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Ten Piece Nativity Set Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply, 4 ply / Fingering / Sock / Sport
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Upcycle plastic bottles to make Susie Johns' timeless Christmas decoration

Create your own free-standing nativity display with Susie Johns fabulous knitting pattern. The nativity dolls are stuffed with recycled plastic on-the-go drinks bottles to give them structure and enable them to stand unaided. There are ten items to make: Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, three kings, two shepherds, gifts and a cosy manger. Download the pattern today to knit the nativity in time for Christmas.

Sizing

Finished height of figures:approximately 20-25 cm

What you need

Yarn: King Cole Merino Blend DK, (A) shade 1 White, (B) shade 5 Sky, (C) shade 23 Chocolate, (D) shade 46 Aran, (E) shade 48 Black, (F) shade 55 Gold, (G) shade 69 Olive, (H) shade 96 Slate Blue, (I) shade 165 Linden, (J) shade 771 Kingfisher, (K) shade 853 Sage, (L) shade 790 Caramel, (M) shade 792 Dill, (N) shade 794 Corn, (O) shade 796 Beech, one 50g ball of each; small amounts of 4ply yarn in black and pink for embroidery
Needles: 3.75mm
Stitch holder or safety pin
Tapestry needle
Toy stuffing:polyester
Bottles:plastic, small, medium and large

(NOTE:designer used the following brands: Morrison’s chocolate milk 330ml (other rounded bottles are available) (bottle 1), Tropicana (330ml) (bottle 2) and Innocent Juicy Water (420ml) (bottle 3)

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
Garter stitch
Stripes
Stocking stitch
Kfb
K2tog
Pick up and k

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this Christmas decoration, we think you'll love Susie'sknitted food. You can find more of Susie's designs here.

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