Christmas Angel Tea Cosy - crochet

This is particularly kitsch but oh so cute. The Christmas Angel is an adaptation of the scallop tea cosy in my May post.

From this Scallop Tea Cosy pattern posted in May:

To this sassy Angel Tea Cosy in December. Imagine this little darling sitting on your Christmas table! Or whip up a few for gifts, packaged with some nice teas.

So here are the instructions. Remember there are Australian and American versions so make sure you use the correct ones. I hope you enjoy making this little sweetie and that she gives someone Peace and Joy at Christmas.

Australian Instructions
8ply yarn Size 8 or 4mm hook

Head Use flesh coloured yarn
1. 2ch, starting in 2nd from hook make 8htr, slst join.
2. 2ch, 1htr same space, then 2htr each sp around, slst join = 16
3, 4, 5, 6 work 2ch, 15htr around, slst to join = 16.
7. 1ch, 2dc tog, 1dc next 6, 2dc tog, 1 dc next 6, slst = 14
8. 1 dc each sp around = 14, do not join, cut off leaving length to sew onto body.

Angel Hair (I thread 3 stars onto yarn which I used in row 2.)
Using a large hook – 5mm and make a 3ch circle.
1. 3ch, then work 11tr into circle, 1slst to join.
2. 2ch, 1tr, then 2tr in to each st around = 24
3. 1dc, 1dbtr around. Finish off and stitch to head,

Follow the instructions to make a scallop tea cosy then stitch her head to the top. Using sparkly yarn you can dress up your angel.

Angel Tea Cosy
American Instructions


8ply/ worsted weight yarn Size 8 or 4mm hook

Head: Use flesh coloured yarn
1. 2ch, starting in 2nd from hook make 8hdc, slst join.
2. 2ch, 1hdc same space, then 2hdc each sp around, slst join = 16
3, 4, 5, 6 work 2ch, 15hdc around, slst to join = 16.
7. 1ch, 2sc tog, 1sc next 6, 2sc tog, 1sc next 6, slst = 14
8. 1sc each sp around = 14, do not join, cut off leaving length to sew onto body.

Angel Hair (I thread 3 stars onto yarn which I used in row 2.)
Using a large hook – 5mm and make a 3ch circle.
1. 3ch, then work 11dc into circle, 1slst to join.
2. 2ch, 1dc, then 2dc in to each st around = 24
3. 1sc, 1tr around. Finish off and stitch to head,

Follow the instructions to make a scallop tea cosy then stitch her head to the top. Using sparkly yarn you can dress up your angel.

This is an original design protected by copyright.

(c) crochetroo 2006. This also includes the images on this page as well as the pattern.
Do not reproduce pattern or images by any means. You may use it for personal use, gifts and charity fundraising. Do not sell to make a personal profit. I design with the intention of giving. This is the Christmas Spirit.

HAPPY GIVING!