CROCHET THE NATIVITY

Perfect ‘on the road’ crochet project as one variegated ball of yarn is used to make many parts of the project for an interesting and surprising effect – so no need to carry lots of yarn with you. Crochet only the head instructions if you want to make plain baubles for your tree.

DIFFICULTY: easy

TIME: a few days

YOU WILL NEED

♥ 50g African Expressions Joy in natural – will make 3 heads – or about 15-20g of yarn if you want to use mini balls of yarn♥ 15g light grey DK yarn for donkey’s head♥ 15g red yarn♥ Starke 6 Change of Scenery for head coverings (the yarn is variegated and makes a delightful variety of colour combinations)♥ small amounts of the following yarn colours: brown, black, grey, light purple for crown, mustard yellow for head ties for Mary and Joseph♥ sparkly or metallic yarn/thread for crown decorations for wise man♥ 3mm crochet hook♥ 2 stitch markers♥ scissors♥ tapestry needle♥ polyester toy filling♥ 30cm narrow pieces of fabric or ribbon to tie to bauble