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Amigurumi Nativity Scene – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Crocheted nativity scene featuring a baby in a manger surrounded by figures representing Mary and Joseph, with several sheep figures around them.
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Celebrate the spirit of the season with this Amigurumi Nativity Scene crochet pattern! Inspired by the timeless story of Christmas, this heartfelt design brings together beloved figures like Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and the Wise Men in soft stitches and intricate details. Whether you’re crafting for holiday decor, creating a meaningful keepsake, or simply enjoy making story-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a beautiful nativity scene bursting with warmth and tradition! Perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your celebrations, this crochet creation is a wonderful way to honor the season. ✨🎄

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different colors, embroidered embellishments, or even tiny accessories like a miniature manger, twinkling star, or gentle animals for extra charm. Craft a classic nativity scene with rich earthy tones, create a whimsical version with soft pastels, or even stitch up a full set of holiday-inspired amigurumi for a stunning display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a cherished accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Nativity Scene is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade holiday magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨

Crocheted nativity scene featuring a baby in a manger surrounded by figures representing Mary and Joseph, with several sheep figures around them.

✨ Amigurumi Nativity Scene Crochet Pattern

Create a heartwarming and handmade Nativity scene featuring Baby Jesus in a manger, Mary and Joseph with cloaks, and a flock of cute little sheep. This set makes a lovely Christmas decoration or keepsake gift, full of peaceful charm and festive joy.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires color changes, shaping, and assembling multiple parts.

📏 Finished Size

Each adult figure: ~6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall
Baby Jesus: ~4 inches (10 cm)
Sheep: ~3 inches (7.5 cm)

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
    • Beige (skin)
    • Brown (hair, hooves, Joseph’s beard)
    • White (robes, sheep bodies, star)
    • Grey & blue (robes)
    • Black (eyes, embroidery)
    • Pink (cheeks and blush)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Safety eyes (6–8 mm)
  • Optional: Pipe cleaner for star stem, LED light

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

🍼 Baby Jesus

Head & Body (Start in Beige):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)
  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Switch to White for swaddling:
    8–12. sc around (12)
    FO, stuff and close.

Hair Cap (Brown):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)
    FO and sew to head.

Arms (Make 2):
Beige:

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–3. sc around
    Switch to White:
    4–6. sc around
    FO and sew to sides.

Feet (Make 2):
Beige:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. sc around
    FO and sew sticking out of swaddle.

Face:
Attach safety eyes, embroider nose with a vertical stitch in black or brown, and sew on pink cheeks.

🌾 Manger Basket

Use Tan or Light Brown Yarn:
Base:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Sides:
6. BLO, sc around (30)
7–11. sc around (30)
FO and stuff with raffia or yarn strands to resemble hay.

👩 Mary

Head & Body (Start in Beige):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around (24)
    Switch to Grey:
    9–18. sc around (24)
  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  7. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close. Stuff firmly.

Hair Cap (Brown):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. sc around
    FO and sew onto head.

Arms (Make 2):
Beige:

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–3. sc around
    Switch to Grey:
    4–7. sc around
    FO and sew to sides.

Cloak (Grey):
Ch 20, turn
sc in each ch for 20 rows
Sew around head like a headscarf, letting it drape behind.

Face:
Attach safety eyes, add a pink blush, and embroider smile and nose.

👨 Joseph

Same as Mary, but change robe color to Blue and add a beard:

Beard (Brown):
Ch 12, sc across
Sew in U-shape across chin
Add mustache: Ch 6, sl st across and attach under nose.

Hair Cap: Brown, same as Mary.
Cloak: Ch 20, sc across 25 rows – wrap around head and back.

🐑 Sheep (Make as many as you like!)

Head (Beige):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
    FO and stuff.

Body (White):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–8. sc around (18)
  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  5. dec x6 (6)
    FO and stuff.

Legs (Brown, Make 4):

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–3. sc around
    FO and sew to underside.

Ears (Beige, Make 2):
Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc
FO and sew to sides of head.

Face:
Safety eyes, embroidered nose with upside-down “Y”.

⭐ Optional Light-Up Star

Use Yellow or Gold yarn:

  1. MR, 5 sc
  2. inc x5 (10)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x5 (15)
    Work into star shape by chaining and working pointed tips.
    Insert LED or fairy light inside and mount on a wire.

🧵 Finishing Touches

  • Stuff and shape each character firmly.
  • Use embroidery for gentle facial expressions.
  • Use hot glue or yarn to secure garments if needed.

This cozy and peaceful nativity scene is perfect for Christmas displays, gifts, or yearly traditions. Make it once, treasure it forever! 🎄🧶✨


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