Lollipop Angel Ornament

By: Patricia Giannini for favecrafts.com

By: Patricia Giannini for favecrafts.com

"Lollipop Angel is a whimsical ornament that can be used as an ornament on the tree or as a unique gift card. It is not only an ornament but a sweet treat for the recipient. It only takes a few yards of white yarn, can be adapted to size by choice of yarn. The gold trim is optional. You can make it with a full size lollipop or use a mini-lollipop. It literally only takes minutes to complete the entire project. It is a simple project for beginners, but also a fun project for experienced crocheters."

Estimated CostUnder $10

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

MaterialsYarn

Primary TechniqueCrochet

Beginner

HolidayChristmas

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

Small Amount White yarn (Can be made with baby yarn or worsted)
Small Amount of gold metallic crochet thread for halo
Small Amount of Gold Metallic Crochet thread for trim on Angel's skirt (Optional)
G Crochet Hook for baby yarn
H Crochet Hook for worsted
D Crochet Hook for Halo
Lollipop (Mini-lollipop for baby yarn; Full size lollipop for worsted)

Instructions

Gauge: 2 rounds dc = 1" Finished Size: Approximately 3-1/2" using baby yarn. Approximately 5" using worsted.
Rnd 1: Ch 12, join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same ch, 2 dc in next ch, 2 dc in each ch. 2 dc in last ch. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, sk 9 dc, 2 dc in each of next 3 dc, sk 9 dc, 2 dc in last dc, join with slip st in top of first dc (12 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, join in first dc. (16 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, dc in last dc, join in top of first dc. (21 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat around, join with sl st in first dc. Fasten off. (26 dc)
(Optional) Using gold metallic crochet thread: Sc in each Rnd 6 stitches. Fasten off.
Halo: Using D Hook & gold metallic crochet thread: Ch 16, join with sl st. Rnd 1: Sc in each ch around, join in first ch. Fasten off, leaving a long piece of thread to use for hanger.
Finishing: Glue halo to top of lollipop. Insert lollipop into angel's neck. Tie hanger. (If lollipop slips from angel's neck, glue front of lollipop to neck).