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Mini Nativity Set—UK Pattern

THINGS YOU NEED STITCHES GAUGE 10 stitches x 12 rows = 6cm

DK Yarn in a variety of colours Magic Ring
4.00mm hook Chain (ch) YARN QUANITITIES
Darning Needle Double Crochet (dc) Figure—approx. 13 metres
Scissors Slip Stitch (SS) for the body, 6 metres for
Polyester Filling Decreasing Stitch (2dctog) the head.
Cotton Buds Increasing Stitch (2dc) Cloaks—12 metres each
Fabric Glue Headdress—14 metres each
Cardboard (reinforces base of figures) FINISHED SIZES Other—various small
Figures are approx 11cm tall amounts
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Mini Nativity Set—Notes

COLOURS
You can use any colours you like for the figures—it’s a great project for using up leftovers. However, I would recommended fol-
lowing this method:

Mary—white & blue

Joseph—brown and grey
Shepherds—2 or 3 shades of grey or brown
Kings—use 3 similar colours for each King, for example for King 1 use red/orange/yellow, King 2 use purple/lilac/pink and
for King 3 use 3 shades of green, 3 shades or blue, or a combination of blue and green.

SIZES

The pattern works best using DK yarn and a 4.00mm hook, but it can also be made using 4ply yarn
and a 3.00mm hook—this makes the figures much smaller. The figures will be approximately 7.5cm
tall.

You might find that you need to add a couple of extra rows in the headdress and the cloaks to get
them long enough, if using 4ply.
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Mini Nativity Set—Basic Figure

Make a magic ring and ch1, (SS to join and ch1 after each The basic figure should look something like this, follow this
Round). same pattern for all the figures.

Round 1 Work 10dc into ring, SS to join, ch1.

Round 2 2dc into each stitch around (20dc)
Round 3 1dc x 3, 2dc—repeat sequence all around (25dc)

Measure cardboard circle now.

Round 4 to 8 1dc into each stitch around

(25dc) (insert cardboard base here)
Round 9 1dc x 3, 2dctog—repeat se-
quence all around (20dc)
Round 10 1dc all around (20dc)
Round 11 1dc x 3, 2dctog—repeat se-
quence all around (16dc)
Round 12 1dc all around (16dc)
Round 13 1dc x 2, 2dctog—repeat se-
quence all around (12dc). Stuff On the next pages there are instructions for accessories for
Round 14 2dctog x 6 (6dc). Fasten off. each figure, the cloaks are all made the same way, and most of
the headdresses are too, but you can make minor alterations to
Join flesh coloured yarn in any stitch. make some of them slightly different.

Round 15 1dc all around (6dc) The Kings and the Angel have additional accessories. And
Round 16 2dc all around (12dc) there are also instructions on how to make
Round 17 1dc, 2dc – repeat all around (18dc) Baby Jesus, his manger and a sheep.
Round 18 to 20 1dc all around (18dc)
Round 21 1dc, 2dctog, repeat all around (12dc) Stuff.
Round 22 2dctog x 6 (6dc). Fasten off and sew the gap closed.
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Mini Nativity Set—Cloaks

Each figure wears a cloak and they are all made in the same Try and get 1dc into each row end to make it as even as possi-
way, just use the appropriate colours for the figure you are ble. Once at the top of the other side, fasten off and leave a long
working on. tail, and use this to sew around your figure.

Chain 15,

Row 1 1dc into 2nd chain from hook and 1dc into each stitch
along (14dc) ch1, turn
Row 2 to 9 1dc into each stitch long, ch1, turn (14dc)
Row 10 2dc, 1dc into 12 stitches, 2dc (16dc), ch1, turn.
Row 11 1dc across (16dc). Chain 1 but do not turn.

The first part of your cloak should look like this:

The King’s cloaks tend to look better if you use a contrasting

colour for this last step. So in this instance, fasten off after Row
11, then attach a new colour and work the edging in the same
way (as mentioned earlier).

Work 1dc neatly down the side, across the bottom and back up
the other side (2nd photo above shows 1st few stitches).
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Mini Nativity Set—Headdress (Mary, Joseph, Shepherd)

The headdress for Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds are all the If you would like to add a different colour to the edge of the
same, just use the appropriate colour. They are worked in 2 headdress, finish the headdress as directed, then follow the
sections – the 1st part is in rounds, and the 2nd part is in rows. steps below.
Make a magic ring and chain 1
Put a slip knot on your hook with the new yarn, then attach
Round 1 9dc into ring, pull tight, SS to join, ch1 into any stitch using a SS on the bottom edge of the head-
Round 2 2dc all around (18dc), SS to join, ch1 dress.
Round 3 to 4 1dc all around (18dc), SS to join, ch1 and turn Then work a SS through each stitch all around the edge of the
your work (do not fasten off). headdress. SS to join and fasten off.
The next part is worked in rows
Row 1 work 1dc into 12 stitches, (12dc) ch1, then turn your
work.
Row 2 Work 1dc back across those 12 stitches, ch1, turn.
Row 3 to 7 1dc across, ch1, turn (do not turn at the end of Row
7)
Edging Work 1dc all around the edge of the headdress, SS to
join then fasten off.
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Mini Nativity Set—King & Shepherd Accessories

KING HEADDRESS Worked in 2
sections – the 1st part is in rounds, and
the 2nd part is worked in rows.
Make a magic ring and chain 1.
Round 1 9dc into ring, SS to join, ch1
Round 2 2dc into each stitch around
(18dc), SS to join, ch1.
Round 3 to 5 1dc all around (18dc). SS to
join, ch1 (do not fasten off). SHEPHERD’S STAFF/CROOK
After Round 5, turn your work, then con- Take a cotton bud and snip off the end. Blob some glue (fabric
tinue in Rows. glue or PVA will do) on the remaining cotton/fluffy end and
Row 1 1dc x 12, ch1, turn (12dc) along the stick, then start to wrap some brown yarn tightly all
Row 2 1dc x 12, ch1 turn (12dc) around to the bottom.
Row 3 1dc x 12. Fasten off.
Keep going all the way to the bottom, dap on some more glue
Attach new colour to any stitch along the and secure yarn in position.
bottom edge of the headdress, then work
1dc into each stitch all around the entire
edge. SS to join, fasten off.

CROWN Use yellow yarn.

Chain 25, join with a SS to 1st chain to
make a circle, then ch1.
Round 1 1dc into each chain around (25dc) SS to join, ch1.
Round 2 1dc into the 1st 10 stitches. Into the next stitch work
(1dc, chain 3, 1dc – all in same stitch – this is the 1st peak), Sew to your Shepherd in the appropriate
then 1dc in the next stitch, then (1dc, chain 3, 1dc), 1dc, (1dc, place.
chain 3 1dc), then 1dc x 10. SS to join, fasten off, sew in ends.
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Mini Nativity Set—Baby Jesus and The Manger

Use pink or flesh coloured yarn, then make a magic ring and The manger is worked in Rows at first, then switches to
chain 1 Rounds after Row 5.
Round 1 10dc into ring, SS to join, ch1 Chain 9.
Round 2 to 6 1dc all around, SS to join,
Row 1 Work 1dc into the 2nd chain
ch1. Stuff.
from the hook and 1dc into each chain
Round 7 2dctog x 5. Fasten off sew in ends,
along (8dc), ch1, turn.
and your little baby bean is ready for his
blanket. Check the length against your baby, it
should be about the same length as the
BABY BLANKET This is worked in 2 baby.
sections – the 1st part is in rounds, and the 2nd part is worked
in rows. Row 2 to 5 1dc into each stitch along ch1 turn. After Row 5,
ch1 but do not turn.
Make a magic ring and chain 1.
Work in Rounds from now on.
Round 1 10dc into ring, SS to join, ch1.
Round 2 1dc, 2dc, repeat all around, SS to Round 1 Work 1dc all around the edge of the rectangle, it
join, ch1 (15dc) should work out as 5dc along the short edges & 8dc across
Round 3 to 4 1dc all around, SS to join, the long edges. Join with a SS and ch1.
ch1, then turn your work (do not fasten off). Round 2 to 4 1dc into each stitch around (26dc). SS to join
and fasten off.
This part is worked in Rows. Round 5 Join white yarn, and work 1dc all around the top.
Row 1 1dc into 11 stitches, ch1, turn (11dc) SS to join, fasten off, sew in ends, then put Jesus in position.
Row 2 Work 1dc back across into each of
those 11 stitches, ch1, turn (11dc)
Row 3 2dc, then 1dc into next 9 stitches,
2dc into final stitch, ch1, turn (13dc)
Row 4 2dc, 1dc x 11, 2dc, ch1, turn (15dc)
Row 5 2dc, 1dc x 13, 2dc, (17dc) fasten off
but leave long tail for sewing to baby.
Wrap blanket around baby and sew in position.
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Mini Nativity Set—Angel Accessories

WINGS—Make 2 Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3

The photos opposite show the wings in various stages of comple-

tion to help with the written instructions.
Part 1 Chain 8, start in the 2nd chain from the hook and work
1dc x 5, 3dc. Then carry on and work 1dc x 6 along the other
side of the foundation chain. (Fig 1 & 2) Fasten off.

Part 2 Turn your work over (flip it 180 degrees), then join yarn in
Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6
the 3rd stitch along (Fig 3) and work 1dc x 5, 3dc, 1dc. SS to
the next stitch, ch1, and turn (Fig.5). Skip the 1st stitch, then
work 1dc x 3, 2dc, 1dc x 5 back along the other way. Fasten off
(Fig.6)

Part 3 Turn your work over again (flip 180 degrees), then join
yarn in the 3rd stitch (Fig. 7) and work 1dc x 5, 2dc, 1dc, SS to
the next stitch, ch1, and turn. Skip the 1st stitch and work 1dc,
1dc, 2dc, 1dc x 5. Fasten off. Sew in all the ends (Fig 8). Fig.7 Fig.8 Fig.9

When you have 2, sew together at the top, and sew to the Angel.

HAIR
Cut several lengths of yarn & feed them
through the head using a darning needle,
in a neat fashion to create a
hairline. You will need to do this
several times until you have a
full head of hair. Trim and tie it
back. Then chain a halo from
yellow yarn and attach to head.
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Mini Nativity Set—Sheep

HEAD Use brown or grey yarn. Round 4 to 7 1dc all around, SS to join, ch1 (20dc)
Round 8 2dctog, 1dc—repeat around until 2 stitches remain,
Make a magic ring and chain 1. then 2dctog those 2 stitches, SS to join, ch1 (13dc).
Round 1 5dc into ring, SS to join, ch1 Round 9 2dctog, then 1dc x 11, SS to join, ch1 (12dc)
Round 2 2dc into each stitch around, SS to join, ch1 (10dc) Round 10 2dctog x 6, SS to join, ch1 (6dc)
Round 3 to 5 1dc all around, SS to join, ch1 (10dc) Round 11 2dctog x 3, SS to join then fasten off.
Round 6 2dctog, 1dc x 6, 2dctog, SS to join,
ch1 (8dc). Stuff. LEGS The easiest way to make some
little legs for this sheep is to work them
You will make the ears in the next round.
directly onto the body.
Round 7 Ear—(1dc, ch4, then 1dc into 2nd
& 3rd chain from hook, then 1dc into same Turn the sheep on his back and find a
space as your initial 1dc), 1dc x 3, Ear (1dc, place where the 1st leg should go. Put a
ch4, 1dc into 2nd & 3rd chain from hook, slip knot on your hook and attach the
then 1dc into same space), 1dc x 3. SS to yarn to your sheep by working a slip
join, then sew head shut. stitch around a stitch on the sheep.

BODY Use cream or white yarn.

Chain 3, then work 1 dc into the same
Make a magic ring and chain 1. place where you joined the yarn. This
Round 1 10dc into ring, SS to join, ch1. creates a little bobble. Use the ends left
Round 2 2dc all around, SS to join, ch1 over to sew it neatly and securely into
(20dc). place. Do the same for the 3 other legs.
Round 3 1dc all around, SS to join, ch1
(20dc).

Attach the head after this round, arrange it

so it sits slightly above the centre of the cir-
cle, and just sew in position.