This Nativity collection can be made cheaply out of oddments of double knitting yarn. The knitting pattern has clear row by row instructions and lots of photographs to help you along the way. You will need to be able to knit, purl, cast on and off, increase and decrease, change colours and sew seams. All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles. So why not add some festive cheer to your home and start knitting today!

Measurements

Mary - Height approximately 9cm (3.5in)
Baby Jesus’ Manger - Height approximately 6cm (2.3in). Width approximately 8cm (3.1in)
Joseph, Shepherds and Angel Gabriel - Height approximately 15cm (5.9in)
The Three Wise Men - Height approximately 16cm (6.3in)
Donkey - Height approximately 9cm (3.5in). Width approximately 14cm (5.5in)
Camel - Height and Width approximately 13cm (5.1in)
Sheep - Height approximately 7cm (2.75in). Width approximately 11cm (4.3in)

Materials

Oddments of double knitting yarn (USA, knitting worsted weight: Australia, 8ply) in colours stated in the instructions.
Knitting needles size 3¼mm (UK size 10)
Double pointed needles (I-cord)
Sewing needle
A pair of tweezers (useful for inserting small amounts of stuffing)
2 pipe cleaners, 15cm in length
Good quality washable toy stuffing