Patience Angel

Patience Angel: Crochet Decoration by Rhondda

What is Being Made

Patience Angel is a decorative crochet angel design created by Rhondda Mol of Oombawka Design, Ltd. This project produces a finished angel decoration suitable for holiday displays, gift-giving, or seasonal décor. The completed angel uses approximately 70 to 80 yards of yarn, making it an efficient project for crafters seeking a medium-sized finished piece.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques to construct a three-dimensional angel form. The pattern utilizes standard crochet stitches to build the body, wings, and other angel components. Crafters will work with basic shaping methods to achieve the angel's form, and the project includes stuffing with poly-fil to create a soft, dimensional decoration.

Stitches and Stitch Work

While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern materials provided, intermediate crocheters can expect to encounter common crochet stitches typical of amigurumi-style or three-dimensional decorative projects. The pattern includes construction of a halo component, which uses a specialized technique with Bowdabra Bow Wire in gold, worked with a smaller crochet hook than the main body.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in White, a medium weight [4] acrylic yarn offering 364 yards per 7 ounces (198 grams)
• Primary Hook: 4.0 mm (G) size crochet hook, such as Furls Odyssey brand
• Halo Hook: 2.25 mm (B) size crochet hook for the specialized halo component
• Halo Wire: Bowdabra Bow Wire in Gold color for creating the angel's halo
• Notions: Scissors, yarn needle for finishing, stitch marker (safety pins, paper clips, or hoop earrings may substitute), and poly-fil for stuffing

Yarn Weight and Project Scale

The pattern calls for Aran weight yarn, also classified as medium [4] weight. This yarn weight provides good stitch definition and allows intermediate crafters to work at a comfortable pace. The 100% acrylic composition of Red Heart Super Saver offers durability, easy care, and affordability—ideal qualities for decorative projects intended as gifts or keepsakes.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, Patience Angel is designed for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to progress beyond basic projects. The intermediate classification suggests that crafters should be comfortable reading crochet abbreviations, increasing and decreasing stitches, and working with pattern instructions before beginning this angel decoration.