Crochet tutorial
Weihnachts-Granny Square Engelchen
To go with her new book, "Der Granny-Squares-Adventskalender", Inga Borges has designed another beautiful granny square with an angel motif. Perfect for Christmas decorations.
The book “Der Granny-Squares-Adventskalender” (The Granny Squares Advent Calendar) is now available, for example, directly from the publisher.
Table of contents
What you need:
- Scheepjes Catona, 100% cotton, (125 m/50 g) in
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Icy Pink (246), approx. 5 g
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Petal Peach (263), a scrap of yarn
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Tropic (253), a scrap of yarn
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Bridal White (105), a scrap of yarn
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Saffron (249), a scrap of yarn
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fine black yarn
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addiNature Walnut Gold crochet hook 3.0 mm (US #D)
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Scissors
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wool needle with tip
Size EU:
Step 1
Granny Square crochet
Crochet in spiral rounds. Begin with Petal Peach.
1st round: Work 6 sc in a magic ring.
2nd round: 6 x 1 inc. [12]
3rd round: *1 sc, 1 inc*, rep from * to * 5 times more. [18]
4th rnd: *2 sc, 1 inc*, rep from * to * 5 times more. [24]
5th rnd: 5 sc, change Col to Saffron, 15 sc, change Col to Petal Peach, 4 sc. [24]
6. Rd: work tbl only: change Col to Icy Pink, 3 dc, 5 dc in 1 st, *5 dc, 5 dc in 1 st*, rep from * to * 2 times more, 2 dc. [40]
7. Rd: 5 dc, 5 dc in 1 st, *9 dc, 5 dc in 1 st*, rep from * to * 2 times more, 4 dc. [56]
8. Rd: Change Col to Tropic, 7 dc, 5 dc in 1 st, *13 dc, 5 dc in 1 st*, rep from * to * 2 times more, 6 dc. [72]
Finish the round invisibly.
- Between the 7th and 8th rounds, work a round of slip stitches with Bridal White.
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Embroider two sleepy eyes on the head with black filet yarn.
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Below, embroider a short satin stitch for each cheek with Icy Pink.
Step 1
Granny Square crochet
Crochet in spiral rounds. Begin with Petal Peach.
1st round: Work 6 sc in a magic ring.
2nd round: 6 x 1 inc. [12]
3rd round: *1 sc, 1 inc*, rep from * to * 5 times more. [18]
4th rnd: *2 sc, 1 inc*, rep from * to * 5 times more. [24]
5th rnd: 5 sc, change Col to Saffron, 15 sc, change Col to Petal Peach, 4 sc. [24]
6. Rd: work tbl only: change Col to Icy Pink, 3 dc, 5 dc in 1 st, *5 dc, 5 dc in 1 st*, rep from * to * 2 times more, 2 dc. [40]
7. Rd: 5 dc, 5 dc in 1 st, *9 dc, 5 dc in 1 st*, rep from * to * 2 times more, 4 dc. [56]
8. Rd: Change Col to Tropic, 7 dc, 5 dc in 1 st, *13 dc, 5 dc in 1 st*, rep from * to * 2 times more, 6 dc. [72]
Finish the round invisibly.
- Between the 7th and 8th rounds, work a round of slip stitches with Bridal White.
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Embroider two sleepy eyes on the head with black filet yarn.
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Below, embroider a short satin stitch for each cheek with Icy Pink.
Step 2
Braids (2x in Saffron)
In the front loop of the first st of the 5th round, which is crocheted in Saffron, cast on with 1 chain stitch (photo 1).
Ch 12. Tighten the last chain stitch and cut the end thread short. Fray the ends with the tip of the needle. Sew in all loose threads. Rep in the front loop of the last st of the 5th round crocheted in Saffron (photo 2). (Foto 2)
Using Saffron for the halo, embroider a wreath of long running stitches around the head.
Step 2
Braids (2x in Saffron)
In the front loop of the first st of the 5th round, which is crocheted in Saffron, cast on with 1 chain stitch (photo 1).
Ch 12. Tighten the last chain stitch and cut the end thread short. Fray the ends with the tip of the needle. Sew in all loose threads. Rep in the front loop of the last st of the 5th round crocheted in Saffron (photo 2). (Foto 2)
Using Saffron for the halo, embroider a wreath of long running stitches around the head.
Step 3
Wings (in Bridal White)
Right wing:
- Ch 3 and 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st in the 3rd ch from the ndl.
- Do not cut. Again ch 3 and 2 tr, ch 3, 1 sl st in the beginning ch.
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Cut the thread long and use it to sew the wing to the right of the head below the braid.
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The side with 2 tr is on top.
Left wing
- Ch 4 and 2 tr, ch 3, 1 sl st in the 4th ch from the hook.
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Do not cut. Ch 2 and 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st the the beginning ch.
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Cut the thread long and use it to sew the wing to the right of the head below the braid.
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The side with 2 tr is on top.
Step 4
Collar (in Bridal White)
- *Ch 10 and close to a ring with a sl st into the first ch. Do not cut. *
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Rep from * to * 2 times more.
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Cut the thread long and use it to sew the collar below the head.
Have fun with crocheting!
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Design: Frau Line by Inga Borges
Abbreviations
dec – decrease
co – cast on
tr – treble crochet
col – color
sc – single crochet
hdc – treble crochet
tbl – to back loop
tfl – to front loop
sl st – slip stitch
y – yardage
ch – chain stitch
DPN – double pointed needles
ndl – needle
r – row
Rd – round/s
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
inc – increases
tog – together
