Presented by Crafty College, Bluebonnet Crafters and Crochet Memories Lacy Angel Ornament Designed by: Cylinda Mathews
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Gauge: Not important to over all size Head: Rnd 1) Form a loop with thread; Ch 1, 8 sc in loop, draw up thread to form a tight loop; join with a slip st in first sc: 8 sc. Rnd 2) Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in next sc; * sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 12 sc. Rnd 3) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; * sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 16 sc. Rnd 4) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; * sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 20 sc. Rnd 5) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; * sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 24 sc. Rnd 6) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; * sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 28 sc. Rnd 7) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; * sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 32 sc. Rnd 8) Ch 1, sc in same st; * sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 32 sc. Rnd 9) (If using a styrofoam ball, place inside the first half of completed head); Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc; * sc in next 6 sc, dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 28 sc. (Continue with next few rounds working around the styrofoam ball). Rnd 10) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc; * sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 24 sc. Rnd 11) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc; * sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 20 sc. Rnd 12) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc; * sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 16 sc. Rnd 13) Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc; * sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 12 sc. Rnd 14) Ch 1, sc in same st, dec over next 2 sc; * sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 8 sc. Stuff head tightly with fiber fill if not using styrofoam ball. Yoke: Rnd 15) Ch 3, (counts as first dc, now and throughout), 2 dc in same st; * 3 dc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc: 24 dc. Rnd 16) (Ch 5, dc) in same st, (counts as beg. V-stitch, now and throughout); * skip next dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, (counts as a V-stitch, now and throughout); repeat from * around; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5: 12 V-stitches. Rnd 17) Slip st in ch 2 space of V-stitch; Beg V-stitch in same space, ch 2; * V-stitch in next V-stitch, ch 2; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5, slip st in next space. Rnd 18) Beg. V-stitch in same space, V-stitch in next ch 2 space bet V-stitches; * V-stitch in next V-stitch, V-stitch in next ch 2 space bet V-stitches; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5, slip st in next space: 24 V-stitches. Rnd 19) Beg. V-stitch in same space, (V-stitch in next V-stitch) 5 times, skip next 6 V-stitches (forming armhole), (V-stitch in next V-stitch) 6 times, skip last 6 V-stitches; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5 (forming second armhole): 12 V-stitches. Body: Rnd 20) Slip st in next space; Beg V-stitch in same space; * V-stitch in next V-stitch; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5, slip st in next space. Rnd 21) Beg V-stitch in same space, ch 1; * V-stitch in next V stitch, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5, slip st in next space. Rnd 22) Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, (ch 2, 3 dc in next V-stitch) twice, ch 7; * 3 dc in next V-stitch, (ch 2, 3 dc in next V-stitch) twice, ch 7; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc. Slip st in next 2dc. Rnd 23) Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, ch 2, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in center of ch 7 space, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next space, ch 2, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in center of ch 7 space, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc, slip st in next 2 dc. Rnd 24) Ch 3, dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next space, sc in next sc, sc in next space, ch 5, skip next 2 dc; * dc in next dc, dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next space, sc in next sc, sc in next space, ch 5, skip next 2 dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc, slip st in next 2 dc. Rnd 25) Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, ch 5, skip first sc, sc in next sc, ch 5, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 7, skip next dc; * dc in next dc, 2 dc next space, ch 5, skip first sc, sc in next sc, ch 5, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 7, skip next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc, slip st in next 2 dc. Rnd 26) Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, ch 2, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in center ch 7 space, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next space, ch 2, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in center ch 7 space, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc, slip st in next 2 dc. Rnd 27) Ch 3, dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next space, sc in next sc, sc in next space, ch 5, skip next 2 dc; * dc in next dc, dc in next space, dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next space, sc in next sc, sc in next space, ch 5, skip next 2 dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc. (each point is worked off separately working in rows). Row 28) Slip st in next 2 dc; Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, ch 5, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 5, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc; ch 1, turn work. Row 29) Slip st over to last dc; Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, ch 2, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc; ch 1, turn work. Row 30) Slip st over to last dc; Ch 3, 2 dc last space, dc in next dc. Fasten off, secure ends. Remaining Points: Row 28) Skip next dc on round 27 from where last stitch was worked. Attach thread to next dc, right side facing; Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, ch 5, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 5, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc; ch 1, turn work. Rows 29-30) Repeat instructions for rows 29-30, until each point has been worked off. Pinafore Sleeves: (Make two) Row 1) Attach thread to yoke on round 18, underarm, to first V-stitch before armhole, (this stitch is shared by another V-stitch from round 19); (Ch 6, dc) in same space, (working around shoulder), (dc, ch 3, dc in next V-stitch) 6 times, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next V-stitch, which is shared with another V-stitch from round 19, (opposite side of underarm). Fasten off, secure ends. Wings: Row 1) Ch 4, 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, 5 dc in same ch; ch 4; turn work: 10 dc. Row 2) 2 trc in same st, (2 trc, 1 dc) in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, (1 dc, 2 trc) in next dc, 3 trc in last dc; ch 3, turn work. (Completing one side of wings). Row 3) Dc in next 6 sts, ch 7, skip next st, dc in last 7 sts; ch 3, turn work. Row 4) Dc in next 4 dc, ch 3, sc in center ch 7 space, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 5 dc; ch 3, turn work. Row 5) Dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, sc in next space, sc in next sc, sc in next space, ch 5, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 3 dc; ch 1, turn work. Row 6) Slip st over to last dc; Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, ch 5, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 5, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc; ch 1, turn work. Row 7) Slip st over to last dc; Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, ch 2, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc; ch 1, turn work. Row 8) Slip st over to last dc; Ch 3, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc. Fasten off, secure ends. Opposite Wing: Row 2) Attach thread to 1st unworked dc on Row 1, right side facing, (working from center of wing); Ch 4, 2 trc in same st, (2 trc, 1 dc) in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, (1 dc, 2 trc) in next dc, 3 trc in last dc; ch 3, turn work. Rows 3-8) Repeat instructions for Rows 3-8 to complete opposite side of wings. Fasten off, secure ends. Halo: Ch 25; join with a slip st in first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist chain. Rnd 1) Ch 1, (2 sc, ch 2, sc , ch 3, sc, ch 2, sc) 7 times in ring; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off, secure ends. Finishing: Cut 3/4" from top of styrofoam cone, (or as much needed for a snug fit when placing angel over the cone). Cover preferred work surface and styrofoam cone with plastic wrap. Dip angel, wings and halo in stiffening solution and gently squeeze out excess being careful not to twist or wring the pieces. Place angel over prepared cone and straighten design. Shape pinafore sleeves and tilt head forward if you prefer a prayerful gesture. Pin in place making sure the hem is an even distance from bottom of cone. Place wings on prepared flat surface and shape to dry. Shape halo in circle and lay flat to dry. When halo has almost dried completely you can bend it slightly for a soft rounded shape to fit the back of the angel head better. When angel and wings have dried thoroughly, remove from molding surfaces. Glue halo to back of angel's head. Glue wings at a desired height on back of angel. Let dry. Cut 3 or more lengths of ribbon, approx. 1 1/2" in length. Insert the length of Chenille Stem through one arm, through body and out the opposite arm. Glue ribbon roses, baby's breath and ribbon lengths in "hands", (chenille ends folded), and glue in place. Crafter's pearls can also be glued around each of the 3 dc groups around designs, use photo as a guide or decorate as desired. Option: Wings may be angled over an edge of a box if you prefer to have wings flared back, after dipping in stiffening solution. Tip: Choose a fabric stiffener you're most familiar
with or which provides the desired effect you want. Not all stiffeners
are the same or have the same effect. Other supplements can be used in
place of commercial brands, like sugar and water, or glue and water. Experiment
to find the one you prefer most. With any solution, it's always best to
have everyting ready prior to molding or sculpting. Some essential materials
to have on hand, is papertowel and a soap dampened cloth. Confine your
work to a small prepared work area, and have everything covered in plastic
wrap before starting. Use only as much solution as necessary and mold just
a few items at a time. It's important to take your time and enjoy the process.
The results are well worth the few added minutes to ensure everything is
just right!
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