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Nativity Crochet Pattern: by Jennifer Percival
Nativity Crochet Pattern: by Jennifer Percival
by Jennifer Percival
This pattern and more can be found on Ravelry, Etsy, LoveCrochet, and
AmigurumiPatterns.net. I hope you enjoy your Crochet to Play project. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions at playcrochet@gmail.com.
-Jennifer
Materials Needed:
Linen – Vanna’s Choice “Linen” Red – Loops & Threads Impeccable “Cherry”
Beige – Vanna’s Choice “Beige” Green – Vanna’s Choice “Kelly Green”
Black – Vanna’s Choice “Black” Orange – Vanna’s Choice “Terracotta”
White – Vanna’s Choice “White” Light Blue – Vanna’s Choice “Silver Blue”
Gold – Vanna’s Choice “Mustard” Dark Blue – Vanna’s Choice “Colonial Blue”
Light brown – Loops & Threads Impeccable Light Purple – Loops & Threads Impeccable
“Soft Taupe” “Lavender”
Medium Brown – Vanna’s Choice “Toffee” Dark Purple – brand and color unknown
Dark Brown – Vanna’s Choice “Chocolate” Gray – Vanna’s Choice “Silver Gray”
Stitches Used:
magic ring
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
invdec – invisible decrease
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – triple crochet
Finished Sizes:
Notes:
For much of these patterns you’ll be working in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to
keep your place.
When you need to weave in a leftover yarn end, tie a knot close to the crocheted surface, thread
the end through a yarn needle, and use the needle to pull the knot inside. Bring the needle
through to the other side and trim the rest of the yarn (yarn will recede inside where you trim
it).
Head:
R1: Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)
R6-R9: Sc in each st around. (30)
R10: (Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24)
R11: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R12: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)
Attach the safety eyes between rows 7 and 8, about 6 sts apart. Using light brown yarn and a
yarn needle, stitch repeatedly over the sc mid-way between the eyes so the yarn bumps up like
a nose. Use a pink crayon to make rosy cheeks. Then stuff the head.
R13: Sc2tog around until closed. Fasten off, using yarn tail to pull final stitches completely
shut.
Body:
Note: For Joseph’s body and others in this pattern, you will see
that I use plastic mesh screens (available at craft stores) at the
base of the body. The screen keeps the base from rounding as you
add stuffing, making the figures stand more easily on their own.
You’ll need to cut a circle about 2” in diameter to fit.
Fasten off, leaving tail long enough to sew head and body
together.
Stuff body completely, then match up with head and attach.
Fasten off, leaving long tail. Stuff more if necessary. I bend the arm gently into a curve, then
sew shut. Attach to the sides of the body as pictured.
Beard:
Using dark brown, ch 16.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. Ch 1. Turn. (15)
R2: Sc in first 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, tr in next 5 sts,
dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn
R3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.
R4: Sc in first 6 sts, ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in last 6 sts.
Fasten off, leaving tail for attaching. You should have a tail on each end of the beard from the
beginning chain and from fastening off. Pin beard into place, then use these tails to secure the
sides of the beard as pictured. Then, sew across the top of the beard, keeping stitches even
under the nose.
Tunic:
Using green, ch 21.
R1: Sc in 2nd st from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1.
Turn. (20)
R2-R4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.
R5: Sc2tog, sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1. Turn. (18)
R6-R8: Sc in each st across.
R9: Sc2tog, sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1. Turn. (16)
R10-R12: Sc in each st across.
R13: Sl st in first 3 sts, sc in next 10 sts. Ch 1. Turn
(skipping last 3 sts).
R14-R17: Sc in next 10 sts. Ch 1. Turn.
You now have the back section of the tunic.
Now you have the back and one side of the tunic finished.
To make the other side, attach yarn to the other side of Row 17 as pictured.
Then repeat instructions for rows 18-34, making the other side of the tunic. Sc around what
will be the inside edge of the tunic – up one side, around the back of the neck, and down the
other side. Weave in all ends.
Place around Joseph’s shoulders and stitch sides together. To make belt, ch 50 with dark
brown yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. Tie around waist. Secure with a few stitches around
with yarn needle and dark brown yarn to secure.
Head:
R1: Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)
R6-R9: Sc in each st around. (30)
R10: (Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24)
R11: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R12: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)
Attach the safety eyes between rows 7 and 8, about 6 sts apart. Using black embroidery
thread, stitch 2-3 eyelashes on the outside corners of both eyes as pictured.
Using light brown yarn and a yarn needle, stitch repeatedly over the sc mid-way between the
eyes so the yarn bumps up like a little nose. Use a pink crayon to make rosy cheeks. Then stuff
the head.
R13: Sc2tog around until closed. Fasten off, using yarn tail to pull final stitches completely
shut.
Body:
R1: Using light blue, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)
R6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (36)
R7: In back loops only, sc in each st around.
R8-10: Sc in each st around, insert mesh screen.
R11: (Sc in next 4 sts, invdec) 6x around. (30)
R12-R15: Sc in each st around, begin stuffing as you go.
R16: (Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24)
R17-R19: Sc in each st around.
R20: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R21-R23: Sc in each st around.
R24: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)
R25: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off, leaving tail long enough to sew head and body together.
Stuff body, then match up with head and attach.
Use yarn tail to attach arms to body as pictured. Then, use light brown yarn and yarn needle to
sew hands together in front of body.
Curls:
Using dark brown, ch 20.
2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (will begin to curl into loose spiral)
Make four and pin in place as pictured, then use yarn tails to attach. If you’d like to add more
curls to the back you can.
Bangs:
Use yarn needle and long length of brown yarn to stitch “bangs.” At the center point
of the forehead, sew multiple strands to each side
of Mary’s face as pictured.
To finish the edges, sc up the side where your last row ended, across the top, and down the
other side. Fasten off, weaving in ends. Using dark blue yarn and a yarn needle, attach the
head covering by stitching around the top of the head.
Head:
R1: Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5-R8: Sc in each st around.
R9: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R10: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)
R11: Sc2tog around until closed. Fasten off, using yarn tail to pull final stitches completely
shut.
Body:
R1: Using white, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: Sc in each st around.
R5: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R6-R12: Sc in each st around.
R13: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R14: Sc in each st around.
R15: In back loops only, (sc, sc2tog) 6x around. (12)
To make manger, use a yarn needle to attach the long and short sides to the base so you have
a box shape. Then, stuff lightly and attach the top around each edge.
To add “hay”, first cut a number of lengths of gold yarn, approximately 5” long. Fold strands in
half, and using your crochet hook as pictured, pull yarn through stitches as shown. You’ll do
this in layers, beginning by hooking yarn in a rectangle shape as pictured, again in a smaller
rectangle, and then hooking yarn again from the middle of the manger. Once you think you
have enough “hay”, trim up the ends to the length you desire (warning: this is a bit of a yarn
eater! ☺)
Head:
Using dark brown, follow the instructions for Joseph’s head, rounds 1-13.
Body:
Using purple, follow the instructions for Rounds 1-7 of Joseph’s body. Then continue as
follows:
Fasten off, leaving tail long enough to sew head and body together.
Stuff body, then match up with head and attach.
Beard:
Using white, follow directions for Joseph’s beard. Attach as instructed.
Head Covering:
R1: Using light purple, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)
R6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (36)
R7: Sc in each st around.
R8: (Sc in next 4 sts, invdec) 6x around, change to gold. (30)
R9-R10: Sc in each st around, change to light purple.
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You will now begin working in rows around just part of the circular shape to extend the head
covering down.
From where you are, ch1 and turn the work.
R11: Sc in each of the next 20 sts across. Ch 1. Turn.
R12-R25: Repeat Row 11, turning after each row.
Fasten off, weaving in ends. Using gold yarn and a yarn needle, attach the head covering by
stitching around the top of the head.
Gift:
R1: Using gray, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3-R6: Sc in each st around.
R7: Sc2tog around until closed.
Fasten off, leaving long tail. Cutting another length of yarn, tie two knots together and sew to
the top of the gift. Then use yarn tail to sew gift to hands.
Head:
Using light brown, follow the instructions for Joseph’s head, rounds 1-13.
Body:
Using red, follow the instructions for Rounds 1-10 of Joseph’s body. Then continue as follows:
Fasten off, leaving tail long enough to sew head and body together.
Stuff body, then match up with head and attach.
Beard:
Using dark brown, follow directions for Joseph’s beard. Attach as instructed.
Head Covering:
Using red, follow directions for Rows 1-7 of Joseph’s head covering.
From where you are, switch to orange yarn, ch1 and turn the work.
R8: Sc in each of the next 20 sts across. Ch 1. Turn.
R9-R25: Repeat Row 8, turning after each row.
Fasten off, weaving in ends. Using red yarn and a yarn needle, attach the head covering by
stitching around the top of the head.
Crown:
Using gold, ch 32. Slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.
R1: Sc in each ch around. (32)
R2: (Sl st, ch 3, then [sc, hdc] back down the ch 3, sk 2 sts, sl st) 8x around.
Gift:
Using orange, repeat the directions for the gift from Wise Man #1.
Wise Man 3:
Head:
Using medium brown, follow the instructions for Joseph’s head, rounds 1-13.
Body:
Using gold, follow the instructions for Joseph’s body. Switch to dark blue at round 11 and
continue following instructions through round 26. Attach head to body.
Beard:
Using gray, follow instructions for Joseph’s beard and attach as instructed.
Head covering:
R1: Using dark blue, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)
R6: In back loops only, sc in each st around.
R7-R8: Sc in each st around, switch to gold.
R9-R10: Sc in each st around.
From where you are, switch to green yarn, ch 1 and turn the work.
R11: Sc in each of the next 20 sts across. Ch 1. Turn.
R12-R26: Repeat Row 8, turning after each row.
Gift:
Using gold, repeat the directions for the gift from Wise Man #1.
Head:
Using beige, follow instructions for Joseph’s head, rounds 1-13
Body:
Using medium brown, follow instructions for Mary’s body. Attach body to head.
Arms:
Using beige, then medium brown, follow instructions for Joseph’s arms. Attach to body.
Head covering:
Using light brown, follow instructions for Joseph’s head covering. Use dark brown for border.
Belt:
Ch 50, fasten off and weave in ends. Tie around waist. Secure with a few stitches around with
yarn needle and dark brown yarn if desired.
Staff:
Cut a brown pipe cleaner to 6” in length. Sc around the length of the pipe cleaner. Fasten off,
weave in ends. Bend into a curve.
Head:
Using beige, follow directions for Mary’s head.
Body:
Using white, follow directions for Mary’s body. Attach head to body.
Arms:
Follow the directions for Mary’s arms, using beige for the hands and white for the remainder of
each arm. Attach securely as pictured.
Hair:
Using gold, first make a hair cap as follows:
R1: Sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around (30)
R6-R9: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off, leaving long tail. Use yarn needle to attach hair cap to angel’s hair.
Bangs:
Using a yarn needle, sew gold yarn around angel’s hairline as pictured. Draw needle up
through the center of hairline and to each side repeatedly.
Lamb:
Head:
R1: Using beige, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: (Sc, 2 sc) 3x around. (9)
R3: 2 sc in each of first 3 sts, sc in next 6 sts. (12)
R4: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R5: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R6-9: Switch to white. Sc in each st around.
R10: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R11: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)
Place safety eyes between rows 4 and 5, about 6 stitches apart. To embroider the nose as
pictured, first use gray yarn to make a Y shape. Then, use pink yarn to fill in the top of the Y.
Then attach the ears between at row 8, about 10 stitches apart. Stuff the head and then move
on to round 12.
Tail:
R1: Using white, into a magic ring, sc 3, ch 2, sc 3. (8)
R2: Sc in next 4 sts, ch 2, sc in last 4 sts. (10)
Fasten off, leaving long tail, and attach to lamb’s backside.
Head:
R1: Using white, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 3x around. (15)
R4-R5: Sc in each st around, switch to gray.
R6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc) 3x around. (18)
R7: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R8-R10: Sc in each st around.
R11: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)
R12: (Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24)
R13: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R14: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)
Place safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, about 7 stitches apart. Embroider nostrils with black
yarn as pictured. Then attach the ears at row 12, about 3-4 stitches apart. Stuff the head and
then move on to round 15.
Neck:
Using gray, ch 15.
R1: Sc in first ch, making a loop. Continue to sc in each ch around. (15)
R2-R3: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off, leaving long tail. Set aside.
Body:
R1: Using gray, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)
R6-R16: Sc in each st around.
R17: Invdec 5x over first 10 sts, sc in next 20 sts. (25)
R18: Invdec over first 2 sts, sc, invdec again, then (sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 5x around. (18)
R19: (Sc, invdec) 6x around, stuff body. (12)
R20: Sc2tog around until closed.
Tail:
Using gray yarn, tie a slip knot around hook and then
attach to donkey’s backside with a slip stitch. Ch 8, then
pull yarn through, trim, and knot twice to secure. Thread
some black yarn through a few times and trim to look as
pictured.
Head
R1: Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
R3: (Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R5-R6: Sc in each st around.
R7: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R8: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)
R9-R12: Sc in each st around.
R13: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)
R14: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)
Embroider nose by making a Y shape with black yarn. Place safety eyes between rows 10 and
11, about 7 stitches apart. Then attach the ears at row 12, behind the eyes as pictured. Stuff
the head and then move on to round 15.
Neck:
Using light brown, ch 15.
R1: Sc in first ch, making a loop. Continue to sc in each ch around. (15)
R2: Sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, invdec 3x over last 6 sts.
R3: Sc in each st around.
R4: Repeat round 2.
R5: Sc in each st around.
R6: Repeat round 2.
R7: Sc in each st around.
R8: Sc in first 5 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, invdec 2x over last 4 sts. (16)
Fasten off, leaving long tail.
Fasten off, weaving in any ends. Now, using light brown yarn and yarn needle, attach neck as
pictured. Stuff loosely, then attach head to neck as pictured. You may find it helpful to pin
things into place before stitching.
Tail:
Using light brown yarn, tie a slip knot around hook and then attach to camel’s backside with a
slip stitch. Ch 8, then pull yarn through, trim, and knot twice to secure. Thread some light
brown yarn through a few times and trim to look as pictured.
Bridle:
Using dark brown, ch 28, pull yarn through and trim. Wrap around camel’s snout and attach
with yarn needle. Then, attach yarn with a slip stitch to one side, ch 32, and attach to other
side. Weave in any ends.