Celebrate the true spirit of the season with this Amigurumi Blessed Birth Set crochet pattern! Featuring a beautifully handcrafted nativity scene, this heartfelt project brings together the Holy Family in soft, squishy stitches—perfect for adding a meaningful touch to your holiday decor. Whether you’re creating a keepsake for your own home, teaching little ones about the story of Christmas, or gifting a handmade treasure to someone special, this pattern invites you to stitch with purpose and love. ✨🧶🌟
Designed with reverence and charm, this set includes tender details like swaddled Baby Jesus, gentle Mary and Joseph figures, and the option to expand with animals, angels, or wise men. Play with natural tones, textured yarns, and thoughtful extras like halos, staffs, or a tiny manger to bring the scene to life. Whether displayed on a mantle, nestled under the tree, or passed down through generations, this Blessed Birth Set is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade peace and wonder. 💖🕊️🎄
✨ Amigurumi Blessed Birth Set Crochet Pattern
Celebrate the heart of Christmas with this adorable amigurumi Nativity set. With simple stitches and lots of love, you’ll create Baby Jesus wrapped in a blanket, gentle Mary, protective Joseph, and a stable topped with a shining star. A perfect handmade keepsake or heartfelt gift for the holidays!
🧵 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, and small parts assembly.
📏 Finished Size
- Baby Jesus: ~3.5” (9 cm) long
- Mary & Joseph: ~4.5–5” (11–13 cm) tall
- Manger: ~5” wide
- Star: ~2” wide
🧶 Materials
- DK or Worsted Weight Yarn in:
- Skin tone (beige)
- Brown (hair, manger)
- White (blanket, Mary’s veil)
- Light blue/green (Mary’s dress)
- Cream, mustard, or yellow (Joseph’s robe and star)
- Grey and gold (stable)
- 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Black safety eyes (6mm) or embroidery thread
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: Pipe cleaner for crook
✂️ Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only
👶 Baby Jesus
Head & Body (Beige, then White):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4-6. sc around (18) - Switch to white yarn for the wrap, BLO, sc around (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12) – Stuff head
- sc around (12)
- dec around (6), FO, close, weave in.
Arms (Make 2):
- MR, 5 sc (5)
2–4. sc around (5), FO, sew to sides of wrap.
Wrap Lines:
Surface crochet in white or wrap a white yarn strand around the lower body a few times to give the wrapped look.
👩 Mary
Head (Beige):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18)
Body (Light Blue/Green):
8. Switch color, BLO, sc around (18)
9–13. sc around (18)
14. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12) – Stuff
15. sc around (12), FO and close.
Arms (Make 2):
- Beige: MR, 5 sc (5)
- Switch to dress color
- Rows 2–4. sc around (5)
- FO and sew to sides.
Veil (White):
Ch 20, turn
Row 1: sc in each ch
Row 2–4: sc across
FO, shape veil over head and secure sides behind shoulders.
👨 Joseph
Head (Beige):
Same as Mary
Hair (Brown):
Surface crochet strands on the top and back of the head
Optional: chain small strips and sew for beard
Body (Cream):
8. Switch color, BLO, sc around (18)
9–13. sc around (18)
14. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12), stuff
15. sc around (12), FO
Arms (Make 2):
Same as Mary (match robe color)
Outer Robe (Mustard):
Ch ~26, turn
Rows 1–5: sc across
FO and drape over shoulders
Crook (Optional):
Twist pipe cleaner and wrap with yarn; bend into shepherd’s staff and sew in hand.
🌟 Manger (Brown)
Base (Worked flat):
- Ch 8
- sc in 2nd ch and across (7)
3–5. sc across
FO and sew edges upward to form oval bowl. Stuff lightly.
🏠 Stable with Star
Back Panel (Grey or Brown):
Ch 16
Rows 1–8: sc across
Switch to yellow/gold for roof
Rows 9–12: dec 1 at each side to make triangle roof
Star (Gold):
MR, [ch 2, sl st, ch 2, sl st] x5
Pull tight, FO and sew to roof.
🎁 Finishing Touches
- Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes with black thread
- Blush cheeks with pink yarn or soft pastel
- Position Mary and Joseph behind Baby Jesus and secure if desired
- Add pine twigs, string lights, or tiny hay for extra festive charm!
This Blessed Birth Set brings warmth and handmade magic to your holiday celebrations. Stitch your love into each part and cherish it year after year! 🌟🧶
