EASY TO KNIT
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 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 3½mm needles
MEASUREMENTS
Mary, Joseph, Kings, Angel and Shepherd 11cm (41/2in) tall
Jesus in Manger 7cm (23/4in) long
Sheep 4cm (1½in) tall
Camel 8cm (3¼in) tall
Donkey 8cm (3¼in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 146
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:
Yarn I for Body, Yarn G for Head. Yarn L for Body, Yarn G for Head. Yarn D for Body, Yarn F for Head. Yarn K for Body, Yarn J for Head. Yarn E for Body, Yarn G for Head. Yarn J for Body, Yarn G for Head. Yarn C for Body, Yarn G for Head.
