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Classic Christmas Nativity Knitalong | Part One - Mary
Classic Christmas Nativity Knitalong | Part One - Mary

Classic Christmas Nativity Knitalong | Part One - Mary

Designer: Sachiyo Ishii

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What you need to know

Welcome to the first installment of your brand new knitalong! Sachiyo Ishii’s adorable characters are perfect for recreating the Nativity story with your little one, or for setting up as part of your seasonal display. In this six-part project, we’re starting with Mary, and you’ll find more characters over the next six weeks.

Sizing


Mary and Joseph: 14cm tall
Jesus: 7cm tall

What you'll need


Yarn: King Cole Pricewise DK, shades (A) 3024 Vintage Rose, (B) 201 Cloud, (C) 149 Blush, (D) 307 Crocus, (E) 037 Taupe, (F) 1740 Mustard, (G) 1741 Fudge, (H) 001 White, (I) 009 Red, (J) 080 Buttermilk, (K) 341 Topaz, (L) 022 Jade, one 100g ball of each; 4ply, Dark Brown, oddment
Needles: 3.5mm
Beads: 4mm, 18
Safety toy stuffing
Sewing needle
Sewing thread: black
Blusher or pastel
Twigs: two (optional)
Card
Tapestry needle

NOTE: yarn amounts given here are for full nativity set

Meet the designer


Sachiyo Ishii was a money broker in Wall Street and London before she turned her hand to crafting. Now a multimedia designer, Sachiyo is particularly renowned for her adorable knitted animals and figures.

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Sachiyo Ishii

Sachiyo Ishii

LKT Designer

"In just six weeks, you'll have a complete nativity scene ready to display at Christmas"

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