Keep the dress foundation ring at the top and arrange the scallops into a soft curved hem. Do not stretch the lace until it becomes rigid or pulls the sc anchors out of shape. Allow every piece to dry completely before removing the pins.
If you prefer a firmer finish, test a suitable fabric stiffener on a scrap of the same cotton, then follow its directions. Use a light application so the open loops and stitch texture remain visible.
5. Sew the Angel Together
- Lay the dress face up with its small foundation ring pointing toward the head.
- Place the head above that ring. Sew the ring to two adjacent stitches along the head’s lower edge, making several small passes to form a narrow neck.
- Place the wings behind the neck, one on each side. Bring each wing’s foundation ring to the shoulder join, with its fan opening outward.
- Sew each wing ring and one or two nearby stitch bases securely to the back of the neck and upper dress. Leave the outer fan edge free.
- Check the front for symmetry before fastening and weaving in all remaining tails.
Keep the head directly above the center of the dress. Avoid overlapping it so far that the upper fan disappears. The wing joins should be small and neat, with all sewing tails hidden on the back rather than stretched across open spaces.
6. Add the Thin Hanging Cord
Fold the white cord in half. Pass its folded midpoint through a stitch at the top center of the head, then pull both loose ends through that midpoint to make a small lark’s-head attachment. Bring the loose ends together and tie an overhand knot near their tips, leaving a loop large enough for your branch or hook.
Alternatively, crochet a separate ch-20 loop from the same cotton and sew both ends to the head’s top center. Whichever hanger you choose, anchor it through the head stitches rather than through a loose tail.
Reading the Two Tabletop Stitch Guides
Both guides show one complete angel arrangement on paper above the finished ornament lying on a table. The head, dress, and two wings are separate pieces. Dashed marks at the neck indicate sewing rather than a continuous row of crochet.
The head contains 12 dc. The dress begins with 7 dc, widens to 13 dc, and ends in six ch-5 arches with seven sc anchors. Each wing has five dc plus its ch-3 return arch. Read the English symbol key and follow the written instructions for joins, turning chains, and the final hanging cord.
Helpful Finishing Tips
- Wrong hem count: return to the 13 dc in Row 2. Six skipped stitches and seven sc anchors produce six arches.
- Head curls: confirm that the MR contains 12 dc in total and block gently.
- Wings are uneven: compare their five dc and the tension of their return chains.
- Angel hangs at an angle: reposition the cord at the head’s top center and check the neck seam.
- Storage: lay the ornament flat in tissue paper with the wings and hem loops spread out.
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Save Your White Lace Angel Crochet Pattern
Make a few little white angels for your tree or a thoughtful handmade gift. Their simple silhouette and airy hem suit a quiet, classic Christmas display. Happy crocheting from Lovely Amigurumi!
Photo Tutorial, Two Tabletop Charts, and Pinterest Images
Find the assembly tutorial, two matching chart-and-piece tabletop views, and three Pinterest images below.
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