Little angel

Stitch an amigurumi doll who’s super-cute and

as good as gold. Designed by Ilaria Caliri.
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This celestial sweetheart, stitched with

EASY sparkly yarn and scattered with shiny gold
PEASY stars, would be radiant on top of your
4PLY 2.5MM Christmas tree. She’d also make a great
WEIGHT HOOK
gift for lovers of all things glittery.

NOTES
YOU WILL NEED This pattern is worked using the
QScheepjes Catona amigurumi method. Work in a continuous
(100% cotton, 25g/62.5m) spiral without closing off the round with a
1 ball of Yarn A Linen (505) ss. It may help to use a stitch marker in the
QScheepjes Stone Washed last stitch of each round, moving it up as
(78% cotton, 22% acrylic, you work.
50g/130m), 1 ball of each: The Body and Head are worked as one
Yarn B Yellow Jasper (809) piece starting from the bottom. All the
Yarn C Moon Stone (801) other pieces are sewn to the body.
QScheepjes Lizzy (80% viscose,
20% polyester, 25g/101m) BODY AND HEAD
1 ball of Yarn D Gold (03) Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
QA 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc
Q1 pair of 8mm safety eyes into the loop. [6 sts]
QWhite tulle fabric (optional) Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] That neat plait and those shiny wings – this
QPipe cleaner (optional) Round 3 (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 6 amigurumi angel doll is all about the details.
QGold star sequins times. [18 sts]
QWhite sewing thread Round 4 (2dc in next st, dc in each of next
QTapestry needle 2 sts) 6 times. [24 sts] Round 35 (Dc in each of next 6 sts, dc2tog)
QStitch markers Round 5 (2dc in next st, dc in each of next 6 times. [42 sts]
QPolyester toy stuffing 3 sts) 6 times. [30 sts] Round 36 (Dc in each of next 5 sts, dc2tog)
QSafety pin Round 6 (2dc in next st, dc in each of next 6 times. [36 sts]
For yarn stockists 4 sts) 6 times. [36 sts] Round 37 (Dc in each of next 4 sts, dc2tog)
contact Scheepjes Rounds 7-12 Dc in each st around. 6 times. [30 sts]
www.scheepjes.com/en Round 13 (Dc2tog, dc in each of next 4 sts) Round 38 (Dc in each of next 3 sts, dc2tog)
3 times, dc in each of next 18 sts. [33 sts] 6 times. [24 sts]
MEASUREMENTS Round 14 (Dc2tog, dc in each of next 3 sts) Place the eyes between Rounds 29 and 30
24cm (9½in) tall 3 times, dc in each of next 18 sts. [30 sts] of Head, approx 11 sts apart.
Round 15 Dc in each st around. Stuff Head with toy stuffing and continue
ABBREVIATIONS Round 16 (Dc2tog, dc in each of next 3 sts) to stuff as you crochet.
pm place marker 6 times. [24 sts] Round 39 (Dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog)
For a full list, see page 128 Round 17 Dc in each st around. 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 18 (Dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 sts) Round 40 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times.
6 times. [18 sts] [12 sts]
Round 19 Dc in each st around. Round 41 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts]
Round 20 (Dc2tog, dc in next st) 6 times. Fasten off.
[12 sts] Thread tail end of yarn onto a tapestry
Round 21 Dc in each st around. needle; insert the needle into each front
Stuff Body with toy stuffing. loop of the last round, pull tight to close
Round 22 (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 6 the hole. Weave in ends.
times. [18 sts]
Round 23 (2dc in next st, dc in each of ARMS (MAKE 2)
next 2 sts) 6 times. [24 sts] Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 24 (2dc in next st, dc in each of Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 5dc
next 3 sts) 6 times. [30 sts] into the loop. [5 sts]
Round 25 (2dc in next st, dc in each of Round 2 2dc in each st around. [10 sts]
next 4 sts) 6 times. [36 sts] Rounds 3-12 Dc in each st around.
Round 26 (2dc in next st, dc in each of Round 13 Dc2tog, dc in each of next 8 sts.
next 5 sts) 6 times. [42 sts] [9 sts]
Round 27 (2dc in next st, dc in each of Round 14 Dc2tog, dc in each of next 7 sts.
next 6 sts) 6 times. [48 sts] [8 sts]
Rounds 28-34 Dc in each st around. Round 15 Dc2tog, dc in each of next 6 sts.

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[7 sts] times. [18 sts] surface. Using white sewing thread sew
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing Round 4 (partial round) Htr in next st, (3tr along the 4cm of hair with back stitches,
Arm to Body. in next st) twice, htr in next st, dc in next st, then remove the tape from the yarn.
Stuff and insert a pipe cleaner if you want ss in next st. Place this piece onto the hair cap with the
to be able to bend Arms. Begin next round in next st, beginning of stitching line in the position of the parting.
rounds will shift. Sew in place with small stitches along the
LEGS (MAKE 2) Round 5 Working in back loop only, dc in previous stitching line. Use the other
Using Yarn A, make a magic loop. each st around. [22 sts] strands of yarn for covering the rear part of
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 5dc Round 6 Dc in each of next 13 sts, dc2tog, the hair cap, use your crochet hook to
into the loop. [5 sts] dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in each apply each strand as a fringe.
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [10 sts] of next 3 sts. [20 sts] Comb the hair to one side and make a
Round 3 (2dc in next dc, dc in next st) 5 Round 7 Dc in each of next 10 sts, ss in braid, then tie with Yarn D.
times. [15 sts] next st, ch6, skip 9 sts, ss in next st.
Round 4 (partial round) Htr in next st, (3tr [10 dc, 1 ch-6 sp] DRESS
in next st) twice, htr in next st, dc in next st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing Shoes SKIRT
Begin next round in next st, beginning of to feet. Using Yarn B, ch30, ss to first ch to join into
rounds will shift. a ring.
Round 5 Dc in each of next 10 sts, dc2tog, HAIR CAP Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), (2dc in
dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in each Using Yarn C, make a magic loop. next ch, dc in next 4 ch) 6 times. [36 sts]
of next 3 sts. [17 sts] Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc Round 2 (2dc in next st, dc in each of next
Round 6 Dc in each of next 10 sts, (dc2tog) into the loop. [6 sts] 5 sts) 6 times. [42 sts]
twice, dc in each of next 3 sts. [15 sts] Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] Round 3 (2dc in next st, dc in each of next
Round 7 (Dc2tog, dc in each of next 3 sts) Rounds 3-7 Continue increasing by 6 sts 6 sts) 6 times. [48 sts]
3 times. [12 sts] evenly each round, working as for Rounds Round 4 Dc in each st around.
Rounds 8-18 Dc in each st around. [12 sts] 22-26 of Body and Head. [42 sts] Round 5 (2dc in next st, dc in each of next
Round 19 (Dc2tog, dc in each of next 4 sts) Rounds 8-14 Dc in each st around. 7 sts) 6 times. [54 sts]
twice. [10 sts] Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing Hair Round 6 Dc in each st around.
Rounds 20-29 Dc in each st around. Cap to Head. Round 7 Increase by 6 sts evenly around in
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing same fashion. [60 sts]
Leg to Body. Hair Cap is used as a base for securing the Rounds 8-10 Dc in each st around.
Stuff and insert a pipe cleaner if you want hair. Sew the Hair Cap onto the Head. Rounds 11-26 Repeat (Rounds 7-10) four
to be able to bend Legs. To make strands of hair cut a piece of more times. [84 sts]
adhesive tape approx 6cm long and fix it Round 27 (2dc in next st, dc in each of
SHOES (MAKE 2) to your work surface sticky side up. Using next 13 sts) 6 times. [90 sts]
Using Yarn D, make a magic loop. Yarn C, cut lengths measuring approx Round 28 Dc in each st around.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc 40cm. Place the centre of each yarn piece Fasten off and weave in ends.
into the loop. [6 sts] at right angles to the adhesive tape, Use the sewing thread to sew the gold star
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] positioning them close together. Cover sequins on Skirt.
Round 3 (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 6 4cm of tape, then remove it from the work
TOP
Using Yarn D, start crocheting on the other
Once you’ve finished side of the foundation ch of Skirt.
the dress, sew on the Starting from centre back and counting
star sequins using from right to left, skip 3 sts, join Yarn D in
image as a guide. the next st.
Row 1 Ch1, dc in each of next 3 sts, (2dc in
next st, dc in each of next 4 sts) 3 times,
2dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, turn.
[26 sts]
Row 2 Ch1, dc in each of next 26 sts, turn.
Row 3 Ch1, dc2tog, dc in each of next 22
sts, dc2tog, turn. [24 sts]
Row 4 Ch1, dc in each of next 10 sts, ch4,
skip 4 sts, dc in each of next 10 sts, turn.
[20 dc, 1 ch-4 sp]
Row 5 Ch1, dc in each of next 10 sts, ch4,
skip ch-4 sp, dc in each of next 10 sts, turn.
Row 6 6ss, ch1, dc in each of next 4 sts,
ch4, skip ch-4 sp, dc in each of next 4 sts,

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turn. [8 dc, 1 ch-4 sp] A strand of yarn

Row 7 Ch1, dc in each of next 4 sts, ch1, dc wound with star
inserting the hook 4 rows below, ch1, dc in sequins makes an
each of next 4 sts, ch10 (for strap), ss into easy-peasy halo.
the last st of Row 5, continue crocheting on
the side of the top (1dc for each row-end),
then continue on the other side of the
foundation ch of Skirt, (dc in each of next 3
sts, 2dc in next st) twice, 1dc for each
row-end on the second side of Top until
Row 5, ch10 (for strap), ss onto the first st of
Row 7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

UNDERSKIRT (OPTIONAL)
Cut an 80x6cm rectangle from the white
tulle and fold in half lengthwise. With a
tapestry needle thread, make long stitches
along the opposite side of the fold. Pull the
yarn to gather fabric until it is the same Continue crocheting to merge 2 pieces
size as the hem of the skirt. Sew the tulle to (1 small and 1 big) together, starting from
the inside of skirt, 2cm from the hem. Big Piece:
Round 1 Dc in each of next 10 sts on Big
HALO Piece, dc2tog (using 1 dc from Big Piece
Cut a length of Yarn B approx twice the and 1 from Small Piece), continue on Small
head circumference. Sew the star sequins Piece, dc in each of next 6 sts, dc2tog, dc in
with thread along the length for the each of next 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in each of
measure of the head circumference. next 6 sts, dc2tog (using 1 dc from Small
Tie around the head. Piece and 1 from Big Piece), dc in each of The butterfly-shaped wings are attached to
next 10 sts, dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 sts, the angel’s back with a simple safety pin.
WINGS dc2tog, pm. [42 sts]
SMALL PIECE (MAKE 2) Round 2 Dc in each of next 9 sts, dc2tog,
Using Yarn D, ch4. dc in each of next 5 sts, dc2tog, dc in each
Round 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in of next 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in each of next 5
next ch, 5dc in next ch, rotate to work sts, dc2tog, dc in each of next 8 sts,
along the opposite side of the foundation dc2tog, dc in next st, remove st marker,
ch, dc in next ch, 4dc in last ch. [12 sts] dc2tog, pm. [36 sts]
Round 2 (Dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in Round 3 Dc in each of next 7 sts, dc2tog,
next st, dc in next st, 2dc in next st) twice. dc in each of next 4 sts, dc2tog, dc in each
[16 sts] of next 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in each of next 4
Round 3 (Dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in sts, dc2tog, dc in each of next 6 sts,
next st, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in dc2tog, dc in next st, remove st marker, A pair of glitzy Mary Jane-style shoes are a
next st) twice. [20 sts] dc2tog, pm. [30 sts] sweet finishing touch for Ilaria’s angel.
Rounds 4-8 Dc in each st around. Round 4 Dc in each of next 5 sts, dc2tog,
Fasten off and weave in ends. Do not stuff, dc in each of next 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in each
flatten the piece. of next 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in each of next 3
sts, dc2tog, dc in each of next 4 sts,
BIG PIECE (MAKE 2) dc2tog, dc in next st, remove st marker,
Using Yarn D, ch4. dc2tog, pm. [24 sts]
Rounds 1-3 Rep as for the Small Piece. Round 5 Dc in each of next 7 sts, dc2tog,
[20 sts] dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in each
Round 4 (Dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in of next 5 sts, dc2tog, dc in each of next 2
next st, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in sts, remove st marker, dc2tog. [20 sts]
each of next 2 sts) twice. [24 sts] Round 6 Dc in each st around.
Round 5 (Dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in Rep from Round 1 for second Big and Small
next st, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, dc in pieces.
each of next 3 sts) twice. [28 sts] Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing the two
Rounds 6-13 Dc in each st around. Wings together.
Do not cut the yarn. Sew a safety pin at the centre of the wings,
Do not stuff, flatten the piece. then pin it to the back of the doll.

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