Knitted Angel Tree Ornament
The Knitted Angel Tree Ornament is a lovely addition to your holiday decor, adding a touch of warmth and charm to your Christmas tree. This handmade ornament brings a sense of nostalgia and craftsmanship to your tree-trimming tradition. Its delicate details and soft texture make it a unique and special piece that will stand out among the other decorations. Hanging this cute little angel ornament on your tree will surely bring smiles and joy to your family and guests. It's a delightful way to personalize your holiday season with a touch of homemade goodness.
- Double knit type yarn
- Needles size 2 (2.75mm) for smaller Angel approx 2.5 x 3 ins (6 x 7.5cm)
- size 8 (5mm) for larger Angel approx 3.5 x 4 ins(9 x10 cm)
- Length of tinsel colour of your choice
- bead for head 16mm (18-20mm)
- cord or thread for hanging.
Abbreviations:
ssk – Slip, Slip, Knit – slip one stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to knit, stick point of left needle in two slipped stitches in front of the right needle and knit. This is a decrease similar to psso.
p2sso means that you should pass 2 slipped stitch over the knitted stitch
Instructions:
Body
Cast on 6 sts
Row 1, (k1,yo) 5 times, k1 -11sts
Row 2 and all alternate rows, purl
Row 3, ssk, (yo,k2) 7 times, yo, k2tog – 17sts
Row 5, (ssk, yo) 3 times, k1,sl2 tog knitwise, k1, p2sso, k1, (yo, k2tog) 3 times- 15sts
Row 7, (ssk,yo)3 times, sl2 tog knitwise, k1,p2sso, (yo,k2 tog) 3times – 13sts
Row 9, (ssk,yo) 2times,k1,sl2 tog knitwise,k1,p2sso,k1,(yo, k2tog) 2 times – 11sts
Row 11, (ssk,yo) 2 times, sl2 tog knitwise, k1, p2sso, (yo, k2tog) 2 times – 9 sts
Row 13, ssk, yo, k1, sl2 tog knitwise, k1, p2sso, k1,yo, k2tog – 7sts
Row 15, ssk, yo, sl2tog knitwise, k1, p2sso, yo,k2tog – 5sts
Row 17, k1, sl2tog knitwise, k1, p2sso, k1 – 3 sts
Cast off purlwise. Fasten off, cut yarn leaving long tail.
Wings ( make 2)
Cast on 4 sts
Row1, (k1,yo) 3 times, k1, – 7sts
Row 2, 4, 6, & 8, purl
Row 3, ssk, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, k2tog -9sts
Row 5, ssk, yo, k1, sl2tog knitwise, k1, p2sso, k1, yo, k2tog – 9sts
Row 7, ssk, yo, sl2tog knitwise, k1, p2sso,yo, k2tog – 5 sts
Row 9, k1, sl2tog knitwise, k1, p2sso, k1, – 3sts
Cast off purl wise. Fasten off, cut yarn.
Finishing
Overlap the cast off edges of wings and sew into place. Bend the tinsel in half and twist to form a circle in center for halo. Insert both ends through hole in bead. Place angel body with wings attached, on top off the tinsel centering it under the bead. Working each end of tinsel seperately, bring from behind and under 1 wing, crossing in front to bring over opposite shoulder to back, then weave in and out through eyelets along edge of body. Repeat with other end of tinsel for opposite side. Attach cord for hanging.
