The Shepherds were watching for the Savior’s birth. This Shepherd sits on the shelf and watches over you and your family, reminding you to be like the Savior and watch for him.

I have added this pattern in the hope that you also will put a reminder in your home. I gave one to my neighbor and her children loved getting to move him every time they did something good.

Skills Level: Simple Intermediate or adventurous beginner

Pattern Description:
I tried to make this as simple as possible, but still have some shaping. The Arms, Legs, Body and Head are knit in the round and joined as you knit. The Hat and Robe are knit in the round and sew on. The Coat is knit flat.
NOTE: I knit the first few rows in Brown This instruction is not included in the pattern

You will need to know how to:
Knit
Purl
Knit 2 together
Knit 3 stitch together
Knit in front and back of same stitch
Knit in front, back and in the front again of the same stitch
Make a stitch
Knit in the round (using your preferred method)
(knitting in the round is not hard. check out my video on how
https://youtu.be/CwWTYSAzTlQ )
Slip, Slip and Knit together
3 Needle Knit together stitch (example and instruction given on how to do this stitch)