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Angel Christmas Ornament Knitting PatternJ. Barrett
Use any weight yarn and needles appropriate for the yarn. The thinner the yarn, the smaller the ornament will be. A lighter weight yarn would look beautiful for this delicate lace angel.
InstructionsCO 5 sts, leaving a long end to sew head together. Row 1: k5 Row 2: *k1, yo; rep from *, end k1 - 9 sts Row 3: k9 Row 4: *k1, yo; rep from *, end k1 - 17 sts Row 5: k17 Row 6: *k1, yo; rep from *, end k1 - 33 sts BO. Sew seam of head with tail. Skirt With RS facing, pick up 5 sts along bottom edge of head. P5. K5. P5. Row 1: k1, yo, k to last st, yo, k1 Row 2: p Rep Rows 1 and 2 until you have 25 sts or 3½" or desired length. BO. 
Variation For SkirtIf you *k1, yo; rep from *, end k1 for Row 1, it gives the angel more of a flared skirt. Wings/Arms With RS facing, pick up 3 sts along side of top of skirt under head. Row 1: p Row 2: k Row 3: p Row 4: *k1, yo; rep from * Rep Rows 3 and 4 until you have 17 sts. BO. Rep on other side. Hair (Optional) Attach yarn at the neck edge and work a sc and ch1 in each st around the head. Finishing Weave in ends on WS. Add loop for hanging. © J. Barrett See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. |