Despite the fact that Christmas happens only once a year, some traditional New Year's holiday decorations are universal and can be used throughout the rest of the time. For example, crocheted crocheted angels (see the patterns below). These figures are quite simple to make, they serve as decor for a Christmas tree, window opening or children's room.
Types of Knitted Angels
Conventionally, all existing figures of angels can be divided into several main types:
- simple, flat;
- volumetric in the form of a cone;
- sophisticated with lots of detail.
The classification is based on the method of manufacturing the figures and their appearance. The tools and materials used remain common for all types:
- yarn (cotton, rayon, lurex, polyamide, microfiber, linen);
- auxiliary materials (wooden and metal rings for tying, cardboard for the frame);
- hook for a thin thread (0.6-1.0), scissors, needle;
- satin ribbons, beads, sequins, lace and other decor.
The finer the selected thread, the more delicate and crochet the angels will turn out. The Internet can help with diagrams and descriptions. This article offers several options. However, by applying imagination and combining several patterns, the craftswoman is able to create her own scheme.
Knitting a flat angel
The photo below depicts an angel representing a flat cloth, as well as a scheme for knitting it.
Work begins from above. First, five air loops (VP) are knitted, which are closed in a ring to create a round head.
Having connected three rows according to the scheme, work continues only with part of the canvas: for the formation of wings and the body.
The basis for the semicircle that will become the body of the angel is the initial arch of the VP, attached to the side of the head. Next, the first row is knitted into this arch, and all subsequent rows should be performed strictly according to the scheme. This is necessary in order to get perfectly flat crocheted angels. Care should be taken with the schemes for expanding the circular web, since too abrupt expansion will lead to the formation of ruffles, and insufficient will cause a tightened and deformed part.
When the semicircle reaches the required size, knitting should be continued only in the middle section. Thus, a lace robe of an angel will be made.
Volume crocheted crocheted angels with diagrams and description
More difficult to manufacture, but also more beautiful, angels in the form of a cone can have various decorative designs.
The main common features remain:
- round head;
- conical body;
- openwork wings;
- halo.
The head is knitted according to the scheme of strapping beads or according to the instructions for making round parts for amigurumi toys. You can put a synthetic winterizer or a large light bead inside.
The body is easy to make using any familiar sirloin net. It can have square or semicircular cells. The main thing is that the canvas slightly expands to the bottom, then you get stable angels crocheted. You can familiarize yourself with the openwork rims for the edge of the mantle below.
The use of these patterns allows you to give the figure lightness and airiness. Wings are also knitted using an openwork pattern, but you can think of your own way of making them. For a halo, the easiest way is to tie a thin circle and sew gold beads on it.
Shutdown
At the last stage, it is necessary to give the figures shape. Crochet angels (with schemes of solid or openwork paintings) need processing. They should be soaked in a solution of starch, gelatin or PVA glue.
In order for the figure to take the correct shape when dried, it is put on a cardboard cone prepared in advance. A layer of polyethylene will help to prevent the web from sticking to the paper.