Preview Fall and Winter 2018: Back to School, Fall Decorations, Halloween, Warm Clothing, Advent and Christmas

Dear users, dear authors,
the summer won’t last forever, unfortunately. Don’t be sad about that; fall and winter have a lot to offer for crafters: fall decorations, back-to-school designs, warming ponchos, jackets, capes, vests, Christmas designs, Advent designs, socks, hats, sweaters, and much more are wonderful challenges for you.
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Mod tip: If you think of Halloween in good time, the spirits and ghosts will be friendly. :- )

@Authors,
You can present patterns for fall and winter here with no quantity limit. Don’t forget the link and image, as well as the usual information.

The Little Reindeer is already eagerly waiting to be crocheted by you!

It works up quickly with cotton yarn and sock yarn, and if you start now, you can crochet yourself a whole herd by the start of winter!

Besides yarn, you will also need:

• stuffing, 
  
• a pipe cleaner (chenille stem)
  
• safety eyes
  
• and of course the pattern ;)
  

This is described and illustrated in a beginner-friendly way to ensure smooth crocheting.

Winter may still be a long way off, but you can already start thinking about fall now, especially if you'd like colorful decorations:
I recommend a seasonal table with fall-themed flower children:
Chestnut Flower Child

Pumpkin Flower Child

Fly Agaric Flower Children  

You can crochet all the flower children with just a few scraps of leftover yarn. They have movable arms and legs, so you can stand them up or sit them down in different positions. They are about 12 cm tall.
You can find even more flower children for different seasons here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/users/view_collection/1451/blumenkinder

Knitting pattern_hooded jacket size 62-92

  To the pattern!

The hooded jacket is ideal for the transitional season
and is already something special.
The hood and the sleeves are knitted on directly,
so there is no annoying seam.
For the 4 different patterns that make the jacket something special,
there is a knitting chart for each one.
I have described in detail how the hood and sleeves are knitted on directly,
and saved the corresponding pictures in a separate
file.
Size:
62/68(74/80)(86/92)
Material:
100(150)(200) g Twister color: 305
50 g light purple, e.g. Action by Bellalana
50 g dark purple
Yardage: 50 g / 115 m
Large wooden beads
Needle size 3 to 3.5
1 crochet hook for the loops

A value bundle with 4 crochet patterns that say goodbye to summer and welcome autumn.
You can also get all patterns individually in my shop stjerne61

Autumn Assortment


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The following patterns are included in the value bundle:

Ivy / use leftover yarn to conjure up an adorable table decoration


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Decorative Grape / great as a gift tag and quick to make from leftover yarn


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Autumn Mood with the Meckis / autumnal door wreath Ø 22 cm


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Sunflower / small door wreath Ø 17 cm


All patterns are beginner-friendly and written without abbreviations.

Hedgehog Egg Cozy Crochet Pattern


Click here to go directly to the crochet pattern 

This cute and funny pair of hedgehogs brightens up any breakfast table and puts a smile on your face first thing in the morning ;-). Not only do they reliably keep your breakfast eggs warm, but they also make great fall decorations for your home. They’re also a super cute eye-catching gift! What you’ll need:

• Approx. 12g of yarn in brown (e.g. Cotone fine by Lana Grossa, 100% cotton). Scraps in beige or light brown. Your yarn should definitely be suitable for a 2mm crochet hook
• 2mm crochet hook
• stuffing
• Scissors, darning needle, stitch markers
• 6mm safety eyes, black thread for embroidering the nose and eyebrows

Difficulty level: medium to easy; you should definitely have some crochet experience and be able to do the following: make a magic ring, work single crochet increases and decreases, sew on the various parts, single crochet, slip stitches, and chain stitches. At the beginning of the pattern, I explain in detail how to crochet the bobbles that represent the spikes. The pattern is 12 pages long and includes pictures showing everything step by step. I also show you how to sew on the individual parts with pictures.

It gets Christmassy with this value bundle; you get 4 different crochet patterns, so there’s something for everyone.
All patterns can also be purchased individually in my shop stjerne61

Colorful Christmas Market

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You’ll find these patterns in the value bundle:

Money Gift as Christmas Decor


An original packaging idea for money gifts that, after the sack has been emptied, also serves as fun decor.
For materials, leftover yarn in your desired colors is enough.
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Potholder - Oh Christmas Tree -


A little kitchen helper crocheted from 50 g of cotton yarn.
The Christmas tree is crocheted in with bobble stitches, which are explained in the pattern.
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Christmas Stocking


A lovely gift packaging idea that also looks great as pure decoration.
50 g of yarn, leftover yarn, and a little eyelash yarn are enough.
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Angel Big-Bärbel


A chubby angel that can be made from leftover yarn.
Great as an original Christmas ornament or a small little gift to bring along.

All patterns are beginner-friendly and written without abbreviations.

Reindeer Egg Cup Crochet Pattern


Click here to go directly to the crochet pattern

This cute and funny pair of reindeer brightens up any breakfast table and puts a smile on your face first thing in the morning ;-). The egg cups are real eye-catchers and also make great gifts! What you’ll need:

• Approx. 20g of brown yarn suitable for a 2mm crochet hook. I used 100% cotton, which makes the egg cup nice and sturdy.
• Scraps of light brown yarn (for the antlers), also suitable for a 2mm hook
• Scraps of red yarn (for the nose), also suitable for a 2mm hook
• 2mm crochet hook
• 6mm safety eyes
• stuffing
• Scissors, darning needle, stitch markers

Difficulty level: Easy. You should be familiar with the following techniques: making a magic ring, increasing and decreasing single crochet stitches, sewing the different pieces together, single crochet, slip stitches, chain stitches, and half double crochet. The crochet pattern is 18 pages long and includes step-by-step photos showing every step. I also show you how to sew the pieces together in the photos.

The little hedgehog pair is wonderfully suited for fall, but can also be used for summer decoration. The two finger puppets are about 9 cm tall and are equally suitable for playing and decorating. The crochet pattern also includes the patterns for the sunflower and the watering can. A few scraps of leftover yarn are enough to crochet them.
You can find the pattern here! 


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Especially in fall, you can watch the cute squirrels gathering nuts. But they are very shy and quickly hop away. This adorable little animal is completely tame and will stay with you, because you can crochet it yourself with a little cotton yarn and eyelash yarn. It will be about 18 cm tall. It is equally suitable as a decoration for an autumn table and as a cuddly toy.
This way to the pattern!

Click here for the knitting pattern for the colorful children's jacket



With this colorful wool jacket with a hood and pockets, your child will be well equipped for fall and winter. It’s best to start now, then the jacket will be finished in time. The measurements in the pattern fit sizes 92–104. Yes, it will grow with your child for a while.

The jacket is knitted top-down with raglan shaping and therefore has almost no seams. Only the pockets need to be sewn on from the inside along one side. The other sides are knitted in.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho made from sock yarn



With two skeins of sock yarn (200 g), you can knit this poncho for yourself. It is light and very comfortable to wear because your arms stay free. At the same time, your shoulders stay pleasantly warm. I also wear it on cool summer evenings. What I especially like is that I can easily take it with me in any bag.

The poncho can also be made easily by beginners with a little experience. All steps are well explained and shown.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the round collar / shoulder warmer



This round collar / shoulder warmer made of lightweight cotton is just right for fall. It keeps your neck and shoulders pleasantly warm and looks pretty, too. It’s best to knit several for yourself in different colors. 

Even as a beginner with basic skills, you’ll have lots of fun making it. The pattern is optimized for beginners.

Click here for the baby pants, hat, and jacket pattern bundle




Babies need cozy, warm clothes too. You can knit this cute set using 6-ply sock yarn. The set fits sizes 62–80 and consists of a jacket, pants, and a hat. It grows with your baby for a few months.

The pattern uses knit and purl stitches and is easy to knit. It is explained in detail in the pattern. All pieces have (almost) no seams.

Note: In my shop, the jacket and the pants are also available individually, each with a hat.

For the knitting pattern for the hat with scarf collar - click here



This hat is ideal for babies and toddlers because it has a scarf collar that keeps them nice and warm, but does not have to be pulled over the head. The hat opens easily at the front.

The pattern is easy to knit; it is explained in detail in the pattern. Even beginners with basic knowledge can manage it well.

Oktoberfest season is coming up, but otherwise a little vest like this can always be worn:

Knitting Pattern Baby Traditional Vest Size 86/92 with Intarsia Cable





(To purchase/download, please click the image)

.. knitted from 150 g gray merino wool + 50 g red merino wool, 50 g – 120 m with size 4.0 knitting needles,
cable needle, 3.5 mm crochet hook for the bow. A stitch marker is helpful.

The PDF pattern is illustrated.

For knitting beginners, I recommend knitting this vest entirely without the cable and/or in one color .

If you’re looking for gift packaging that’s a good fit for starting school, you might like this retro-style school bag.



The bag is made of cardstock and measures approximately 25 x 18.2 x 9 cm. The
pattern includes not only templates accurate to the millimeter but also the entire alphabet, so you can write any name.

Tablecloth " Christmas Mood " crochet pattern
A tablecloth with a diameter of approx. 48 cm in a beautiful dark green color with a bit of silvery glitter. Very well suited for the Christmas season; it can be used not only as a tablecloth, but also looks very nice as a base for the Christmas tree stand.For the tablecloth you will need: • crochet thread 10, Maddison (50g, 250m) color no. 10 dark green • De Luxe crochet thread, Maddison (20g, 154m) color no. 01 silver • crochet hook no. 1.00

Here, with one click, you can get to the pattern




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Decorations/coasters " little snowflakes "
The decorations/coasters " little snowflakes " with a diameter of approx. 10 cm are very well suited for the Christmas season and create a cozy atmosphere. They can be placed beautifully on the festive table as coasters for candle holders or used as door/window decorations. Not much thread is needed to make one snowflake, so they can be crocheted from leftover thread.
Here, with one click, you can get to the pattern


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Christmas decoration "Christmas tree" crochet pattern
The decoration "Christmas tree" is very well suited for the Christmas season and creates a cozy atmosphere. It can be crocheted in various Christmas colors and decorated with silvery glitter or little beads. Also a great way to use up leftovers.

Here, with one click, you can get to the pattern




I am happy to answer any questions and wish you lots of fun and joy with this project!

Christmas time is wreath time, and with this cute snowman, you’ll bring the winter spirit into your home! He greets you with a friendly smile and has dressed up nicely in a top hat and bow tie! A wreath decorated with beads and winter flowers makes him a colorful eye-catcher!



Crochet Pattern for a “Snowman” Door Wreath

• Length of the crochet pattern: 16 pages
• Easy to follow with step-by-step instructions and plenty of pictures
• Difficulty level: suitable for beginners

Materials

• Schachenmayr Catania, 100% cotton, yardage: 50g approx. 125m:
  • Color A: 2 skeins of turquoise (color number 0397)
  • Color B: 1 ball of white (color number 0106)
  • Color C: 1 ball of salmon orange or orange (color numbers 0386 and 0281)
  • Color D: 1 ball of black (color number 0110)
  • Color E: 1 ball of apple (color number 0205)
  • Color F: 1 ball of Signal Red (color number 0115)
• Crochet hooks, sizes 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm
• stitch marker
• stuffing
• Styrofoam ring (diameter 25 cm)
• 4 black half-beads (diameter: 6 mm)
• 2 safety eyes, black (diameter 12 mm), or alternatively buttons or half-beads
• Superglue for the half-beads
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
• Optional: Beaded ribbon from a discount store for decoration
• Ribbon for hanging

Skills required

• Chain stitches = ch
• Single crochet = sc
• Half double crochet = hdc
• Double crochet = dc
• Slip stitches = sl st

Selling the finished door wreath in small quantities—for example, in stores, at markets, and/or online—is permitted. You can find more details in the pattern! The pattern is in PDF format!

...also available in the magazine “Häkeln for You,” Issue 1/2018

The days are getting shorter, it’s getting colder, and coziness is returning to our homes. Christmas is fast approaching, bringing all kinds of treats like nuts, chocolate, and of course little gingerbread men ...and since Christmas is the festival of love, the little gingerbread man is bringing his gingerbread woman along too.



Crochet the two sweet egg cozies incl. candy cane and decorate your Christmas breakfast table with this pretty gingerbread couple!

Crochet pattern for egg cozies “Gingerbread Men”

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/32349/haekelanleitung-eierwaermer-lebkuchenmaennchen-pdf-datei

• Scope of the crochet pattern: 15 pages
• easy to understand with step-by-step explanations and lots of pictures
• Difficulty level: suitable for beginners

Material

• Crochet hook size 2 - 2.5 mm
• Schachenmayr Catania or similar cotton yarn (yardage 50 g/125 m) colors: Camel (color no. 0179) or light brown, white (color no. 0106), signal red (color no. 0115)
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• Chenille/pipe cleaner wire to reinforce the arms and the candy cane
• a little stuffing for the head
• black half pearls, diameter approx. 5-6 mm (for the eyes)
• Super glue
• Buttons, diameter 8-10 mm (colors: red and green)
• Ribbon, color: red with white dots

required skills

• magic ring, magic ring
• chain stitches
• single crochet
• slip stitches

Selling the finished egg cozies, e.g. in shops, at markets and/or online, is permitted in small quantities. You can find more details in the pattern!The pattern is in PDF format!

These decorative little bells with bows are as quick as they are easy to crochet—in 2 sizes

You can use these pretty bells and bows as Christmas tree ornaments, gift tags, decorations for an Advent wreath, or table decor.

Go to the pattern here





These pretty pendants are not only useful at Christmas time (e.g., as tree ornaments, gift tags, decorations for an Advent wreath, or table decor), but also throughout the year as little guardian angels, lucky charms, keychains, for the car, etc.

Go to the pattern here





The original loop scarf is an absolute eye-catcher. The zigzag pattern and especially the zigzag edge, along with the beautiful color gradient, make it a real standout.

Go to the pattern here





This winter-warm set with a heart, consisting of wrist warmers and a headband, is super quick to crochet. The neon pink accents add cheer and admiring glances.

Headband pattern for head circumferences of 53/54 cm, 55/56 cm, 57/58 cm. Wrist warmer pattern for sizes M and L (photo shows size M).

Go to the pattern here

With this pretty little gift bag, you can wrap small gifts in the sweetest way. It makes every gift shine even more. Great for jewelry, but also for many other little items.

Here is the pattern




This timeless, chic poncho is  soft, versatile, and simply lovely to snuggle into—for fresh spring days and mild summer nights.

Thanks to two cleverly placed buttons, this poncho is a true quick-change artist. Since the buttons fit through the lace pattern, there is no need to work in buttonholes—so the buttons can be fastened at
any spot you like, creating a wide variety of ways to wear it!

Here is the pattern

A soul warmer is ideal for any season.
In this mustard yellow, it’s simply unbeatable.

This creative zigzag pattern is simply fun and looks fantastic, too.
The edging is worked with a relief pattern, which is simple yet very effective.

The cut of the soul warmer uses no decreases or increases at all...
... making it absolutely recommended for beginners as well.

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, there are 3 charts in crochet chart format included in the pattern.
In addition, 3 schematics help guide you step by step through the crochet process.

This pattern is designed for sizes S/M/L/XL.
However, the pattern explains how the shrug can be easily adjusted to any size.
The included cut and the gauge help with that!

And here’s the pattern and more details...


 

Soul warmers are simply the best companions in every season!

The combination of 2 patterns brings liveliness into play.
The edging is worked at an angle in a simple way, creating the creative "jacket effect".

The cut of the soul warmer is made entirely without decreases or increases...
... so it is also absolutely recommended for beginners!

A detailed description guides you row by row through the crochet process.
For clarification, 3 crochet charts can be found in the pattern.
In addition, 3 diagrams help - step by step - with creating the shrug.

This pattern is designed for sizes S/M/L/XL.
However, the pattern explains exactly how the soul warmer can easily be
adapted to any size.
The included cut and the gauge help with that!

And here’s the pattern and more details...

 

Neckwarmers are the perfect way to spruce up our outfits in fall and winter!
Why not try them with CREATIVE fringe?
The simple relief pattern adds a 3-D effect.

Once you’ve crocheted the pattern repeat once, you’ll have the hang of it -
even beginners will enjoy this pattern.

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
For clarity, 1 crochet chart is included in the pattern.
In addition, a cutting layout with integrated diagram helps you through the crochet process.
Attaching the fringe is also described and illustrated in detail.

When laid flat, the scarf measures about 13 x 84 cm (without fringe), 23 x 84 cm (with fringe).
However, it can easily be made smaller or larger as needed.
The included layout and the gauge help with that!

And here’s the pattern and more details...

 

There are plenty of beautiful and useful things you can give as gifts for a child starting school. Of course, they should be wrapped appropriately—that makes unwrapping them much more fun!
 


This gift bag measures approx. 12 x 34 x 10.5 cm and is easy to make—detailed craft instructions will guide you through every step. Even though the bag shown here is pink and decorated with flowers, it doesn’t have to look that way: you can make it just as easily out of cardstock in any other color and decorate it with circles, hearts, or matching stickers, for example.

Oh yes, Halloween will be coming around again too. For that, I recommend a spooky potholder, double-knitted, with a ghost. The technique takes a little practice. It makes the colors on the opposite side mirror each other exactly.
The ghost is shown in a knitting chart.

This way to the ghost.

When the days start getting cooler again, you’ll be glad to have an infinity scarf to protect you from the cold.
It comes in a wide variety of styles - long or short, with or without buttons, knitted in the round or in rows, just as you like.

Here’s the pattern.

Hats are also in demand again in winter. This value set includes two of them with winter motifs. Both come in several sizes. The motifs are each shown in knitting charts.

You can find them here.

I also have something for autumn in my store—for example, this pretty window decoration.



  These autumn leaves are made from cardstock and tracing paper and measure about 16 to 20 cm. They’re very easy to make and are also suitable for craft beginners. You can cover each basic shape with tracing paper in different autumn colors, significantly increasing the number of different-looking leaves.

Knitting Pattern_Wendy the Snowman

  Go to the pattern

All you need are a few bits of leftover yarn and wooden beads!

Knitting pattern Baby Shoes Snow
   To the pattern!

Baby shoes are already totally cute in general.
But especially now for Christmas
we're taking it up a notch!
We're knitting sweet little shoes for the little ones.
For foot lengths:
9 cm and 11 cm

Here, with one click, you can get to the patternThe angled hat with (or without) pompom

brings the child or adult joy when wearing it and gives you the fun of knitting it. The hat is very easy to knit, consists of three angles, one in the middle and two on the sides, so that the ears are covered. Each angle is divided into two wedges, which connect to each other in raised stripes. The following is needed: • Wool approx. max. 100g • Circular knitting needle 2mm, 80cm • Yarn needle 5cm • Crochet hook 1.75 - 2mm • optional: acrylic beads or rocailles.

Here, with one click, you can get to the pattern




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The elegant loop scarf

has a timeless pattern and is reversible. It can be crocheted quickly, has an easy difficulty level, and should not be a problem for a beginner. For a loop scarf with diameter: approx. 80 cm, height: approx. 20 cm, the following is needed:
• Wool in one or several colors (3 x 50g approx. 140m, 75% virgin wool, 25% polyamide) • Crochet hook size 1.75 - 2.0

Here, with one click, you can get to the pattern


*******************************The elegant baby / children’s headband with a beautiful little flower pattern can be crocheted quickly, has an easy difficulty level, and should not be a problem for a beginner. The following basic crochet skills should be known: slip stitch, chain stitch, yarn over. Optional: The baby / children’s headband can be decorated with beautiful little flowers. You can find the description in my existing patterns.The following is needed: • Wool in one or several colors (e.g. cotton, fine baby wool, mohair) • Crochet hook size 1.75 - 2.0 • optional: acrylic beads or rocailles • Sewing needle • matching sewing thread.



I wish you lots of fun and joy with this project!

Christmas sweater



A sweater knitted for a 43 cm doll. A detailed description of the pattern is included as a PDF.


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Christmas ornament


a bath sponge or dish sponge for using and decorating in the kitchen and bathroom.

Ice Skates

Ice skates for a 43 cm doll
With pictures and PDF


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Snowshoes


Have fun trying them out. The tips of the snowshoes need to be sewn on firmly, pulling the tip upward as you do so.

For everyone who likes to get spooky on Halloween, I have a haunted house for you to craft.


 
The window picture is approx. 54 x 34.7 cm, cut from construction paper and backed with yellow transparent paper. Aside from being comfortable using a scalpel or craft knife, you don’t need any special skills here. This picture does have lots of small details, but the construction paper is very easy to cut, so you’ll finish the picture fairly quickly.

More?

You’re welcome :-).

If you have young children, be sure to plan ahead for the St. Martin’s Day parade. Making a lantern doesn’t take long, but it does require some time. And before you start crafting, you’ll need to choose a lantern design and gather the necessary materials. So it’s best to start thinking about it now and download a pattern. For example, this one:
 


The lantern is made from photo cardstock and tracing paper. It has a handy size of approx. 29 x 22 x 11 cm and is easy for a child to carry. The lantern is easy to make, and all the steps are explained in detail in the craft instructions.

Good :-)

There’s no limit on the number of patterns in this thread, and I’m sure you’ll have plenty more ideas for the topics in this thread. So you can present more patterns here anytime.

A warm infinity scarf always comes in handy in winter, and these are quick to knit from thick, soft wool. This one has a very striking pattern that’s much simpler than it looks.

Click here for the pattern.

Or how about a design in elegant gray? It goes with everything and is very easy to knit!

You can find the pattern here.

You can never have enough scarves in winter. Better to start knitting in good time.

Take a look!

Start thinking about Advent now! You can use this Santa all year round, because all you have to do is turn him inside out and he transforms into a cute little bunny!
The reversible doll is about 20 cm tall. To crochet it, you'll need cotton yarn (e.g., Catania) in skin tone, red, brown, light green, plus a little white fluffy yarn, a 2.5 mm crochet hook, toy stuffing, and possibly safety eyes.
You can find the pattern here!

This lantern is sure to turn heads at the St. Martin’s Day parade, too! It was designed especially for little boys and is guaranteed to draw admiring glances.



The knight’s castle lantern is made of photo cardstock and tracing paper, measures only about 16 x 29 cm, and is therefore easy for little knights to carry. The lantern is easy to make and is well-suited even for beginners with little crafting experience.

You can never have enough hats in fall and winter. How wonderful that you can knit them yourself! This pattern is available in child and adult sizes,

you can find it here.

Anything new coming?

Start thinking about the cold season now and crochet up a supply of hats, scarves, and gloves!

How about this set? 

      

It’s crocheted in no time and is also well suited for beginners.
You’ll receive a detailed 10-page pattern with plenty of photos to help you recreate it quickly. The hat and infinity scarf can be crocheted in various sizes. The gloves are for a child aged 3 to 5.


Or a
cozy, warm winter hat with a matching infinity scarf



Both can be crocheted in no time and are well suited for beginners.

You’ll receive a detailed 7-page pattern with plenty of photos to help you follow along quickly. The hat and the infinity scarf can be crocheted in different sizes.

We shouldn’t forget the origin of Christmas! Christmas isn’t just about elves and reindeer! What would
Christmas be without a beautiful nativity scene?

Carved nativity figures are expensive. But you can crochet your own nativity figures. It doesn’t cost much, because you can use your leftover yarn. Kids can play with the crocheted figures without breaking anything. And best of all: you’ll have a nativity scene that no one else has!

First, you can start with the basics: Mary and Joseph with the baby in the manger.

With this pattern, you can also crochet the ox, the donkey, and the Christmas star .

After that, you can gradually expand your nativity scene, starting with the shepherds and their sheep.

Here you’ll find patterns for three different shepherds, as well as a lying sheep and a standing sheep, and the Christmas angel.

With the Three Wise Men

, the nativity scene becomes especially magnificent. They arrive in magnificent robes accompanied by exotic animals (a camel, an elephant, and an Arabian stallion) and bring their gifts to the Christ Child.

It’s best to start crocheting right away—that way, by Christmas, you’ll have a beautiful nativity scene that’s sure to draw plenty of admiration. You’re sure to have plenty of leftover yarn at home!