Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with the Amigurumi Nativity Ornament Set, a beautifully detailed crochet collection that brings the story of the season to life. 🧶✨ This polished set includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus in the manger, an angel, two wise men, a shepherd, and a sweet woolly sheep—each designed with soft shapes, short legs, and expressive embroidered features. Their charming details make them perfect for hanging on the tree, gifting to loved ones, or treasuring as keepsakes year after year.
Ideal for crocheters who enjoy meaningful projects, this set combines tradition with handmade artistry in the most delightful way. Whether displayed together as a miniature nativity scene or scattered across your holiday décor, the Amigurumi Nativity Ornament Set is a joyful way to stitch up faith, warmth, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🎄🧵🙏
✨ Amigurumi Nativity Ornament Set Crochet Pattern
Bring the spirit of Christmas to your tree with this beautiful handmade Nativity ornament collection. This pattern includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus in the manger, an angel, two wise men, a shepherd, and a sweet woolly sheep. Each miniature figure is designed with soft shapes, short legs, expressive embroidered features, and charming details that make them perfect as ornaments, gifts, or keepsakes.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate — includes color changes, shaped clothing, hair construction, loop/bobble texture, and small-piece assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Each ornament measures 10–12 cm (4–4.7 in) tall when using DK/light-worsted yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
- DK / Light-Worsted yarn
- Beige skin tone
- Brown (hair, beards, cloak, shoes)
- Yellow (halos, turbans, gifts)
- White (angel dress, wings, sheep body, Baby Jesus wrap)
- Light blue (Mary’s cloak, Wise Man B vest)
- Blue (Wise Man A inner robe)
- Red (Mary’s dress, shepherd’s belt)
- Pink/coral (faces/cheeks where needed)
- 6 mm black safety eyes (for all humans and sheep)
- Polyester fiberfill
- 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
FO – fasten off
🎄 General Head Pattern (Used for All Humans)
Head (Beige)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R8: sc around (24)
Insert eyes between R6–R7, 5–6 sts apart.
R9: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R10: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff.
R11: dec ×6 (6)
FO, close.
Short Legs (All Characters)
R1: MR 5
R2–R3: sc around (5)
FO, stuff lightly.
Use these legs for every ornament unless otherwise specified.
👩🍼 Mary
Hair (Brown)
Make wig cap:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R5: sc around (18), FO.
Side curls (make 2):
ch 12
Work 3 sc in each chain → curls naturally.
Sew curls at sides of head.
Body & Dress (Pink)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
R8: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R9: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R10–R11: sc around (12)
FO, stuff.
Arms (Beige) ×2
R1: MR 5
R2–R4: sc around (5)
FO, attach.
Cloak (Light Blue)
ch 26
R1: sc across (25)
R2–R10: sc across
FO and shape around her head and shoulders.
Halo (Yellow)
ch 40
3 sc in each chain → spiraled ring.
Sew behind hair.
👶 Baby Jesus in Manger
Wrapped Body (White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–R6: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly.
R7: (1 sc, dec) ×4 (8)
FO.
Head
Use general head pattern.
Manger Basket (Brown)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: BLO sc around (18)
R5–R6: sc around (18)
FO and shape into bowl.
Cloak Hood (Light Blue)
ch 30
R1: sc 29
R2–R5: sc across
FO and fold behind Baby Jesus.
👨 Joseph
Hair (Brown)
Wig cap same as Mary’s but without curls.
Add embroidered short sideburns.
Beard
Make small beard panel:
ch 12
R1: sc across
R2: (1 sc, inc) repeated along to widen bottom
FO and shape into curved beard.
Attach under mouth area.
Body (Beige Robe)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R7: sc around (18)
FO.
Tunic Layer (White)
ch 20
R1–R4: sc across
Sew centered down front.
Cloak (Brown)
ch 38
R1–R8: sc back and forth
FO and drape around shoulders.
Arms
Use beige arms.
Shoes (Dark Brown)
R1: MR 5
R2: inc ×5 (10)
R3: sc around
FO.
👼 Angel
Hair (Yellow)
Wig cap same as Mary.
Side curls (make 2):
ch 16
Work 3 sc in each chain.
Halo (Yellow)
Same twisted cord halo as Mary.
Dress (White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R10: sc around (24)
FO.
Wings (White) — Make 2
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: sc around
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R5: sc around
FO and flatten.
👑 Wise Man A (Blue Inner Robe, Yellow Coat)
Beard (Brown)
Short beard panel:
ch 10, sc across.
Shape into round beard.
Inner Robe (Light Blue)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R7: sc around (18).
Coat (Golden Yellow)
ch 36
R1–R8: sc rows
Sew as open long coat.
Gift (Gold)
R1: MR 5
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×2 + 1 sc (7)
R3–R4: sc around.
Turban (Yellow Band + Blue Top)
Band:
ch 40, 3 sc in each → curl rope.
Top:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
Sew centered.
👑 Wise Man B (Pink Robe, Blue Vest)
Beard (Brown)
Short round beard panel as above.
Robe (Dusty Rose)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R8: sc around.
Vest (Light Blue)
ch 34
R1–R6: sc rows
Attach as open vest.
Halo (Yellow)
Twisted cord halo same as Mary and Angel.
Chest Cross (Yellow)
Embroidery: stitch cross shape on center chest.
🐑 Sheep
Head (Beige)
Use general head pattern.
Ears (Beige) ×2
ch 6
R1: sc 5
R2: inc, 3 sc, inc
R3: sc around
FO and fold lightly.
Body (White – Fluffy)
Use loop stitch or bobble rows:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R7: loop stitch in every stitch
R8: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R9: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Legs (Brown) ×4
Short leg pattern (MR 5, sc 5 twice).
🧔 Shepherd
Hair (Brown)
Wig cap same as Joseph.
Tunic (Beige)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R8: sc around.
Cloak With Hood (Dark Brown)
ch 40
R1–R10: sc
Fold top corners slightly to form a soft hood.
Belt (Red)
Use thin red yarn → wrap around waist and tie.
Staff
Brown yarn:
ch 28
sc across tightly.
Top circle (yellow):
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
FO and sew on top.
🎄 Assembly
- Sew head to body with slight forward tilt.
- Attach legs at the base (short legs nearly hidden).
- Sew arms at shoulder level.
- Attach hair, halos, beards, cloaks, and accessories.
- Add blush to cheeks if desired.
- Add simple hanging loop to top of head with matching yarn.
- Shape all garments and cloaks gently with fingers.
🌟 A Cherished Christmas Keepsake
Your Nativity ornament set is now complete — a heartwarming collection of handmade characters that bring gentle charm, joy, and meaning to your holiday tree. These tiny figures create a timeless scene you’ll look forward to displaying every Christmas.
