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An Introduction from Patricia to Your Aurelia, the Little Seraph Angel Amigurumi
Hello, my dear fellow crafters, and welcome! It's Patricia Poltera, and I'm just so utterly delighted to share this Aurelia, the Little Seraph angel amigurumi pattern with you all, completely free. There's something truly magical about bringing such a sweet, celestial being to life with our own hands, stitch by stitch. Crafting little Aurelia has been a pure joy, imagining her winging her way into homes and hearts, becoming a cherished keepsake or a guardian angel for someone special. It's your wonderful enthusiasm, your shares, your kind comments, and the ways you choose to support my work that keep my crochet hooks merrily clicking away and allow me to dream up more designs like this one. So, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being part of this beautiful yarn-filled journey! Let's make an angel!
Materials You'll Need for Aurelia, the Little Seraph
To bring your own little Aurelia to life, you’ll want to gather these heavenly supplies. I've listed some specific yarn weight ideas, but feel free to adapt based on your stash and desired finished size!
Yarn
- Main Color (MC) - For Robe, Head, Arms, Wing Base: Worsted weight yarn (CYC 4) in a soft White or Cream (Approx. 100-120 yards)
- Accent Color 1 (AC1) - For Hair: Worsted weight yarn (CYC 4) in a soft Yellow, light Gold, or even a fluffy white mohair or brushed acrylic for extra softness (Approx. 30-40 yards)
- Accent Color 2 (AC2) - For Wing Details & Halo: DK weight yarn (CYC 3) or embroidery floss in Metallic Gold or Silver (Approx. 10-15 yards)
- Small amount of Pink or Peach: For embroidered mouth/cheeks (embroidery floss or light fingering yarn)
Hooks & Notions
The Absolute Essentials:
- Crochet Hook: Size 3.5mm (E/4) or 3.75mm (F/5) – choose a hook that gives you tight stitches so the stuffing doesn’t show through.
- A smaller hook (e.g., 2.5mm or 3.0mm) for the halo if using finer yarn.
- Stitch Markers: Absolutely indispensable for amigurumi!
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and assembly.
- Stuffing: Good quality polyester fiberfill.
- Safety Eyes: 9mm or 10mm black safety eyes (choose a size proportional to your finished head).
- Scissors: Sharp ones make for happy crafting!
My 'Game Changer' Recommendations (Optional, but oh-so-helpful!):
- Fluffy/Brushed Yarn for Hair: If you choose this option for AC1, it can create an incredibly soft and ethereal look with minimal effort. It just screams angel hair!
- Fine Tipped Fabric Glue: A tiny dab can help secure embroidered details or the halo discreetly if you prefer not to stitch it everywhere. Use sparingly!
- Chopstick or Hemostat: For getting stuffing into small places perfectly.
- Embroidery Needle: If you're adding fine embroidered details, a dedicated embroidery needle makes it much smoother.
Skills Required & Techniques Demystified for Aurelia, the Little Seraph
This pattern is best suited for those with some amigurumi experience, so I'd call it an Intermediate level pattern. You'll be working in spirals, increasing, decreasing, and doing some lovely shaping for those wings!
Key Techniques
- Magic Ring (MR): The quintessential start for most amigurumi pieces.
- Working in a Continuous Spiral: No joining rounds unless specified, which is typical for amigurumi.
- Single Crochet (sc): The star stitch of amigurumi!
- Increase (inc): Two single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
- Invisible Decrease (dec): Decreasing using the front loops only – this makes your decreases much neater.
- Loop Stitch (for hair): This creates lovely textured loops. I'll explain it clearly in the pattern!
- Front Loop Only (FLO) / Back Loop Only (BLO): These create lovely textural details or ridges, which we'll use for shaping.
- Basic Embroidery: For facial features and any tiny embellishments.
- Assembly: Attaching parts securely and neatly.
Crochet Abbreviations Used (US Terms)
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- dec: invisible decrease (sc next 2 sts together using front loops only)
- FLO: front loop only
- BLO: back loop only
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd(s): round(s)
- [...]: repeat instructions within brackets as directed
- (...): stitch count at the end of a round
A Note on Photos & Your Unique Aurelia, the Little Seraph
My dear, remember that every handmade creation is a little piece of art, infused with your own unique touch! While I've designed this pattern to create a specific look for Aurelia, slight variations in yarn, tension, stuffing, and embroidery will make your angel truly one-of-a-kind. Embrace those little differences – they're what make her yours! The photos are a guide, but your Aurelia will have her own lovely personality.
Wonderful! The full pattern instructions await you on the next page – let the crafting begin!
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The Aurelia, the Little Seraph Amigurumi Pattern
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Work in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. Stuff pieces firmly but carefully to maintain shape, unless otherwise noted.
Head (with MC - White/Cream)
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] six times. (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] six times. (24)
Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] six times. (30)
Rnd
Rnd 7: [Sc 5, inc] six times. (42)
Rnd 8: [Sc 6, inc] six times. (48)
Rnds 9-16: Sc in each st around (8 rounds). (48)
Rnd 17: [Sc 6, dec] six times. (42)
Rnd 18: [Sc 5, dec] six times. (36)
Rnd 19: [Sc 4, dec] six times. (30) (Insert safety eyes between Rnds 14 and 15, about 8-9 stitches apart. Embroider a small nose with pink/peach yarn centered between and slightly below the eyes, over 1-2 stitches. Start stuffing the head firmly.)
Rnd 20: [Sc 3, dec] six times. (24)
Rnd 21: [Sc 2, dec] six times. (18)
Rnd 22: [Sc 1, dec] six times. (12) (Finish stuffing the head firmly.)
Rnd 23: Dec six times. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave
Hair Cap (with AC1 - Hair Color)
The loop stitch is made by inserting your hook into the stitch, wrapping the yarn over your finger to create a loop of desired length, then catching the yarn with your hook and pulling it through the stitch. Complete the sc as usual (yarn over, pull through both loops on hook). Adjust loop length to your liking – about 0.5 to 0.75 inch works well.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (working regular sc). (12)
Rnd 3: [Loop st 1, inc in next st with loop st] six times. (18)
Rnd 4: [Loop st 2, inc in next st with loop st] six times. (24)
Rnd 5: [Loop st 3, inc in next st with loop st] six times. (30)
Rnd 6: [Loop st 4, inc in next st with loop st] six times. (36)
Rnds 7-9: Loop st in each st around (3 rounds). (36) Fasten off, leaving a very long tail for sewing the hair cap to the head.
Body/Robe (with MC - White/Cream)
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] six times. (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] six times. (24)
Rnd
Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] six times. (36)
Rnd 7: [Sc 5, inc] six times. (42)
Rnds 8-12: Sc in each st around (5 rounds). (42)
Rnd 13: [Sc 5, dec] six times. (36)
Rnds 14-16: Sc in each st around (3 rounds). (36)
Rnd 17: [Sc 4, dec] six times. (30)
Rnds 18-20: Sc in each st around (3 rounds). (30)
Rnd 21: [Sc 3, dec] six times. (24)
Rnds 22-24: Sc in each st around (3 rounds). (24) (Start stuffing the body. Keep the bottom wider and stuff firmly as you go.)
Rnd 25: [Sc 2, dec] six times. (18)
Rnds 26-27: Sc in each st around (2 rounds). (18) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly.
Arms (Make 2, with MC - White/Cream)
Rnd 1: Start 5 sc in a MR. (5)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (10)
Rnds 3-5: Sc in each st around (3 rounds). (10)
Rnd 6: [Sc 3, dec] two times. (8)
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each st around (6 rounds). (8) Stuff the hand part lightly. Do not stuff the rest of the arm, or stuff very lightly to allow it to sit flat against the body. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Wings (Make 2, with MC - White/Cream, and AC2 - Metallic Gold/Silver for edging)
We'll make a basic wing shape and then add a delicate edge.
With MC: Ch 11. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn. (10) Row 2: Sc 9, inc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (11) Row 3: Inc in first st, sc 10. Ch 1, turn. (12) Row 4: Sc 11, inc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (13) Row 5: Inc in first st, sc 10, dec. Ch 1, turn. (13) Row 6: Dec, sc 9, dec. Ch 1, turn. (11) Row 7: Dec, sc 7, dec. Ch 1, turn. (9) Row 8: Dec, sc 5, dec. Ch 1, turn. (7) Row 9: Dec, sc 3, dec. Ch 1, turn. (5) Row 10: Dec, sc 1, dec. Ch 1, turn. (3) Row 11: Crochet sc3tog (decrease over all 3 sts). Ch 1. (1) Do not fasten off. Now, we'll work an edging around the entire wing. Edging Rnd 1 (MC): Sc evenly around the entire outer edge of the wing. Aim for 1 sc per row-end and 1 sc per stitch on the starting chain edge. Place 2-3 sc in the "pointy" tip of the wing to help it curve nicely. Sl st to the first sc to join. Fasten off MC.
Edging Rnd 2 (AC2 - Metallic Gold/Silver): Join AC2 with a sl st to any sc on the edge of the wing. Ch 1, [sl st in next st, ch 1] around the entire wing edge to create a delicate picot-like border or a simple sc border if you prefer. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Pro Tip for Wings: You can make the wings more "feathery" by working Edging Rnd 1 in BLO, and then using AC2 to surface crochet slip stitches along the FLO ridges you created on the main wing rows. Or, for a simpler look, just the metallic edge is lovely!
Halo (with AC2 - Metallic Gold/Silver)
Use a smaller hook if AC2 is much finer than MC. Rnd 1: Ch 20-25 (adjust for desired halo size relative to the head). Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (20-25 sc) Rnd 3: [Sl st in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st] around for a tiny scalloped edge (optional), or simply sl st in each st around for a firm cord. Fasten off, leaving a tail for securing to the head. You might want to weave in one end and use the other to attach.
Assembly Instructions for Your Aurelia, the Little Seraph
Oh, my dear, this is where your angel truly comes to life! Take your time and enjoy this magical process. Pinning pieces before sewing is your best friend here!
- Hair Cap to Head: Position the Hair Cap on the Head, ensuring the loops create a lovely hairstyle. The edge of the cap should sit like a hairline. Using the long tail from the hair cap and your yarn needle, sew the cap securely to the head. Stitch just inside the last round of the hair cap, catching stitches from the head. Make sure it's even all around. Fluff the loops once attached.
- Head to Body: Using the long tail from the body, sew the open edge of the body (Rnd 27) to the base of the head (around Rnd 22-23 area where you closed it). Make sure it's centered and secure. Add a little more stuffing into the neck area just before you completely close the seam if needed, to ensure the head is well-supported.
- Arms to Body: Pin the arms to the sides of the body, just below where the head is joined, around Rnds 25-26 of the body. The flat, unstuffed top of the arm should sit neatly against the body. Sew securely using the tails left on the arms. You can angle them slightly forward if you like.
- Wings to Back: This is a defining feature! Pin the wings to the back of the body. The straight edge (where you started with the chain) should be against the body. Position them symmetrically, angled slightly upwards for a graceful look. They should be placed roughly over Rnds 18-24 of the body. Use the long tails from the wings to sew them securely. You might want to stitch along the straight edge and then add a few anchoring stitches along the body of the wing (near the base) to keep them from flopping too much.
- Facial Features:
- Embroider a small, sweet mouth with pink/peach floss, a few rounds below the nose. A simple curved line works beautifully.
- You can add tiny white glints to the safety eyes using fine white thread or embroidery floss for extra sparkle.
- Optionally, add a touch of blush to the cheeks using a tiny bit of dry pastel, actual blush, or very diluted fabric paint applied with a dry brush or cotton swab. Be subtle!
- Halo: Position the halo above the hair. You can attach it with a few tiny, almost invisible stitches using the metallic yarn tail, securing it to the hair cap in 2-3 places so it appears to float. Alternatively, a very small dot of fabric glue can be used if you're careful.
Tips & Tricks for Your Aurelia, the Little Seraph
Troubleshooting Common Crochet Challenges
- Holes in Amigurumi: If you see stuffing, your tension might be too loose, or you might need a smaller hook for your chosen yarn. Try going down a hook size.
- Uneven Stuffing: Stuff a little at a time, and use your chopstick or tool to distribute it evenly, especially in the head and the base of the body.
- Counting Stitches: Always use a stitch marker! It's so easy to lose count in spiral rounds. It saves so much frogging (unraveling)!
Customization Corner
- Color Play: Don't feel limited by traditional angel colors! A soft blue, lavender, or even a mint green robe could be stunning. Hair could be any color of the rainbow for a more whimsical angel!
- Embellishments: Consider adding tiny seed beads or sequins to the robe for a bit of sparkle, or a tiny ribbon bow at the neckline.
- Wing Style: Experiment with different wing shapes or stitch patterns. You could even try making them with a feathery eyelash yarn for a super fluffy effect!
Gifting Your Handmade Masterpiece
- Presentation: Nestling Aurelia in a pretty box with some tissue paper makes for a beautiful gift.
- Care Instructions: Include a little handmade tag with care instructions: "Spot clean only with a damp cloth. Made with love."
- Personal Touch: A little handwritten note about the angel's "guardian" qualities can make the gift even more special.
Frequently Asked Pattern & Finishing Questions for Aurelia, the Little Seraph
- Q: My halo is a bit floppy. How can I make it stiffer? A: You can try crocheting it with a much smaller hook than recommended for the yarn to create a very dense fabric. Another trick is to lightly spray it with stiffening spray (like Stiffy) or a diluted PVA glue solution and let it dry flat in shape before attaching.
- Q: Can I make Aurelia bigger or smaller? A: Absolutely! To make her bigger, use a thicker yarn (like bulky) and a correspondingly larger hook. For a smaller version, use finer yarn (like sport or fingering weight) and a smaller hook. The pattern will work the same, but your material choices will change the scale.
- Q: My loop stitches for the hair are uneven. Any tips? A: Consistency comes with practice! Try wrapping the yarn around the same finger (or a ruler/dowel for perfect evenness) for each loop before completing the stitch. Don't worry too much; a little variation adds to the handmade charm of fluffy hair!
- Q: I'm struggling with the invisible decrease. Is there an alternative? A: While the invisible decrease (dec) is best for amigurumi, a standard sc2tog (single crochet two together) will also work. It might just be a little more visible. The key is to pull it snug!
A Final Word & Caring for Your Adorable Aurelia, the Little Seraph
And there you have it, my dear crocheter – your very own Aurelia, the Little Seraph, ready to bring a touch of handmade heaven into your world! I truly hope you enjoyed bringing her to life as much as I enjoyed designing her for you. Seeing these little characters come to life through your hands is the greatest reward, a testament to the quiet magic we create with simple yarn and hook. Remember, your continued engagement, your lovely comments, shares, and any support you offer, make it possible for me to keep these detailed patterns freely available for everyone to enjoy. Happy stitching, and may your days be filled with creativity and joy!
With warmest wishes, Patricia