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Free Crochet Pattern: Angels and Pineapples Afghan
Kettle
Angel
by Rose V.
This angel was done up for the 1997 Kettle Drive to remind people of the Angel TreeProject in our area. This angel is about 2½ inches tall.
Materials:
40yrds. Any color bedspread weight cotton thread (size 10)
5 yrds. Medium metallic braid (#16)
steel crochet hook, size 6 (1.80 mm)
polyester stuffing(cotton balls can be used-just the right size for head)
plastic ring(or shape circle with pipecleaner; or use poptops from soda cans)
1/4yrd. Of sport weight knitting yarn (used to make bow around neck)can use ribbon
Head:
Rnd 1: With thread and beg at top, ch 2, 9 sc in second ch from hook; join.
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 3: ch 1, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc)around. (27 sc)
Rnd 4-6: ch 2, hdc in each sc around, join
Rnd 7: ch 1, (dec, sc in next sc) around. (Note: work dec as follows: Pull up a loop in
each of next 2 sc, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook)18 hdcs.
Rnd 8: ch2, (dec 4 times, sc in next sc) twice. 10 hdcs.
Rnd 9: ch 1, sc in each hdc around; do not finish off, stuff lightly.
Body:
Rnd 1: slst in next sc,ch 4 (counts as first dc plus ch 1, now and throughout), (dc in next
sc, ch 1) around; join with slst to first dc: 10 ch-1 sps.
Rnd 2: slst in first ch 1 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp, ch 1,(dc, ch 1) twice in next ch -1 sp and
in each ch-1 sp around; join with slst to first dc: 20 ch-1 sps.
Rnd 3: slst in first ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch
2, skip next 5 ch-1 sp, place marker around first sk ch-1 for wing placement, dc in next
ch-1 sp, (ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, ch 2, skip last 5 ch-1 sps, place marker
around first sk ch-1 for wing placement; join with slst to first dc: 10 ch-sps.
Rnd 4: slst in first ch-1 sp, ch 5, dc in same sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next sp and each sp
around; join with slst to third ch of beginning ch-5.
(Note: work shell as follows: (2dc,ch 2, 2 dc) in sp indicated.)
Rnd 5: slst in first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), (dc, ch2, 2 dc)
in same sp, work shell in next ch-2 sp and in each ch-2 sp around; join with slst to first
dc.
*[][Rnd 6-9: slst in next dc and in first ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 2, *
work shell in next shell (ch-2sp), ch 2; repeat from * around; join with slst to first dc.
Rnd10: slst in next dc and first ch-2 sp, ch 4,(dc, ch 1) 6 times in same sp, sc in next ch-
2 sp, ch 1, *(dc, ch 1) 7 times in next shell, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1; repeat from *
around; join with slst to first dc; finish off.] 2nd skirt or underskirt repeat from*[ ][
(Note: Rnd 10 is done in Red or Green rest of body done in white; also last rnd on wings will also be done in red or green while rest of wing done in white-this makes contrast edge which finishes off the angel. Any body color can be used and contrasting trim color used) Popular variations were pink body with red trim or with christmas varigated red/green/white trim.
Wing:
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join thread with slst in any marked ch-1 sp on rnd 2 of
body; ch 3, ( dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp,work shell in each of next 4 ch-1 sps; 5 ch-2 sps.
Rnd 2-3: Turn, slst in first 2 dc and in next ch-2, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 2, *
work shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, repeat from * across.
Rnd 4: Turn, slst in first 2 dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp, (ch 1, dc in same
sp) 6 times; ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, * (dc, ch 1) 7 times in next ch-2 sp, sc in next
ch-2 sp, ch 1 across. Slst into center shell at bottom of wing area, slst to beginning of dc
of rnd to form sleeve like area.
Repeat for second wing
Halo:
Join metallic braid with slst around plastic ring; ch 1, 32 sc in ring; join with slst to first
sc; finish off.
(Alternate halo: ch 15, slst to form ring. Ch 2, hdc 32 times in ring; join with slst to first
hdc; finish off-----this good if not have plastic ring but requires starching to keep shape)
Finishing:
Attach halo to head 3rd row from top center back. Make sure halo extends over top of
head, adjust placement as needed. Attach with slst or sew on.
Tie yarn bow around neck, leaving enough yarn to reach to bottom of skirt. Ribbon can
be used instead of yarn if you prefer.
DO NOT STARCH ANGELS USED FOR ANGEL AFGHAN
Starching: (Need: stiffening solution; paper towels; plastic wrap; plastic foam cone;
rust-proof pins)can use any cone shape(made mine with alum. foil; didn't use plastic wrap; pins are a must if don't want dry unevenly shaped)
Stiffing process is required to achieve the desired effect. Read the following instructions
before beginning.
Prepare stiffening solution by one of the following methods:
1. Mix a heavy solution of commercial starch following manufacturer's directions.
2. Mix equal parts of white glue and water (Arleene's fabric stiffener also requires
dilution)
3. Using a commercial fabric stiffener, follow manufacturer's directions. This is the most
durable method, but remember that it is permanent; it will not wash out.
To stiffen the angel's dress, use the following procedure.
Cover ironing board or blocking board with plastic wrap; cover cone with plastic wrap.
Keeping head dry, immerse dress in stiffening solution and squeeze to remove excess.
Blot with paper towel.
With cone on blocking board, place dress over cone and pin edges at regular intervals.
Stuff sleeves with plastic wrap. Let dry before removing pins and plastic wrap.
Afghan:
Angel Afghan (Angels and Pineapples Afghan)
by Rose V.
Diagram: white area's are solid hdc's with placement of angels.
Gray areas are pineapple areas.(14 pineapples across-with 13 shells between pineapples)
(side border is half-shell)
Size of finished afghan : approx. 54" X 66"
Done up in crochet thread #10 bedspread weight using three strands at a time(equals sports weight yarn)3 balls of white or color of your choice(requires approx. 9420 yds [ 3 x 3140yrds].) Sports weight yarn (requires approx. 3140 yrds or 28 oz.)thread count does not include amount for making angels, see Kettle angel pattern for this information.
Note: if use sport weight yarn only use one strand.
If use crochet thread use 3 strands at a time
Size H crochet hook
Remember must compliment angels (angels=Kettle Angels, be sure to get Kettle Angel pattern*note: do not starch angels)
Kettle Angels= 8 for 2 placements and 9 for 3 placements
total of 17 angels needed.
Afghan Instructions:
Ch.229
Rnd 1: ch 2,(counts as first hdc, here and throughout), hdc in each ch across, turn.
Rnd 2-10: ch 2, hdc in each hdc across.
Rnd 11: ch 3(counts as first dc, here and throughout), 2 dc in next hdc,* ch 7, skip next 5 hdc, sc in next hdc, ch 3, skip next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, ch 7, skip next 5 hdc, shell in next hdc (shell= 2dc, ch 1, 2 dc), repeat from* across ending with 2dc in next to last hdc and 1dc in last hdc of row(this the ch3 of turn which makes last dc here and throughout). (14 ch-3 loops, 13 shells)
Rnd 12: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc,* ch 3, sc in ch 7-space, ch 5, sc in ch3-space, ch3, shell in center of shell. Repeat from* end with 2dc in next to last dc, dc in last dc, turn. (14 ch-5 loops, 13 shells)
Rnd 13: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *11trc in ch5- space, shell in shell. Repeat from * across ending with 2 dc in next to last dc, 1 dc in last dc, turn.
Rnd 14: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc,* ch2, sc in 1st trc,( ch3, skip next trc, sc in next trc) 5 times. Ch 2**shell in top of next shell; repeat from * ending at ** 2dc in next to last dc, dc in last dc,turn.
Rnd 15: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *(ch3, skip first loop, sc in next ch-3sp)5 times, ch3, ** shell in top next shell, repeat from * ending at ** 2dc in next to last dc, dc in last dc of row.
Rnd 16: ch3, 2 dc in next dc, *ch 4, skip first loop, sc in next ch-3 sp,(ch3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 4 times; ch 4,** shell in next shell, repeat from* ending at ** 2 dc in next to last dc, dc in last dc, turn.(4 ch3-loops)
Rnd 17: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *ch 5, skip first loop,sc in next ch3-sp(,ch 3 sc in next ch3-sp) 3 times; ch 5, ** shell in next shell, repeat from * ending at ** 2dc in next to last dc, dc in last dc, turn.(3 ch3-loops)
Rnd 18: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, * ch 7, skip first loop sc in next ch3-sp,(ch 3, sc in next ch3-sp) 2 times; ch7, ** shell in next shell. Repeat from * ending at ** 2dc in next to last dc, dc in last dc, turn.(2 ch3-loops)
Rnd 19: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, * ch 8, skip first loop, sc in next ch 3 loop, ch 8, repeat from * ending with 2 dc in next to last dc, dc in last dc, turn.
Rnd 20: ch 2, 2 hdc in next dc, *7 hdc in ch 8-sp, hdc in sc,7 hdc in ch8-sp, hdc in top of shell, repeat from * across ending with 2 hdc in next to last dc, hdc in last dc, ( total 229 hdc's)
Rnd 21-29: ch 2, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in each hdc across ending with 2 hdc in next to last hdc, hdc in last hdc, turn.
Rnd30: (repeat rnds ll-28 )5 times.
Attach angels according to diagram (securing at neck, wings, and skirt-secure on back side of angel so that front of angel stands out from afghan with wings fully spread-ribbon or yarn tie at neck can be brought through around stitches of afghan to secure angel at neck, tack other areas with thread)
Attach tassles to ends of afghan if want nice finished look to afghan.
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