Angel Bell Ornaments

Materials
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Hot glue gun
Size 10 crochet thread
Size 9 crochet hook or whatever size is needed to make gauge
1/8" ribbon
3/4" bell
Pearl Bead
Metal bead cap to fit pearl bead
Open eye beading needle

Gauge: 5 dc = 1/2"

Finished size: Top of head to bottom of dress 2-1/2"


Dress

Ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. (Neckhole formed)

Rnd 1: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of beg. ch 3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Repeat Rnd 1. (32 dc)

STOP here for a moment and take time to tie in your beginning tail.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same sp, 2 sc in each of next 3 dc. (This forms the front bodice). *Ch 2, skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc, sc in next dc (1st scallop formed). Repeat from * 2 more times for a total of 3 scallops. Fold in half with wrong sides together, sl st in first ch of beginning scallop. (This forms the first wing.) 2 sc in each of the next 4 dc. (This forms the back bodice). **Ch 2, skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc, sc in next dc. (First scallop of second wing formed). Repeat from ** 2 more times for a total of 3 scallops. Fold again and sl st in first ch of this set of scallops. (This forms the second wing). Join with sl st to beg ch 1.

Rnd 4: WORKING ONLY IN BODICE STITCHES...SKIP WINGS. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each sc around. Join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (32 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (64 dc)

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (64 dc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in beg ch 1.

Finishing

Cut a length of ribbon approx 10" long. String bell onto ribbon and even up the ends of ribbon with the bell hanging evenly at the bottom. String ribbon up thru the skirt and thru the neckhole.

If your pearl bead has a small hole you need to string one piece of ribbon thru the pearl bead and the other piece of ribbon will lay along the backside of the bead/head. Use a small dot of glue to hold the ribbon in place. String on the metal bead cap and use a small dot of glue to hold in place.

Tie a knot in the top of the ribbon to make hanger.

You can use other sizes of yarn, hooks, pearl beads and caps to make different size angels. Just use the appropriate size pearl bead to keep the head proportionate to the body/dress.