Nativity Dolls

Knitting Pattern PDF

All parts are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. The set includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Shepherd, 3 Kings, Angel, Sheep, and Donkey. The project requires many colours in small quantities. Feel free to use your stash.

The dolls come out about 15cm tall.

Yarn used: King Cole Pricewise DK

No more than one ball each

·         [A] 3024 Vintage Rose

·         [B] 201 Cloud

·         [C] 149 Blush

·         [D] 307 Crocus

·         [E] 037 Taupe

·         [F] 1740 Mustard

·         [G] 1741 Fudge

·         [H] 001 White

·         [I] 009 Red

·         [J] 080 Buttermilk

·         [K] 341 Topaz

·         [L] 022 Jade

Additional materials

·         9 pairs of 4mm black beads

·         Black cotton thread

·         Toy stuffing

·         A small amount of 4-ply dark brown or black

·         Pink pastel or cheek makeup

·         Twigs (crooks for shepherd and Joseph)

·         Lightweight card

About yarn

            DK weight, 100g per 282m, 100% Acrylic

Tension

            24 sts and 30 rows for a 10 x 10cm tension square (not essential)

Tools

·         3.5mm knitting needles

·         Chenille needle

·         All-purpose sewing needle

·         Scissors