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Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
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Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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About This Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a full nativity amigurumi set including Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, three wise men, an angel, a shepherd, a lamb, and a manger. Each figure is made in continuous rounds with detailed stitch counts and shaping notes. The set uses small amounts of many colors so you can mix and match to personalize each character. Clear assembly tips and photos are included to help you finish each figure beautifully.

Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for crocheters with some basic experience, the instructions walk you through heads, bodies, arms, and accessories step-by-step. The pattern includes tips for inserting mesh screens for stable bases and adding hair, beards, and tiny accessories.

Why You'll Love This Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings the whole nativity scene to life in a compact, handmade form that feels meaningful and special. I enjoy the mix of simple amigurumi shaping and the chance to add little details like beards, crowns, and a hay-filled manger. Each figure is quick enough to finish in an evening but detailed enough to feel like a real project. I also love that the pattern uses small scraps of yarn so you can create a colorful set without buying lots of yarn. Seeing the finished set displayed at holiday time always makes me smile and feel proud.

Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color choices for this nativity set — try pastel shades for a soft nursery display or jewel tones for a bold holiday look.

If you want a pocket-sized set, switch to a sport or fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to make tiny versions perfect for ornaments or keychains.

I often add felt or embroidered details like tiny stars, stitched mouths, or embroidered crowns to create extra character for each figure.

For a plush, squishy version, use bulkier yarn and a larger hook; this will produce rounder shapes and a cuddlier finished toy.

Try making coordinating outfits: use matching trims or small crocheted scarves for the wise men in complementary colors.

You can change eye style — embroider closed eyes for sleepy baby Jesus, or use larger safety eyes for a cuter, more expressive face.

To make a travel-friendly set, glue or lightly tack pieces so they can be displayed on a small felt mat and stored in a box between seasons.

I sometimes add wire inside arms or pipe cleaners in accessories to make elements poseable for a dynamic display.

Use metallic or variegated yarn for crowns and gifts to add subtle shine and visual interest without extra bulk.

If you want everything very durable for children, sew on embroidered eyes and securely stitch all limbs and accessories with reinforced stitches.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the mesh screen in the base can make figures tip over; cut and insert a plastic mesh circle at the base of the body to keep figures stable. ✗ Forgetting to place safety eyes at the right row will misplace facial features; mark the positions between the recommended rows (usually rows 7-8) before sewing. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in lumps and uneven shapes; stuff little by little while you work to maintain a smooth silhouette. ✗ Changing colors without weaving ends in can produce bulky seams; fasten off and weave in ends neatly or carry color when instructed to keep edges smooth.

Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Create a sweet handmade nativity set with this complete crochet amigurumi pattern. You will make Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, three wise men, an angel, a shepherd, a lamb, and a cozy manger with full assembly instructions. The pattern is written step-by-step with stitch counts and helpful notes so you can follow along easily. Perfect for holiday gifts, decorations, or a treasured keepsake you can make year after year.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Assorted worsted weight yarn (less than 1 skein of each color typically used)
  • 02
    Linen - Vanna's Choice 'Linen' (main neutral)
  • 03
    Beige - Vanna's Choice 'Beige'
  • 04
    Black - Vanna's Choice 'Black' (for embroidery)
  • 05
    White - Vanna's Choice 'White'
  • 06
    Gold - Vanna's Choice 'Mustard'
  • 07
    Light brown - Loops & Threads Impeccable 'Soft Taupe'
  • 08
    Medium brown - Vanna's Choice 'Toffee'
  • 09
    Dark brown - Vanna's Choice 'Chocolate'
  • 10
    Red - Loops & Threads Impeccable 'Cherry'
  • 11
    Green - Vanna's Choice 'Kelly Green'
  • 12
    Orange - Vanna's Choice 'Terracotta'
  • 13
    Light Blue - Vanna's Choice 'Silver Blue'
  • 14
    Dark Blue - Vanna's Choice 'Colonial Blue'
  • 15
    Light Purple - Loops & Threads Impeccable 'Lavender'
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    Dark Purple - brand and color unknown
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    Gray - Vanna's Choice 'Silver Gray'
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    Gold yarn for hair and accent (small amount)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)
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    Yarn needle
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    Safety eyes - 10 pairs of 6mm
  • 04
    Black embroidery thread for eyelashes and details
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    Scissors
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    Polyester stuffing
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    Plastic craft screen (cut to about 2" diameter) for body base
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    Brown pipe cleaner (for shepherd's staff)
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    Stitch markers (recommended)
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Pattern Notes :

Info :

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).

— Joseph :

Head R1 :

Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Head R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Head R3 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)

Head R4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)

Head R5 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)

Head R6-R9 :

Sc in each st around. (30)

Head R10 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24)

Head R11 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)

Head R12 :

(Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)

Info :

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.

Head R13 :

Sc2tog around until closed. Fasten off, using yarn tail to pull final stitches completely shut.

— Joseph Body :

Info :

Note: For Joseph's body and others in this pattern, use plastic mesh screens at the base of the body to keep base from rounding as you add stuffing. Cut a circle about 2" in diameter to fit.

Body R1 :

Using linen, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Body R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Body R3 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)

Body R4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)

Body R5 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)

Body R6 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (36)

Body R7 :

In back loops only, sc in each st around.

Body R8-R11 :

Sc in each st around, insert mesh screen.

Body R12 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, invdec) 6x around. (30)

Body R13-R16 :

Sc in each st around, begin stuffing as you go.

Body R17 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24)

Body R18-R20 :

Sc in each st around.

Body R21 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)

Body R22-R24 :

Sc in each st around.

Body R25 :

(Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)

Body R26 :

Sc in each st around.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving tail long enough to sew head and body together. Stuff body completely, then match up with head and attach.

— Joseph Arms (make two) :

Arms R1 :

Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Arms R2 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 3x around. (9)

Arms R3 :

Sc in each st around, switch to linen.

Arms R4 :

In front loops only, sc in each st around.

Arms R5-R9 :

Sc in each st around.

Arms R10 :

(Sc, invdec) 3x around. (6)

Arms R11-R12 :

Sc in each st around.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail. Stuff more if necessary. Bend the arm gently into a curve, then sew shut. Attach to the sides of the body as pictured.

— Joseph Beard :

Beard :

Using dark brown, ch 16.

Beard R1 :

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. Ch 1. Turn. (15)

Beard 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.

Beard R3 :

Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Beard R4 :

Sc in first 6 sts, ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in last 6 sts.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving tail for attaching. Pin beard into place, use tails to secure sides of beard as pictured, then sew across the top of the beard, keeping stitches even under the nose.

— Joseph Tunic :

Tunic R1 :

Using green, ch 21. Sc in 2nd st from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1. Turn. (20)

Tunic R2-R4 :

Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Tunic R5 :

Sc2tog, sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1. Turn. (18)

Tunic R6-R8 :

Sc in each st across.

Tunic R9 :

Sc2tog, sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1. Turn. (16)

Tunic R10-R12 :

Sc in each st across.

Tunic R13 :

Sl st in first 3 sts, sc in next 10 sts. Ch 1. Turn. (skipping last 3 sts)

Tunic R14-R17 :

Sc in next 10 sts. Ch 1. Turn. You now have the back section of the tunic.

Tunic R18-R22 :

As you begin Row 18 you'll be making the portion of the tunic that will go over one shoulder. R18-R22: Sc in next 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn. (2)

Tunic R23 :

Sc, 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn. (3)

Tunic R24 :

2 sc, sc, 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn. (5)

Tunic R25-R26 :

Sc in each st across.

Tunic R27 :

2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc. (7)

Tunic R28-R34 :

Sc in each st across. Fasten off, leaving long tail.

Info :

To make the other side, attach yarn to the other side of Row 17 as pictured and 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 and secure with a few stitches around.

— Joseph Head Covering :

Head covering R1 :

Using linen, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Head covering R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Head covering R3 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)

Head covering R4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)

Head covering R5 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)

Head covering R6-R8 :

Sc in each st around. You will now begin working in rows around just part of the circular shape to extend the head covering down.

Head covering R9 :

From where you are, ch 1 and turn the work. Sc in each of the next 20 sts across. Ch 1. Turn.

Head covering R10-R26 :

Repeat Row 9, turning after each row. Attach to head by stitching around with linen yarn and yarn needle. To make border, ch 30 using green. Wrap around head covering and secure using yarn needle.

— Mary :

Mary Head R1 :

Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Mary Head R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Mary Head R3 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)

Mary Head R4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)

Mary Head R5 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)

Mary Head R6-R9 :

Sc in each st around. (30)

Mary Head R10 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24)

Mary Head R11 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)

Mary Head R12 :

(Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)

Info :

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.

Mary Head R13 :

Sc2tog around until closed. Fasten off, using yarn tail to pull final stitches completely shut.

— Mary Body :

Mary Body R1 :

Using light blue, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Mary Body R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Mary Body R3 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)

Mary Body R4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)

Mary Body R5 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (30)

Mary Body R6 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (36)

Mary Body R7 :

In back loops only, sc in each st around.

Mary Body R8-R10 :

Sc in each st around, insert mesh screen.

Mary Body R11 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, invdec) 6x around. (30)

Mary Body R12-R15 :

Sc in each st around, begin stuffing as you go.

Mary Body R16 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24)

Mary Body R17-R19 :

Sc in each st around.

Mary Body R20 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)

Mary Body R21-R23 :

Sc in each st around.

Mary Body R24 :

(Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)

Mary Body 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.

— Mary Arms (make two) :

Arms R1 :

Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Arms R2 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 3x around. (9)

Arms R3 :

Sc in each st around, switch to light blue.

Arms R4 :

In front loops only, sc in each st around.

Arms R5-R9 :

Sc in each st around.

Arms R10 :

(Sc, invdec) 3x around. (6)

Arms R11-R12 :

Sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Stuff more if necessary. Bend arm gently into a curve and sew shut. Use yarn tail to attach arms to body as pictured. Use light brown yarn and yarn needle to sew hands together in front of body.

— Mary Hair and Head Covering :

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.

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.

Head covering :

Using dark blue, sc 6 into a magic ring. 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-R7: sc in each st around. From where you are, ch1 and turn the work. R8: Sc in each of the next 20 sts across. Ch 1. Turn. R9-R28: Repeat Row 8, turning after each row. To finish edges sc up the side where your last row ended, across the top, and down the other side. Fasten off, weaving in ends. Attach head covering by stitching around the top of the head with dark blue yarn.

— Baby Jesus :

Baby Head R1 :

Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Baby Head R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Baby Head R3 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)

Baby Head R4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)

Baby Head R5-R8 :

Sc in each st around.

Baby Head R9 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)

Baby Head R10 :

(Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)

Info :

Using black embroidery thread, stitch two curves for closed eyes or attach safety eyes between rows 5 and 6 about 3 sts apart. Using light brown yarn stitch repeated nose bump, then stuff the head.

Baby Head R11 :

Sc2tog around until closed. Fasten off, using yarn tail to pull final stitches completely shut.

— Baby Body :

Baby Body R1 :

Using white, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Baby Body R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Baby Body R3 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)

Baby Body R4 :

Sc in each st around.

Baby Body R5 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)

Baby Body R6-R12 :

Sc in each st around.

Baby Body R13 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)

Baby Body R14 :

Sc in each st around.

Baby Body R15 :

In back loops only, (sc, sc2tog) 6x around. (12)

Info :

Slip stitch to fasten off, leaving long tail. To add "seams" ch 35, pull yarn through and cut, leaving long tail. Sew onto body starting at mid-point, wrapping around the back and then down at a diagonal angle. Stuff body, then match up with head and attach.

— Manger :

Manger Base/Top :

Using medium brown, ch 24. R1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2. Turn. (22) R2-R9: Hdc in each st across. Ch 2. Turn. Fasten off, weaving in ends. Make two.

Manger Long Sides :

Ch 22. R1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (20), ch 2, turn. R2-R3: Hdc in each st across (20). Fasten off, weaving in ends. Make two.

Manger Short Sides :

Ch 12. R1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2. Turn. (10) R2-R3: Hdc in each st across. Fasten off, weaving in ends. Make two.

Info :

Use a yarn needle to attach the long and short sides to the base so you have a box shape. Stuff lightly and attach the top around each edge. To add "hay", cut lengths of gold yarn approximately 5" long, fold strands in half and using your crochet hook, pull yarn through stitches to create a fringe. Layer as pictured until you have enough "hay" then trim ends to desired length.

— Lamb :

Ears (make two) :

Using beige, sc 6 into a magic ring. Slip stitch into first sc and pull yarn through. Fasten off, leaving tail to attach.

Lamb Head R1 :

Using beige, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6)

Lamb Head R2 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 3x around. (9)

Lamb Head R3 :

2 sc in each of first 3 sts, sc in next 6 sts. (12)

Lamb Head R4 :

(Sc, 2 sc) 6x around. (18)

Lamb Head R5 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc) 6x around. (24)

Lamb Head R6-R9 :

Switch to white. Sc in each st around.

Lamb Head R10 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18)

Lamb Head R11 :

(Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)

Info :

Place safety eyes between rows 4 and 5, about 6 stitches apart. Use gray yarn to make a Y shape for the nose and pink yarn to fill the top of the Y, then attach ears between at row 8 about 10 stitches apart. Stuff the head and then move on to round 12.

Lamb R12 :

Sc2tog around until closed.

— Wise Man 1 :

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: R8: Sc in each st around, switch to gold. (36) R9-R10: Sc in each st around, switch back to purple. R11: Sc in each st around, insert mesh screen. R12: (Sc in next 4 sts, invdec) 6x around, switch to gold. (30) R13-R14: Sc in each st around, switch back to purple. R15-R16: Sc in each st around, begin stuffing as you go. R17: (Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24) R18-R20: Sc in each st around. R21: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18) R22-R24: Sc in each st around. R25: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12) R26: Sc in each st around.

Beard :

Using white, follow directions for Joseph's beard. Attach as instructed.

Arms (make two) :

R1: Using dark brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6) R2: (Sc, 2 sc) 3x around. (9) R3: Sc in each st around, switch to gold. R4: In front loops only, sc in each st around. R5: Sc in each st around, switch to purple. R6-R9: Sc in each st around. R10: (Sc, invdec) 3x around. (6) R11-R12: Sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach to body.

— Wise Man 2 :

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: R11: Switch to gold, sc in each st around, insert mesh screen. (36) R12: (Sc in next 4 sts, invdec) 6x around. (30) R13: Sc in each st around, switch back to red. R14-R16: Sc in each st around, begin stuffing as you go. R17: (Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24) R18-R20 Sc in each st around. R21: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18) R22-R24 Sc in each st around. R25: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12) R26: Sc in each st around.

Beard :

Using dark brown, follow directions for Joseph's beard. Attach as instructed.

Arms (make two) :

R1: Using light brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6) R2: (Sc, 2 sc) 3x around. (9) R3: Sc in each st around, switch to orange. R4: In front loops only, sc in each st around. R5-R6: Sc in each st around, switch to red. R7-R9: Sc in each st around. R10: (Sc, invdec) 3x around. (6) R11-R12: Sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Attach to body.

— Wise Man Crowns & Gifts :

Crown (example) :

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 to form points. Fasten off, leaving long tail to attach. Use yarn needle to sew crown evenly around head covering.

Gift :

Using gray, sc 6 into a magic ring. 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. Cut another length of yarn, tie two knots together and sew to the top of the gift. Use yarn tail to sew gift to hands.

— 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.

— Shepherd :

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.

— Angel :

Head :

Using beige, follow directions for Mary's head.

Body :

Using white, follow directions for Mary's body. Attach head to body.

Arms :

Follow 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.

Bun :

R1: 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. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Use yarn needle to attach bun to hair cap (stuff a bit as you attach).

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.

Wings (make two) R1 :

Using light blue, chain 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1. Turn. (6)

Wings R2 :

Sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Ch 3. Turn. (9)

Wings R3 :

Sc in 2 ch sts (work into them as you would into a foundation chain), sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc, sc in last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn.

Wings R4 :

Sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc, sc in next 4 sts. Ch 3. Turn. (12)

Wings R5 :

Sc in 2 ch sts, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc, sc in last 3 sts. Ch 1. Turn.

Wings R6 :

Sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc, sc in next 8 sts. Ch 3. Turn. (15)

Wings R7 :

Sc in 2 ch sts, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc, sc in last 3 sts. Ch 1. Turn.

Wings R8 :

Sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts. Ch 2. Turn. (18)

Wings R9 :

Sc in 1 ch st, sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc, sc in last 4 sts. Fasten off, leaving long tail for attaching. If wings curl, you may want to block them. Attach wings to back of angel using yarn needle.

— Assembly & Finishing :

Info :

Place safety eyes between rows indicated, stuff heads and bodies firmly but not overstuffed. Use mesh screen in body base for stability before stuffing. Sew heads to bodies using long tail, matching the neck rows. Attach arms to sides and sew hands together for praying pose where shown. Pin all parts in place before final sewing for accurate placement.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach head to body by matching the neck opening of the head to the top of the body and sewing securely with the long tail using a whipstitch; weave in the tail inside the body.
  • Position and attach arms to the sides of the body by sewing the top of each arm into the side of the torso, curving arms slightly and sewing hands together in front for praying poses.
  • Attach beards and hair by pinning into place, then tacking edges and sewing across the top so the beard sits evenly under the nose and hair covers the head as pictured.
  • Insert the plastic mesh screen into the base at rounds 8-11 of the body before stuffing fully to keep the bottom stable and prevent rounding.
  • Sew tunics and head coverings in place: for tunics, stitch sides and add belt; for head coverings stitch around the crown and secure the border.
  • Assemble the manger by sewing the sides to the base, then attach the top and hook gold yarn loops for hay to the top edges to create textured hay.
  • Create the shepherd's staff by crocheting around a 6" pipe cleaner, shaping into a curve and securing the ends; attach to shepherd's hand if desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round when working continuous rounds to avoid losing your place.
  • 💡Insert the plastic mesh screen at the base of bodies before stuffing to maintain a flat stable bottom and help figures stand.
  • 💡Weave in ends neatly as you go to avoid bulky seams; fasten off and weave the tail inside the figure when changing colors or finishing pieces.
  • 💡When changing colors for stripes or details, fasten off or carry color neatly to prevent long floats and bulk at joins.

This charming Nativity amigurumi set brings handmade joy to your holiday decor and makes a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Each figure is carefully designed to be simple to crochet yet full of character and sweet detail. Make the whole set or choose a favorite figure to craft and personalize with unique colors and tiny accessories. 🧶✨🎄

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

Figures range in size from approximately 4" to 7 1/2" in height depending on yarn tension and slight color/trim variations.

What materials and tools are required?

You will need worsted weight yarn in many colors (less than a skein of each), a 3.5 mm (E) hook, yarn needle, scissors, polyester stuffing, safety eyes (6mm), a plastic mesh screen for bases, and a brown pipe cleaner for the shepherd's staff.

Can I make the set larger or smaller?

Yes, change the yarn weight and hook size to alter the finished size; bulky yarn with a larger hook yields a chunkier doll while thinner yarn creates miniatures. Note that proportions and details may need slight adjustments.

Do I need advanced crochet skills?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses continuous rounds, shaping with increases and decreases, and small assembly steps. Basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round is recommended.

How long does it take to complete the full set?

Making the entire nativity set typically takes multiple sessions; plan for about 12-15 hours total depending on your experience and how many figures you make.