Crochet Nativity Set Pattern Crochet-A-Long
Make your own little crochet nativity set with this festive crochet-a-long!
From December 1-12, we’ll be creating a collection of crochet nativity figures, bringing together all the familiar faces from the Christmas story.
Each character uses the same basic head and body pattern, with the exception of Baby Jesus, making this a quick and easy crochet project. I’ve kept the details simple, with minimal sewing required, but feel free to get creative and make this set your own!
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About the Crochet-A-Long
This crochet along will guide you through making your very own crochet nativity set, one character at a time.
I’ll update this page as each new pattern is released, adding the instructions for each character so the entire crochet-a-long is available in one place.
You can follow along as each pattern is released or save this page and work through the collection at your own pace.
Schedule
The crochet-a-long will run over 12 days, with a new pattern released every second day. I’ve saved the three wisemen until last to give you extra time to make all three.
- December 1 – Mary
- December 3 – Joseph
- December 5 – Baby Jesus + manger
- December 7 – Angel
- December 9 – Shepherd
- December 11 – Three Wisemen
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Patterns
Each figure uses the same basic head and body pattern, with the exception of Baby Jesus.
The head and body are crocheted in one piece. You’ll start by completing the head before joining the yarn for the body using a round of leftover front loops.
The body is finished with a round of slip stitches and left open and unstuffed, creating a stable base that allows the figures to stand on their own.
Individual details are crocheted separately, with minimal sewing required.
note
Since my nativity set is intended for decoration only, I’ve used glue to secure some of the pieces in place. If you’re making a set for children to play with, I recommend sewing the pieces instead. However, pieces such as headdresses and hats can be left removable if you prefer.
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Recommended Yarn
For my crochet nativity set, I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK which is a weight #3 yarn (light worsted/DK).
Below is a list of recommended colours and the exact yarn shades I’ve used. Some colours, such as skin tone, off-white and various shades of brown, are used throughout the nativity set, so I recommend having these on hand. Other colours can easily be substituted with what you already have in your stash or to suit your own personal style.
YarnSub is a good resource if you’re looking for a suitable yarn substitute.
| Colour | Paintbox Yarns Shade |
| Skin tone | Light Caramel |
| Off-white | Champagne White |
| Beige | Vanilla Cream |
| Light blue | Duck Egg Blue |
| Light Brown | Soft Fudge |
| Dark Brown | Coffee Bean |
| Muted Green | Pine Green |
| Light pink | Candyfloss Pink |
| Dark blue | Royal Blue |
| Dark red | Red Wine |
| Dark Purple | Pansy Purple |
| Light Purple | Dusty Rose |
| Gold | Glorious Gold |
Other Materials
- Gold yarn or metallic embroidery floss (I used Go Handmade Cocktail Deluxe from Hobbii, you can also just use a contrasting yarn)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
- Optional: fabric glue
- Optional: PVA glue
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- BLO – back loop only
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- dc-inc – double crochet increase
- FLO – front loop only
- hdc – half double crochet
- inc – increase
- invdec – invisible decrease
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/s – stitch/es
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
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Finished Size
The finished figures measures approximately 3″ (7.5 cm) tall, with the exception of Baby Jesus. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. Use a hook size to match your chosen yarn. Make sure that your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing showing through and adjust hook size if necessary.
Notes
- Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral using the traditional YO (yarn over) method. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.
- Some details are added through surface slip stitching directly onto the piece.
Pattern Instructions
The first pattern will be released on December 1.
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