 6 dc in the 4th ch from the hook (the skipped chains count as the first dc). (7 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. Dc in the same stitch, then 2 dc in each of the remaining 6 stitches. (14 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. 2 dc in the next stitch, [dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch] 6 times. (21 dc)
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. Dc in the same stitch, [dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch] 6 times, dc in the last 2 stitches. (28 dc)
Row 5 (feather edge): Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first stitch. [Skip the next stitch, 5 dc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch] 9 times. Fasten off, leaving a 12 in (30 cm) tail. (9 scallops)

Halo and Gift Box

Halo: Bend the gold pipe cleaner into a ring about 1.5 in (4 cm) across and twist the ends together. With gold metallic yarn, work 30 sc over the ring, covering it completely. Join with sl st to the first sc and fasten off, leaving a tail. (30 sc)
Gift Rounds 1-2: With green, make a MR and work 8 sc into it. Work in continuous rounds. Round 2: [sc in the next stitch, 3 sc in the next stitch] 4 times. (16 sc after Round 2)
Gift Rounds 3-5: Round 3: working in BLO, sc in each stitch around. Rounds 4-5: sc in each stitch around. Stuff firmly and shape into a cube. (16 sc in each round)
Gift Rounds 6-7: Round 6: working in BLO, dec 8 times. Round 7: dec 4 times. Fasten off, close the opening, and weave in the end. (4 sc after Round 7)

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US terms. Your current view: US.

US	UK	Meaning
MR	MR	magic ring (adjustable ring) · how to
ch	ch	chain · how to
sl st	ss	slip stitch · how to
sc	dc	single crochet (UK double crochet) · how to
hdc	htr	half double crochet (UK half treble) · how to
dc	tr	double crochet (UK treble) · how to
dec	dec	decrease: work 2 stitches together (invisible decrease in amigurumi)
BLO	BLO	back loop only
st(s)	st(s)	stitch(es)

Assembly

1
Snowflakes: with white, embroider 6 simple snowflakes evenly around the lower skirt between Rounds 18 and 24, using a straight stitch star with small crossbars. Add French knot dots between them.
2
Head: center the head on the neck with the face pointing forward and sew it on firmly with the neck tail.
3
Hair cap: place the cap on the head with the 18-stitch opening framing the face. Sew around the edge of the cap.
4
Hair strands: mark a center part from the front of the crown to the back. Sew 7 strands on each side, starting each straight end at the part and laying it down over the cap to the shoulder. Let the curls hang over the shoulders and back. Tack the strands down along their length so they stay in place.
5
Wings: sew the straight edge of each wing to the back of the dress between Rounds 40 and 45, with the two wings almost touching at the center back and the scalloped edges facing out.
6
Arms: sew the flat top of each arm to the side of the dress at Rounds 44-45, just below the collar. Bend the arms forward.
7
Gift: place the gift box between the hands and sew the hands and box together, then tack the box to the front of the bodice.
8
Halo: sew a short loop of gold yarn to the top of the head at the back of the part, and stitch the halo to it so the halo floats just above the head, slightly tilted.

Important notes

Tip: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. Hidden construction details, yarn weight, and dimensions are interpreted from the image, and the pattern has not been physically test-crocheted.
Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, MR = magic ring, BLO = back loop only, dec = decrease (invisible single crochet decrease).
Tip: Work all round pieces in continuous rounds with a stitch marker. The wings are worked in turned rows; the turning ch 3 counts as a dc and the turning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
Tip: Stuff the dress and neck firmly so the angel stands straight and holds up her head.
Tip: Safety: safety eyes, the pipe cleaner, the cardboard base, and the bead are not suitable for babies or young children. This angel is intended as a decoration.

Pattern FAQ

Can I make her into a tree topper?

Yes. Skip Rounds 1-12 and the cardboard. Start with a chain ring of 66, work Round 12 as sc in each chain, then continue from Round 13. Stuff only the bodice and leave the skirt hollow so it slips over the top branch.

How do I keep the hair strands neat?

Pin all 14 strands in place before sewing, then tack each one down with brown yarn every half inch. Sewing the strands slightly overlapping hides the cap underneath.

Can I skip the pipe cleaner in the halo?

You can crochet the halo as a plain chain ring of 30 with one round of sc, but it will be floppy. Starching it or using the pipe cleaner keeps it round and lets it float above the head.

Can I use acrylic yarn?

Yes. Acrylic is softer and slightly fuzzier, while cotton gives crisper stitches for the embroidery and hair. Choose a hook that makes a tight fabric with no gaps.

How do I clean her?

Because of the cardboard base and pipe cleaner, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let her air dry. Do not machine wash.

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