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What you need
Fine cotton crochet thread or bedspread cotton
Steel crochet hook suitable for your thread
Small bead, optional
Yarn needle or fine needle for finishing
Scissors
Instructions
These sweet little icicle angels are a lovely handmade Christmas ornament to crochet when you want something simple, meaningful, and quick. Made with fine cotton thread, a steel crochet hook, and an optional bead, each angel has a delicate spiral icicle body, tiny wings, and a loop for hanging on the Christmas tree.
They are perfect for using as tree ornaments, handmade gift toppers, memorial angels, church fair crafts, Christmas garlands, or small keepsake gifts. Because they use only a small amount of thread, they are also a wonderful stash-busting crochet project for leftover bedspread cotton. Make a single angel for a thoughtful handmade decoration, or crochet a whole set in white, silver, cream, pale blue, or soft gold for a frosty winter display.
Notes Before You Begin
If you would like a bead at the end of the icicle body, thread the bead onto your crochet thread before you begin crocheting.
The head is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
The spiral shape forms naturally when you work multiple stitches into each chain.
You can make the body longer by beginning with a longer chain. A chain of 20 makes a shorter angel, while a chain of 30 creates a longer icicle-style angel.
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
sl st – slip stitch
dtr – double treble crochet
Instructions
Head
Ch 2.
Work 6 sc into the second ch from the hook.
Round 1: Work 2 sc into each stitch around. You will have 12 sc.
Rounds 2–3: Work 1 sc into each stitch around.
Next round: Sc2tog around until 4 stitches remain.
Sl st into the next sc.
Skip 1 sc, then sl st into the next stitch together with the first slip stitch to close the head neatly.
Do not fasten off.
Body
Ch 20 for a short icicle body, or ch 30 for a longer icicle body.
If you are using a bead at the bottom of the icicle, slide the bead up now.
Sl st around the bead to secure it in place.
Work 4 sc into each chain along the body chain until you reach the last 2 chains.
Sl st into the next chain.
The body will begin to curl into a spiral as you work.
Wings
The wings are worked from the same area at the top of the angel.
Ch 5.
Work 5 dtr into the first chain of the ch-5.
Sl st into the same chain where you began the ch-5.
Repeat once more for the second wing.
Fasten off, leaving a long thread tail. This tail needs to be long enough to pass up through the angel’s head and form the hanging loop.
Optional Bead Between the Wings
If you would like a bead in the middle between the wings, thread it onto the finishing tail now and position it neatly between the wings.
Secure it in place before continuing.
Finishing
Thread the long finishing tail up through the angel’s head.
Create a hanging loop at the top.
Secure the loop by wrapping or stitching the thread around a nearby stitch. A knot is not always needed, but you can knot it discreetly if you prefer.
Feed the remaining thread tail back down through the head.
Trim the end close so it does not show.
Shape the wings and body gently with your fingers.
Your crochet icicle angel is ready to hang on the Christmas tree or tie onto a handmade gift.
Crafting Tip
For a more polished finish, lightly block the wings with a little fabric stiffener or diluted white glue. This helps the angel hold its shape, especially if you are making them for a garland, craft fair, or Christmas tree display. You can also use metallic thread or add a tiny pearl bead for a softer vintage look.
Original Pattern Credit
This project was originally created by Judith Prindle
i dunno, it looks o.k but seriously who would want to make it? if i were going 2 put my precious spare time into making something, i would make something a little more meaningfull like the teddy bear blanket, now thats cute!