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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, a shepherd, an angel, and small animals. Each figure is designed to stand on its own and includes head coverings, accessories, and simple props like a manger and hay. The instructions include detailed rounds, color changes, and assembly tips so you can recreate the set exactly as pictured.

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The pattern uses worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, with less than one skein typically needed per color. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful photos guide you through each component for consistent results.

Why You'll Love This Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings all the characters of the nativity together in one cohesive, handcrafted set that feels meaningful to make and display. I adore the simple, rounded amigurumi shapes that still allow for expressive faces and tiny accessories. The design balances easy construction with charming details like beards, crowns, and a tufted hay-filled manger that make each figure unique. Making this set is a relaxing, rewarding process — I always enjoy the rhythm of shaping heads and bodies and then adding the little finishing touches that bring personality to each piece.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize each figure by changing color palettes; try muted pastels for a soft vintage set or rich jewel tones for a bolder display.

Make minis for ornaments by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook, or create larger, cuddlier figures with bulky yarn and a bigger hook.

Swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a baby-safe version perfect for young children or to achieve a different expression.

Add wire to arms or the shepherds staff if you want posable limbs and accessories that can be adjusted for display.

Embellish crowns and gifts with tiny beads or metallic yarn to give the wise men a bit of sparkle and texture.

Try different hair styles and lengths: longer curls for Mary, short curls for Joseph, or customize beards to add character to each male figure.

Create outfits with contrasting borders by crocheting an extra border row in a highlight color around head coverings and tunics.

Use felt or small fabric scraps to make tiny scarves, sashes, or additional props like a small blanket for Baby Jesus.

Personalize each piece by embroidering initials or subtle motifs on the back of robes to commemorate a special year or family name.

Combine figures with a handmade stable or backdrop for a fuller nativity display, and swap yarn fibers (wool, acrylic, cotton) to achieve different textures and finishes.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker during continuous rounds causes lost starting points; always place a marker at the first stitch of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body will distort the shape and make sewing pieces together difficult; stuff gradually and evenly, checking shape as you go. ✗ Placing safety eyes after too many rounds results in wrong positioning; attach safety eyes between the exact rows specified (for example between rows 7 and 8) and measure spacing before securing. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends can lead to loose tails; weave in and secure color changes as you go or leave a small tail to weave and hide later. ✗ Not inserting the plastic mesh screen in the base makes figures tip over; cut and insert the mesh screen at the base as directed to keep bases flat and stable.

Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming handmade nativity set with this complete crochet amigurumi pattern. Youll make classic characters including Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, three wise men, a shepherd, an angel, and small animals — all designed to stand well and look delightful. The pattern walks you through materials, stitch lists, heads, bodies, arms, accessories, and assembly so you can craft a cohesive set. Perfect for holiday gifts, display, or a meaningful family project.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Worsted weight yarn (#4), less than one skein each of the following colors:
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    Linen - Vanna's Choice "Linen" (main body color)
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    Beige - Vanna's Choice "Beige"
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    Black - Vanna's Choice "Black"
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    White - Vanna's Choice "White"
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    Gold - Vanna's Choice "Mustard"
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    Light brown - Loops & Threads Impeccable "Soft Taupe"
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    Medium Brown - Vanna's Choice "Toffee"
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    Dark Brown - Vanna's Choice "Chocolate"
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    Red - Loops & Threads Impeccable "Cherry"
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    Green - Vanna's Choice "Kelly Green"
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    Orange - Vanna's Choice "Terracotta"
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    Light Blue - Vanna's Choice "Silver Blue"
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    Dark Blue - Vanna's Choice "Colonial Blue"
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    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"

— 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 6mm (10 pairs)
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    Black embroidery thread
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    Scissors
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    Polyester stuffing
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    Plastic craft mesh screen (cut to approx 2" diameter for bases)
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    Brown pipe cleaner (for shepherds staff)
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    Stitch markers
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    Pins for assembly

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— Pattern Notes :

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Materials Needed: Yarn colors (I used less than 1 skein for each color). Linen - Vanna's Choice "Linen" Beige - Vanna's Choice "Beige" Black - Vanna's Choice "Black" White - Vanna's Choice "White" Gold - Vanna's Choice "Mustard" Light brown - Loops & Threads Impeccable "Soft Taupe" Medium Brown - Vanna's Choice "Toffee" Dark Brown - Vanna's Choice "Chocolate" Red - Loops & Threads Impeccable "Cherry" Green - Vanna's Choice "Kelly Green" Orange - Vanna's Choice "Terracotta" Light Blue - Vanna's Choice "Silver Blue" Dark Blue - Vanna's Choice "Colonial Blue" Light Purple - Loops & Threads Impeccable "Lavender" Dark Purple - brand and color unknown Gray - Vanna's Choice "Silver Gray" Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook. Yarn needle. Safety eyes - 10 pairs of 6mm. Black embroidery thread. Stuffing. Plastic craft screen. Brown pipe cleaner.

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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.

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Finished Sizes: Figures range in size from 4" to 7 1/2" in height.

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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).

— Joseph :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6-9 :

Sc in each st around. (30)

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

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

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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.

Round 13 :

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

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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.

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

In back loops only, sc in each st around.

Round 8-11 :

Sc in each st around, insert mesh screen.

Round 12 :

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

Round 13-16 :

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

Round 17 :

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

Round 18-20 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 21 :

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

Round 22-24 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 25 :

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

Round 26 :

Sc in each st around.

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

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Arms (make two): Stuff lightly as you go.

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

Sc in each st around, switch to linen.

Round 4 :

In front loops only, sc in each st around.

Round 5-9 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 10 :

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

Round 11-12 :

Sc in each st around.

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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.

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Beard: Using dark brown, ch 16.

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

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.

Round 3 :

Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Round 4 :

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

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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 :

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Using green, ch 21.

Round 1 :

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

Round 2-4 :

Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Round 5 :

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

Round 6-8 :

Sc in each st across.

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-12 :

Sc in each st across.

Round 13 :

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

Round 14-17 :

Sc in next 10 sts. Ch 1. Turn.

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You now have the back section of the tunic.

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As you begin Row 18 youll be making the portion of the tunic that will go over one shoulder.

Round 18-22 :

Sc in next 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn. (2)

Round 23 :

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

Round 24 :

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

Round 25-26 :

Sc in each st across.

Round 27 :

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

Round 28-34 :

Sc in each st across.

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Fasten off, leaving long tail. Now you have the back and one side of the tunic finished.

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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.

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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.

— Head covering :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6-8 :

Sc in each st around.

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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.

Round 9 :

Sc in each of the next 20 sts across. Ch 1. Turn.

Round 10-26 :

Repeat Row 9, turning after each row.

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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 :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6-9 :

Sc in each st around. (30)

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

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

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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.

Round 13 :

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

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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) R12-15: Sc in each st around, begin stuffing as you go. R16: (Sc in next 3 sts, invdec) 6x around. (24) R17-19: Sc in each st around. R20: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18) R21-23: Sc in each st around. R24: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12) R25: Sc in each st around.

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

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Arms (make two): Stuff lightly as you go. 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 light blue. R4: In front loops only, sc in each st around. R5-R9: Sc in each st around. R10: (Sc, invdec) 3x around. (6) R11-R12: Sc in each st around.

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Fasten off, leaving long tail. Stuff more if necessary. I bend the arm gently into a curve, then sew shut. 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.

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Hair: To make Mary's hair, first you'll make and attach a few curls that will show from the front. Then youll use a yarn needle to sew on "bangs". Mary will look a little odd but when her head covering is attached it will look right.

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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.

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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 (Mary) :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6-7 :

sc in each st around.

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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.

Round 8 :

Sc in each of the next 20 sts across. Ch 1. Turn.

Round 9-28 :

Repeat Row 8, turning after each row.

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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.

— Baby Jesus :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5-8 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 9 :

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

Round 10 :

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

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Using black embroidery thread, stitch two curves for closed eyes (Youtube has great tutorials if you'd like to learn more about embroidering a curved line). Alternatively, you could attach safety eyes between rows 5 and 6, about 3 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 little nose. Use a pink crayon to make rosy cheeks. Then stuff the head.

Round 11 :

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

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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)

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

— Manger :

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To make the base/top, using medium brown, ch 24.

Round 1 :

Hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2. Turn. (22)

Round 2-9 :

Hdc in each st across. Ch 2. Turn. Fasten off, weaving in ends. Make two.

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

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

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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!).

— Wise Man 1 :

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Head: Using dark brown, follow the instructions for Joseph's head, rounds 1-13.

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Body: Using purple, follow the instructions for Rounds 1-7 of Joseph's body. Then continue as follows:

Round 8 :

Sc in each st around, switch to gold. (36)

Round 9-10 :

Sc in each st around, switch back to purple.

Round 11 :

Sc in each st around, insert mesh screen.

Round 12 :

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

Round 13-14 :

Sc in each st around, switch back to purple.

Round 15-16 :

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

Round 17 :

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

Round 18-20 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 21 :

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

Round 22-24 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 25 :

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

Round 26 :

Sc in each st around.

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

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

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Arms (make two): Stuff lightly as you go. 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.

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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) R9-10: 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 (Wise Man 1) :

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.

— Wise Man 2 :

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Head: Using light brown, follow the instructions for Joseph's head, rounds 1-13.

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Body: Using red, follow the instructions for Rounds 1-10 of Joseph's body. Then continue as follows:

Round 11 :

Switch to gold, sc in each st around, insert mesh screen. (36)

Round 12 :

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

Round 13 :

Sc in each st around, switch back to red.

Round 14-16 :

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

Round 17 :

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

Round 18-20 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 21 :

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

Round 22-24 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 25 :

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

Round 26 :

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.

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Beard: Using dark brown, follow directions for Joseph's beard and attach as instructed.

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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.

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

Gift :

Using orange, repeat the directions for the gift from Wise Man #1.

— Wise Man 3 :

Info :

Head: Using medium brown, follow the instructions for Joseph's head, rounds 1-13.

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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.

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Beard: Using gray, follow instructions for Joseph's beard and attach as instructed.

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Arms: Stuff lightly as you go. R1: Using medium brown, sc 6 into a magic ring. (6) R2: (Sc, 2 sc) 3x around. (9) R3: Sc in each st around, switch to green. R4: In front loops only, sc in each st around. R5-R6: Sc in each st around, switch to dark blue. 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.

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. Fasten off, leaving long tail for attaching. If your wings are curling, you may want to block them. Using yarn needle, attach head covering by stitching around the top of the head.

— Shepherd :

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Head: Using beige, follow instructions for Joseph's head, rounds 1-13.

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Body: Using medium brown, follow instructions for Mary's body. Attach body to head.

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Arms: Using beige, then medium brown, follow instructions for Joseph's arms. Attach to body.

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Head covering: Using light brown, follow instructions for Joseph's head covering. Use dark brown for border.

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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 :

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Head: Using beige, follow directions for Mary's head.

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

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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.

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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.

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Then make a bun as follows: 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).

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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) :

Using light blue, chain 7. R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1. Turn. (6) R2: Sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Ch 3. Turn. (9) 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. R4: Sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc, sc in next 4 sts. Ch 3. Turn. (12) R5: Sc in 2 ch sts, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc, sc in last 3 sts. Ch 1. Turn. R6: Sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc, sc in next 8 sts. Ch 3. Turn. (15) R7: Sc in 2 ch sts, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc, sc in last 3 sts. Ch 1. Turn. R8: Sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts. Ch 2. Turn. (18) R9: Sc in 1 ch st, sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc, sc in last 4 sts.

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Fasten off, leaving long tail for attaching. If your wings are curling, you may want to block them (there are many online tutorials and videos for blocking). I spray blocked and pinned these wings into shape and let them dry overnight. Using yarn needle, attach wings to back of angel as pictured.

— Lamb :

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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.

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6-9 :

Switch to white. Sc in each st around.

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

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

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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.

Round 12 :

Sc2tog around until closed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach safety eyes between rows 7 and 8 of heads, spacing approximately 6 stitches apart and secure tightly so they cannot be removed by children. Use embroidery thread for eyelashes or closed eyes where indicated.
  • Insert a plastic mesh screen into the base of each body at rounds 8-11 (or as specified) before stuffing to keep the base flat and allow figures to stand upright.
  • Sew head to body using the tail left when fastening off the body, matching the midpoints and stitching evenly around the neck opening for a smooth join.
  • Pin and position arms on either side of the body, angle slightly forward, and sew with a yarn needle using secure whipstitches; stuff arms moderately before final sewing for natural shaping.
  • Attach small accessories (beards, crowns, gifts) by sewing from the tail ends left after finishing each accessory; use pins to position and check proportions before permanently stitching.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when working in continuous rounds and when inserting mesh for the bases.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly to avoid overfilling which can distort shaping; check the figure shape frequently as you work.
  • 💡Insert the plastic mesh screen at the base while the body opening is still accessible to maintain a flat base for standing figures.
  • 💡Use long tails when fastening off small accessories so you have yarn to position and securely sew pieces in place.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go when possible to minimize finishing work at the end.

This heartfelt Nativity Crochet Amigurumi set brings a cozy handmade touch to your holiday decor and gift-giving. Each tiny figure is stitched with care and full of charming detail, from beards and crowns to a hay-filled manger. Gather the family, pick your favorite yarn colors, and enjoy assembling this sweet set together. 🧶✨🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Figures range in height from approximately 4" to 7 1/2" depending on yarn and stuffing.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but your finished size will change; adjust hook size accordingly and expect different drape and stitch definition.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, working in continuous rounds, and basic shaping will be helpful.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete the entire nativity set over multiple sessions totaling roughly 12-15 hours, though time varies by experience and how many figures you make.