DIY Crochet Little Angel Amigurumi Pattern: Step-by-Step Tutorial

ByLina Morgen

DIY Crochet Little Angel Amigurumi Pattern: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Are you looking for a sweet, whimsical project to add to your crochet collection? This adorable little crochet angel is the perfect project! Measuring approximately 4 inches tall, this amigurumi angel is small enough to be a charming keychain, a nursery decoration, or a thoughtful handmade gift for a loved one. Whether you are a seasoned amigurumi artist or a beginner looking to practice your shaping skills, this tutorial will guide you through every single stitch.

This pattern features a unique pear-shaped body that combines the head and torso into one seamless piece, creating a modern and stylized look. We will also incorporate some fun textures, like fuzzy wings and a bit of needle felting for the hair, to give your angel a truly professional and high-quality finish. Grab your hook and let’s get started!

Materials & Abbreviations

Materials Needed

To ensure your angel turns out exactly like the photos, I recommend using the following materials. If you cannot find these exact brands, any high-quality cotton or cotton-blend yarn will work beautifully.

  • Main Yarn: A medium-weight cotton/acrylic blend (such as YarnArt Jeans in color 03, or a similar beige/cream shade).
  • Accent Yarn: A small amount of highly textured “fluffy” or “eyelash” yarn (like Kamtex Cotton Travka) in white or light cream for the wings.
  • Crochet Hook: 1.5mm (or the smallest hook you can comfortably use to ensure tight, non-see-through stitches).
  • Wire: 0.035-inch (0.9mm) craft wire. You will need two pieces, each approximately 6 inches (16 cm) long, to create poseable arms.
  • Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
  • Eyes: Plastic safety eyes or small beads. Alternatively, you can sculpt eyes from polymer clay.
  • Base: A small circle of cardboard or thin plastic to help the angel stand upright.
  • Embroidery Floss: Black thread for the mouth and eyebrows.
  • Felting Wool: A tiny bit of unspun wool for the hair on top of the head.
  • Tools: Yarn needle, scissors, and sewing pins.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Please ensure you are using US crochet terminology before beginning.

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • ch: Chain
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • st(s): Stitch(es)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Head and Body (Worked from bottom to top)

We will begin at the very bottom of the angel. As you work, remember to stuff the piece firmly with fiberfill to maintain its shape.

Round 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2: 6 inc (12)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)

Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)

Round 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (42)

Round 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (48)

Round 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (54)

Pro Tip: Once you finish Round 9, trace the bottom of your work onto a piece of cardboard or thin plastic. Cut out this circle and glue it to the bottom of your crochet piece. This will provide a stable base so your angel can stand on its own!

Round 10: 54 sc (54)

Round 11: (8 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (60)

Rounds 12–15: 60 sc for 4 rounds total (60)

Round 16: (8 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (54)

Round 17: 54 sc (54)

Round 18: (7 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (48)

Round 19: 48 sc (48)

Round 20: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (42)

Round 21: 42 sc (42)

Round 22: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (36)

Round 23: 36 sc (36)

Round 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)

Rounds 25–29: 30 sc for 5 rounds total (30)

Round 30: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)

Round 31: 12 sc, (5 sc, inc) repeat 3 times, 6 sc (39)

Rounds 32–35: 39 sc for 4 rounds total (39)

Round 36: 12 sc, (5 sc, dec) repeat 3 times, 6 sc (36)

Note: For Round 36, mark the location of your second decrease with a piece of contrast-colored thread. This will help you align the face later.

Round 37: 36 sc (36)

Round 38: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)

Round 39: 30 sc (30)

Round 40: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)

Round 41: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)

Round 42: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)

Round 43: sl st to close. Fasten off, but leave the opening at the top of the head open for now. We will use this to finish the face and close the head later.

Nose

Round 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2: 6 inc (12)

Round 3: (4 sc, 2 inc) repeat 2 times (16)

Round 4: (4 sc, 2 dec) repeat 2 times (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the nose lightly with fiberfill before closing.

Ears (Make 2)

Round 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)

Round 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2: 6 inc (12)

Rounds 3–6: 12 sc for 4 rounds total (12)

Round 7: (1 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (8)

Rounds 8–19: 8 sc for 12 rounds total (8)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. To assemble, fold your 6-inch wire in half and insert it into the arm. Add a small amount of stuffing to the arm, but do not stuff the palm area. This allows the hands to stay flat and look more natural.

Wings (Make 2)

Using your fluffy accent yarn, start with a foundation chain of 10. Work starting from the second chain from the hook.

Round 1: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, ch 1, turn.

Round 2: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, ch 4, turn.

Round 3: 6 sc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, ch 1, turn.

Round 4: 3 sc, 4 hdc, 5 sc, ch 4, turn.

Round 5: 15 sc, ch 1, turn.

Round 6: 3 sc, 5 hdc, 7 sc, ch 4, turn.

Round 7: 18 sc.

Round 8: 3 sc, 5 hdc, 10 sc, ch 4, turn.

Round 9: 21 sc.

At the edge of the wings, work 4 decreases. Finally, fold the two wings together and crochet 4 sc through both layers simultaneously to join them into one single wing piece.

Finishing

Facial Features & Assembly

This is where your angel truly comes to life! Follow these steps carefully to get that cute, expressive face.

Shaping the Face

To create the indentation for the face, place sewing pins for “contouring” by counting 2 stitches away from your contrast thread mark.

  1. Insert your needle from the back (near the neck area) and bring it out at Point 2 (where you want an eye to be).
  2. Insert the needle at Point 3 (on the other side of the face) and bring it back out at Point 1 (the neck area).
  3. Pull the thread tight. This creates a beautiful indentation for the eyes and nose!

Adding Details

  • Nose: Sew the nose onto the “step” created by the shaping. Add a tiny bit more stuffing if needed.
  • Eyes: Secure your safety eyes or plastic eyes into the indentations.
  • Ears & Wings: Sew the ears to the sides of the head and the wings to the back of the body.
  • Mouth & Brows: Use your black embroidery floss to sew a small, simple smile and two tiny eyebrows.
  • Arms: Sew the arms onto the body between Rounds 23 and 24.
  • Closing the Head: Once the face is complete, you can close the opening at the top of the head.

The Final Touch: Hair

To give your angel some character, take a small amount of unspun felting wool. Using a felting needle (or just by gently rubbing the wool into the top of the head), create a soft, fluffy tuft of hair on the crown of the head. This adds a wonderful, tactile texture to the piece!

Tips for Success

  • Tension is Key: Because amigurumi is often stuffed very tightly, try to maintain a consistent, tight tension to prevent the stuffing from showing through the stitches.
  • Use Stitch Markers: When working in rounds, it is very easy to lose count. Always use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round.
  • Safety First: If you are making this angel for a small child, avoid using safety eyes or small beads. Instead, embroider the eyes with black yarn to ensure the toy is completely safe for little hands.
  • Don’t Rush the Shaping: The “pinning” method for the face is what makes this pattern look professional. Take your time to ensure the symmetry is correct before pulling the thread tight.

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