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Amigurumi Nativity Scene – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Nativity Scene – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the heartwarming and symbolic world of amigurumi! 🌟✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Nativity Scene—a meaningful and beautifully detailed creation perfect for holiday décor, faith-inspired crafting, or anyone who enjoys stitching up timeless and cherished designs! 🧶 Whether you love recreating classic figures, experimenting with intricate details, or simply want to add a handmade nativity scene to your festive lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a stunning set featuring Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and more! 🎄

This design embraces soft neutrals, delicate shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a warm and reverent presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Nativity Scene turns out just right—ready to become a treasured holiday display or a heartfelt handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out serene hues, and let’s stitch up a beautiful nativity scene! 🌟

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🌟 Amigurumi Nativity Scene Crochet Pattern

Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with this heartwarming Amigurumi Nativity Scene featuring Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus in his manger. With soft textures, rich colors, and tender details, this holy family is perfect for handmade holiday decor or heartfelt gifting.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves color changes, clothing layers, and sculpting basic human features.

📏 Finished Sizes

  • Mary and Joseph: Approx. 6–7 in (15–18 cm) tall

  • Baby Jesus: Approx. 3 in (7.5 cm)

  • Manger: Approx. 2 in (5 cm) high

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

    • Skin tone (beige or light pink)

    • Brown (hair, beard)

    • Purple (Mary’s robe)

    • White and gold (Mary’s hood, Baby Jesus’ clothes)

    • Blue (Joseph’s robe)

    • White and gold (Joseph’s hood)

    • Yellow or golden (Baby’s halo)

    • Olive green (manger)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm

  • Tapestry needle

  • Safety eyes (5–6 mm) or black embroidery thread

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

👩‍🍼 Mary Pattern

🧑 Head (Skin Tone)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–9. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly

  7. dec x6 (6), FO and close

💇 Hair Cap (Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–6. sc around (24), FO
    Sew onto head

👁 Eyes

Attach safety eyes between Rnds 5–6, approx. 5 stitches apart
Optional: embroider eyelashes and eyebrows

👗 Body (Purple)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    7–12. sc around
    Stuff as you go

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  7. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close

🧵 Arms (Make 2 – Skin + Purple Sleeve)

  1. With skin tone: MR, 5 sc
    2–3. sc around

  2. Switch to purple, 4 rows of sc
    Stuff lightly, FO and sew to body

🧣 Hood (White and Gold Trim)

  1. Ch 25

  2. Sc in each, turn
    3–8. Repeat row (25)
    Change to gold, sc one row around all edges
    FO and sew gently around head and shoulders

👨 Joseph Pattern

👨 Head (Same as Mary’s Head)

Add beard using brown yarn with simple embroidery or crochet a semicircle and attach.

👗 Body (Blue)

Follow same steps as Mary’s body, using blue yarn

🧵 Arms (Same as Mary’s – blue sleeves)

🧣 Hood (White and Gold Trim)

Same as Mary’s but with white yarn and gold edging
Sew to frame the head and neck area

👶 Baby Jesus Pattern

👶 Head (Skin Tone)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff lightly

  5. dec x6 (6), FO and close

👕 Body (White Swaddle)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around

  3. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
    Stuff

  4. dec x4 (4), FO

✋ Arms (Make 2 – Skin)

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–3. sc around, FO
    Sew to sides of swaddled body

👼 Halo (Yellow)

  1. Ch 14

  2. sc back across
    Sew in a curve around the back of head

🧺 Manger

🪵 Base (Olive Green)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    FO and stuff lightly

🦵 Legs (Make 4)

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–3. sc around
    FO and attach evenly to base bottom

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Assemble by positioning Baby Jesus in the manger between Mary and Joseph

  • Embroider eyebrows and mouths for gentle expressions

  • Use gold trim sparingly for elegant effect

  • Weave in all ends neatly

This beautiful amigurumi nativity set is a peaceful and meaningful handmade project, ideal for display during the holiday season or as a treasured heirloom. ✨🧶🕯️


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