Knit Nativity Scene by Barbara Wheeler

Knit Nativity Scene

Knitting
January 1984
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
967 yards (884 m)
low vision format available
English
This pattern is available from leisurearts.com for $5.99.

Set includes these figures: Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Three Wisemen (Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar), Shepherd, Shepherd Boy, and Angel.

The figures are knit using fingering weight yarn and size 3 (3.25 mm) needles. The standing figures are each formed with a plastic foam cone for the body, plastic foam ball for the head, and chenille stick for the arms.

The original Leisure Arts pattern leaflet has been reissued as a downloadable pattern. SKU/Item #800110

This booklet is available from Horizons for the Blind in both Braille and 22 point large print font.

Instructions included for 9 figures

  • Baby Jesus
  • Mary
  • Joseph
  • the 3 Wise Men (Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar)
  • Shepherd
  • Shepherd Boy
  • Angel

Finished Measurements
Approximately 3” / 7.5 cm tall.

Supplies 16 colors of yarn are recommended, but not mandatory, with the majority being white, flesh, cream, teal, and wine. Also required are plastic foam cones and balls, chenille sticks, lace, glue, metallic thread, felt squares, miniature gifts, and tinsel sticks.