What you need to know
How did you get on creating Mary last week? Hopefully, you’re now ready to knit Joseph and Baby Jesus. They’ll take you an evening, so make sure you’re all cosy with your favourite snack and a drink before you start. Once complete, be sure to share your finished pictures of Mary, Joseph and Jesus with the community on Facebook.
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.
How to access this pattern
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Sachiyo Ishii
LKT Designer
"In just six weeks, you'll have a complete nativity scene ready to display at Christmas"
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