A child is born

YOU WILL NEED

■ Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft 4 ply
(100% acrylic, 100g/298m),
1 ball of each:
Yarn A Sunshine (184)
Yarn B Black (217)
Yarn C White (208)
Yarn D Lilac (233)
Yarn E Fondant (173)
Yarn F Mocha (432)
Yarn G Beige (240)
Yarn H Washed Denim (501)
Yarn I Steel Blue (859)

Yarn J Latte (526)
Yarn K Kiwi (303)
Yarn L Light Grey (195)
Yarn M Aqua (211)

■ A pair of 3¼mm needles

■ A 3½mm crochet hook

■ Two 3¼mm double-pointed
needles (DPNs)

■ 150g toy stuffing

■ Black embroidery thread

■ Blusher or crayon

■ 5 cocktail sticks

For yarn stockists contact Cygnet 01274 743374 www.cygnetyarns.com

TENSION

28 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3¼mm needles

MEASUREMENTS

Mary, Joseph, Kings, Angel and Shepherd 11cm (4½in) tall Jesus in Manger 7cm (2¾in) long Sheep 4cm (1½in) tall Camel 8cm (3¼in) tall Donkey 8cm (3¼in) tall

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list see page 146

ABOUT THIS YARN

This machine washable yarn is perfect for both toys and garments. Its super-soft finish makes it great to wear against the skin every day.

NATIVITY

Note This Nativity set is for display only and is not a toy due to the use of cocktail sticks, so please take care with younger children. Use a long-tail cast on for all pieces unless otherwise stated. The Head and Body are knitted the same for each figure, using different shades.

HEAD AND BODY (MAKE 1 PER DOLL)

Head and Body shades for all characters are as follows:
Mary Yarn I for Body, Yarn G for Head.

Joseph Yarn L for Body, Yarn G for Head.

King 1 Yarn D for Body, Yarn F for Head.

King 2 Yarn K for Body, Yarn J for Head.

King 3 Yarn E for Body, Yarn G for Head.

Shepherd Yarn J for Body, Yarn G for Head.

Angel Yarn C for Body, Yarn G for Head.

Cast on 8 sts using 3¼mm needles and Body Colour.

Row 1 (WS) Knit.

Row 2 K1, (kfb) 7 times. [15 sts]

Row 3 Knit.

Row 4 K1, (kfb, K1) 7 times. [22 sts]

Row 5 Knit.

Rows 6 to 23 Beg on a RS knit row, work in st st.

Row 24 K1, (k2tog, K1) 7 times. [15 sts]
Break Body Colour and join in Head Colour.

Row 25 Purl.

Note Row 25 is the neckline.

Row 26 K1, (kfb, K1) 7 times. [22 sts]

Row 27 Purl.

Row 28 K1, (kfb, K2) 7 times. [29 sts]

Rows 29 to 39 Beg on a WS purl row work in st st.

Row 40 K1, (k2tog, K2) 7 times. [22 sts]

Row 41 Purl.

Row 42 K1, (k2tog, K1) 7 times. [15 sts]

Row 43 Purl.

Row 44 K1, (k2tog) 7 times. [8 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

HEADSCARF (MAKE 1 PER DOLL)

Headscarf colours are as follows:
Mary Yarn H.

Joseph Yarn K.

King 1 Yarn E.

King 2 Yarn M.

King 3 Yarn H.

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