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Angel ~ Designed by Sue Taylor

Instructions:
Cast on 34 and garter st 2 rows
Row 1: K2tog, Knit to last 2st, K2tog  (32sts)
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K2tog, Knit to last 2st, K2tog (30sts)
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: K2tog, Knit to last 2st, K2tog (28sts)

Row 6: Purl
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: Knit
Rows 10 – 13: As rows 6-9
Rows 14 – 17: As rows 6-9
Row 18: Purl
Knit 2 tog to end (14)
Then purl 2 tog to end (7).
Face:  Knit 1 row,
Inc in every st purlwise (14)
Inc in 1st and last st of knit row (16)
Then ss 5 rows,
Knit 2 tog to end (8)
Purl 2 tog to end (4)

Wings – in one piece
Cast on 28sts
Knit one row
Cont in garter stitch
Cast off 1st at each end 
Until 1st remains. Cast off.

Halo:– A chain stitched circle which fits the head, sewn in place.

Making Up:
Thread wool through and pull up tightly sew down seam and stuff head then do a running stitch round base of head to seal in stuffing.
Sew down rest of body
Fold wings in half and sew along the joined edge at the back of the angel’s body