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Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

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

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern pack creates a full nativity scene of small amigurumi figures including Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, three Wise Men, a shepherd, an angel, and a lamb with a manger. Each figure is built from simple shapes worked in rounds with clear step-by-step instructions. The set includes clothing pieces, head coverings, small accessories and a textured hay-filled manger. Photographs and assembly notes guide you through placement and finishing.

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Designed for intermediate crocheters, these figures are quick to make and great for gifting or holiday displays. The patterns encourage creativity in color choices and small custom details like hair, beards and crowns.

Why You'll Love This Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings an entire holiday scene to life with small, approachable amigurumi figures. I enjoy how the simple shapes combine with small accessories to create personalities for each character. The step-by-step rounds make shaping predictable while still offering room to customize colors and facial expressions. Making the set felt rewarding and it becomes a meaningful gift that people cherish.

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Switch Things Up

I love how this pattern can be customized by swapping yarn colors; try soft pastels for a vintage look or jewel tones for a festive set.

You can make mini keychain versions by using lighter fingering yarn and a smaller hook for tiny ornaments and gifts.

Want a plush, squishy version? Use bulky yarn and a larger hook for larger, cuddlier figures that are great for kids to play with.

I often add embroidery details like small stars or initials to the back of robes for personalization and to mark a special gift.

Try different eye options: safety eyes, embroidered closed eyes, or French knots to change the expression and age appearance of each figure.

Swap out the beard colors and styles to create grandparents or other characters in a custom family set—be creative with length and curl.

Add wire inside the arms or staff to make posable pieces that can be adjusted for display or holding small gifts.

Create outfits with stripes or patterns by changing colors every few rounds to give each wise man a unique robe design.

Experiment with hair styles by adding more curls, braids, or a yarn fringe to match the personality you imagine for each character.

I sometimes make a whole town by repeating base shapes and changing accessories like hats, scarves, and tiny props to make a festive village display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working continuous rounds leads to confusion and miscounts; place a marker at the start of each round to keep your place. ✗ Not stuffing evenly causes lumps or collapsing shapes; stuff gradually and shape as you go for smooth curves and stable bodies. ✗ Switching yarn colors without securing ends neatly creates loose tails; weave in ends or knot and pull inside to hide and secure color changes. ✗ Forgetting to insert plastic mesh for the base makes figures unstable; cut and insert the mesh screen at the base of the body before stuffing to help figures stand upright.

Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming nativity set with these detailed crochet amigurumi patterns for Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, the Wise Men, shepherd and animals. The patterns use simple shapes and clear step-by-step rounds so you can make an entire scene to display or gift. You will work in continuous rounds, learn small shaping techniques and assemble adorable figures with accessories. This set is perfect for gifting or seasonal decor and makes a lovely handmade keepsake.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Nativity Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Yarn colors (I used less than 1 skein for each color)
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    Linen – Vanna’s Choice “Linen” (main neutral 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”
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    Note: less than 1 skein used per color for small figures

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Safety eyes 6mm (10 pairs listed, use appropriate number per figure)
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    Black embroidery thread for eyelashes and closed-eye details
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    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
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    Plastic craft (mesh) screen for base support (circle ~2" diameter)
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    Brown pipe cleaner for staff (cut to 6" length)
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Pins for assembly if desired

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— Pattern Notes :

Infos :

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”

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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

Info :

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 R1 :

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

Round R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round R3 :

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

Round R4 :

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

Round R5 :

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

Round R6-R9 :

Sc in each st around. (30)

Round R10 :

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

Round R11 :

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

Round 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.

Round R13 :

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

— Joseph Body :

Round R1 :

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

Round R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round R3 :

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

Round R4 :

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

Round R5 :

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

Round R6 :

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

Round R7 :

In back loops only, sc in each st around.

Round R8-R11 :

Sc in each st around, insert mesh screen.

Round R12 :

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

Round R13-R16 :

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

Round R17 :

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

Round R18-R20 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R21 :

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

Round R22-R24 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R25 :

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

Round 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) :

Info :

Stuff lightly as you go.

Round R1 :

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

Round R2 :

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

Round R3 :

Sc in each st around, switch to linen.

Round R4 :

In front loops only, sc in each st around.

Round R5-R9 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R10 :

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

Round 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 :

Info :

Using dark brown, ch 16.

Round R1 :

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

Round 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.

Round R3 :

Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Round R4 :

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

Info :

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.

— Joseph Tunic :

Info :

Using green, ch 21.

Round R1 :

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

Round R2-R4 :

Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Round R5 :

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

Round R6-R8 :

Sc in each st across.

Round R9 :

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

Round R10-R12 :

Sc in each st across.

Round R13 :

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

Round R14-R17 :

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

Round R18-R22 :

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

Round R23 :

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

Round R24 :

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

Round R25-R26 :

Sc in each st across.

Round R27 :

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

Round R28-R34 :

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

Info :

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.

— Joseph Head Covering :

Round R1 :

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

Round R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round R3 :

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

Round R4 :

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

Round R5 :

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

Round R6-R8 :

Sc in each st around.

Info :

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 R9 :

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

Round 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 :

Round R1 :

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

Round R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round R3 :

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

Round R4 :

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

Round R5 :

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

Round R6-R9 :

Sc in each st around. (30)

Round R10 :

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

Round R11 :

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

Round 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.

Round R13 :

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

— Mary Body :

Round R1 :

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

Round R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round R3 :

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

Round R4 :

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

Round R5 :

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

Round R6 :

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

Round R7 :

In back loops only, sc in each st around.

Round R8-R10 :

Sc in each st around, insert mesh screen.

Round R11 :

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

Round R12-R15 :

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

Round R16 :

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

Round R17-R19 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R20 :

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

Round R21-R23 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R24 :

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

Round R25 :

Sc in each st around.

Info :

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) :

Info :

Stuff lightly as you go.

Round R1 :

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

Round R2 :

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

Round R3 :

Sc in each st around, switch to light blue.

Round R4 :

In front loops only, sc in each st around.

Round R5-R9 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R10 :

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

Round R11-R12 :

Sc in each st around.

Info :

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.

— Hair for Mary :

Info :

To make Mary’s hair, first you’ll make and attach a few curls that will show from the front. Then 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.

Round 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.

Round 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 R1 :

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

Round R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round R3 :

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

Round R4 :

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

Round R5 :

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

Round R6-R7 :

sc in each st around.

Info :

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 R8 :

Sc in each of the next 20 sts across. Ch 1. Turn. R9-R28: Repeat Row 8, turning after each row.

Info :

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 R1 :

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

Round R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round R3 :

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

Round R4 :

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

Round R5-R8 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R9 :

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

Round R10 :

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

Info :

Using black embroidery thread, stitch two curves for closed eyes. Alternatively 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 R11 :

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

— Baby Jesus Body :

Round R1 :

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

Round R2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round R3 :

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

Round R4 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R5 :

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

Round R6-R12 :

Sc in each st around.

Round R13 :

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

Round R14 :

Sc in each st around.

Round 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 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 :

Info :

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

Round R1 :

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

Round R2-R9 :

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

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

— 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 as follows: 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.

Info :

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.

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.

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. 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.

— 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 and attach as instructed.

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 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.

Info :

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 :

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.

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. Gift: Using gold, repeat the directions for the gift from Wise Man #1.

— 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 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. 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). 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.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for attaching. If your wings are curling, you may want to block them. Using yarn needle, attach wings to back of angel as pictured.

— 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.

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-R9: Switch to white. Sc in each st around. R10: (Sc in next 2 sts, invdec) 6x around. (18) R11: (Sc, invdec) 6x around. (12)

Info :

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 R12 :

Sc2tog around until closed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach heads to bodies by matching up the neck openings and sewing securely with the long tails left when fastening off; stitch evenly around to create a neat seam.
  • Insert a circular piece of plastic craft screen at the base of each body (between R8-R11 where indicated) before stuffing to help the figures stand upright.
  • Pin and sew arms to the sides of the body, angling slightly forward so hands meet at the front for Mary and Joseph; bend and sew the arms closed if needed for shaping.
  • Attach beards by pinning them under the nose and using the yarn tails from the beard to sew the sides in place; then sew across the top of the beard to secure evenly.
  • Assemble the manger by sewing long and short sides to the base forming a box, stuff lightly, attach the top around each edge and add yarn "hay" by pulling folded yarn strands through stitches and trimming to desired length.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds unless instructed to turn; use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round for accurate counting.
  • 💡Insert the plastic craft mesh at the base of bodies before stuffing to keep the figures stable and prevent the base from rounding.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and consistently while shaping to avoid lumps and to maintain smooth curves on heads and bodies.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go or leave long tails where indicated for sewing parts together—this saves time and helps secure joins neatly.

This nativity amigurumi set brings warmth and handmade charm to your holiday display. The little figures are full of personality and perfect for gifting or mantel decor. Create each character with your color choices and enjoy a special seasonal project. 🧶✨🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Finished figures range from approximately 4" to 7 1/2" in height when using the recommended yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change; choose an appropriate hook size for the yarn weight to keep proportions balanced.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

The entire nativity set can take about 8-10 hours depending on how many figures you make and your experience level; individual figures can be completed more quickly.