10 Crochet Angel Doll Free Patterns
A crochet angel is one of the sweetest things you can make. It can sit on top of the tree, hang from a branch, rest on a nightstand as a guardian angel, or be a soft doll for a child. Angels also make thoughtful gifts for a new baby, a baptism or someone who needs a little comfort.
Here are 10 free crochet angel patterns, all doll or figure style. You will find big lacy angels, a classic tree topper, tiny ornaments in thread, and a set of wings and a halo that turns any doll into an angel.
Crochet Angel Doll Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- White and cream worsted or DK yarn
- Gold or metallic yarn for halos and wings
- Crochet hook set (2 mm to 5 mm)
- Size 10 cotton crochet thread and steel hooks (for tiny angels)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Craft wire or pipe cleaners for halos
- Fabric stiffener or spray starch
1. Lacy Crochet Angel Doll
Photo: Carolyn Calderon / The Purple Poncho
This angel has a round amigurumi head and a long lacy dress. Add a halo and she becomes a tree topper or shelf decoration. Leave the halo off and she is a soft lovey doll. She is about 12 inches long, uses one color of Red Heart Super Saver, and there is a video tutorial to help.
- Designer: Carolyn Calderon / The Purple Poncho
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: see pattern (Red Heart Super Saver)
- Hook: 5 mm (H/8)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Tilda Angel
Photo: Lee Sartori / CoCo Crochet Lee
Tilda is a sweet angel doll about 9 inches tall, before the halo. She has a shell-stitch skirt, little wings, a yarn hair cover and a wire halo. She was first made as a custom gift, and she still feels like a keepsake. A nice pick for a baby shower or baptism gift.
- Designer: Lee Sartori / CoCo Crochet Lee
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D3)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Nativity Angel with Trumpet
Photo: Cara Medus / Simply Yarn
This little angel comes with a golden halo, wings and her own tiny trumpet. She first appeared in a Nativity set from Simply Knitting magazine, so she is perfect if you are building a crochet Nativity scene. Kids can play with her, or you can turn her into a tree topper.
- Designer: Cara Medus / Simply Yarn
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3.5 mm, 2.5 mm (trumpet and belt)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Mini Guardian Angel
Photo: Supergurumi
This tiny angel sits only about 5.5 cm (2 inches) tall, with a 9 cm wingspan. She is worked in spiral rounds with basic stitches, then gets a separate halo and wings. Tuck her in a pocket, a purse or a get-well card as a little guardian angel keepsake.
- Designer: Supergurumi
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Sport / fine (#2)
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Easter Angel
Photo: Ana Figueiredo / Little Crochet Farm
Angels are not just for Christmas. This tiny angel is about 2.3 inches tall and is made to fit inside a crocheted Easter egg, which is about 3.6 inches. It is part of a four-pattern Easter set. Small, delicate and easy, it makes a sweet Easter basket surprise.
- Designer: Ana Figueiredo / Little Crochet Farm
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton (#2)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Little Tree Angels
Photo: Marike van Loo / ZieZoDutchDesign
These small 3D angels are worked in the round with fingering yarn and finished with beads. They are made to hang on the Christmas tree, and a group of them in white and gold looks lovely. The pattern is a free Ravelry download from a Dutch designer.
- Designer: Marike van Loo / ZieZoDutchDesign
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Fingering (#1)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Tiny Christmas Angel in Thread
Photo: Elizabeth Ann White / BellaCrochet
This angel is only about 2.5 inches long and uses just 25 yards of size 10 cotton thread. She has a dress, wings, a halo, arms and a bow, and is stiffened with heavy starch. Hang her on the tree or slip her inside a Christmas card. Thread work takes patience, but the result is very delicate.
- Designer: Elizabeth Ann White / BellaCrochet
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Size 10 cotton thread
- Hook: Size 7 steel hook
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Miniature Christmas Tree and Angels
Photo: Tales of Twisted Fibers
This free download gives you tiny winged amigurumi angels about 4.5 inches tall, plus a 5-inch crochet Christmas tree. The angels need only small amounts of yarn, so this is a great scrap-buster. Set them around the little tree for a sweet tabletop scene.
- Designer: Tales of Twisted Fibers
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free (PDF download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Tree-Topper Angel
A classic crochet angel made to sit on top of your Christmas tree. This one from Patons is rated easy and comes as a free PDF with no sign-up. It uses Patons Grace cotton yarn for a soft, graceful look. Download the PDF to see the finished size and hook.
- Designer: Patons / Yarnspirations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: see pattern (Patons Grace)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free (PDF download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Angel Wings and Halo for Any Doll
Photo: Sharon Ojala / Amigurumi To Go
Already have a favorite doll pattern? Add these wings and a halo and she becomes an angel. The wings are about 5 inches across, and you can add an optional gold outline. There is a photo tutorial and a video for the wings. The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.
- Designer: Sharon Ojala / Amigurumi To Go
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Want a tree topper? Make #9, the Patons angel, or #1, the lacy angel with a halo.
- Making a gift for a new baby? Try #2, Tilda, a soft angel doll that feels like a keepsake.
- Need something tiny and quick? #4, the mini guardian angel, is only about 2 inches tall.
- Love fine thread work? #7 is a delicate ornament made with size 10 thread.
- Turning an old doll into an angel? Use #10 to add wings and a halo to any doll.
FAQ
How do you make a crochet angel halo stand up?
Most patterns crochet a small ring over craft wire or a pipe cleaner, then attach it to the head with a short wire stem. A bit of fabric stiffener also helps. For dolls meant for small children, sew the halo flat to the head instead of using wire.
What yarn is best for a crochet angel?
White or cream worsted and DK yarn are the most common. Cotton gives clean lace stitches and holds its shape well. Gold metallic yarn looks pretty on halos and wing edges. Tiny ornaments often use size 10 cotton thread with a steel hook.
How do I stiffen a crochet angel ornament?
Soak the finished angel in fabric stiffener, or use heavy spray starch. Shape the skirt over a small cone or bottle, and pin the wings flat. Let it dry fully, often overnight. This keeps thread angels crisp so they hang nicely on the tree.
Choose your favorite angel, grab some soft white yarn, and make a little bit of comfort to give away.