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Friday, December 27, 2013

Crochet Nativity Set (Part One)

I am so excited to finally post about this project I have been doing this year.  The idea came from a fellow crocheter and blogger, Chelsea from A Chick w/ Sticks.  But of course, I really wanted to make it my own.
(I actually made 7 sets, but had already sent out 2 before I remembered to take pics!)

I made 7 Nativity Sets.  Well, they aren't complete YET.  Since I am making so many, I have scheduled this as a 3 year project.  This year, my family received these:



This basic set included:
Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Angel, and stable carrier case.

You can find the original patterns here:
Mary
Joseph
Baby Jesus
Manger
Angel
Stable Carrier Case (Crocheted Cheche)  (Update: this pattern can now be found on Ravelry! Yay!)

And then I made my own adjustments:

For the figures, I didn't want finger puppets, and I wanted to make them bigger.  So I used a G hook, and then I used the stuffing option that the pattern gives.

Mary: I gave her some white trim.

Joseph: I used a darker green, and I added a belt for him.

Baby Jesus:  I made the baby with the smaller hook required in the pattern, I tried it with the G but the baby was WAY to big!  Then I made the manger from the magazine pattern -- but I made the straw a little more loopy.  AND the manger is reversible... so I can turn the straw in and put baby on top if I want.

Angel:  I didn't like the pattern wings -- I thought they looked more like a butterfly's.  So I designed my own.  I wanted them to look graceful and "falling".


Stable Carrier Case:  I actually made this a little bigger than the pattern asks for.  I also made the star bigger too.

NEXT YEAR

This project is the first installment of a 3 year project.  This next year (2014) I will be adding the shepherds, some sheep (my own design), and a donkey (which will be my own design as well), and my family members will get to add them to their collections.

In 2015, I will be doing the 3 wise men, and a camel (again, will be my design).  I will be including the patterns for FREE on this site when I get them done so you will be able to add them to your own nativity sets... yay!

-Cat

2015 UPDATES!!!!

The Nativity Part 2 is up!!!  It includes the links to the shepherds and my own patterns for FREE for the Donkey and the Sheep!!  Click here!!



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101 comments:

  1. These are so cute! Do you know when you'll be posting Part Two? I'm definitely going to start on Part One. Would you be able to share your pattern adjustments for the angel wings and manger?

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  2. Sheila -- I am working on making the second part right now. Things are going a little slow, because I am getting ready to have a baby in the next month... but the next part will include the shepherds and some sheep. I will try to come up with the angel wings... but I am honestly not sure if I can remember how I did them! lol. But I will give it a go!

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    1. Congratulations! If you can't remember the wings, don't worry about it. They're just so pretty! :D

      I've been searching for the pattern for the stable and I can't find it anywhere. I've tried your link but it only took me to a site that downloaded a virus to my computer. Any idea where I could find it? Or would you be able to email it to me?

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    2. Thanks for telling me about that link!! I will have to get that fixed. Send me an email at nutsinanutshell@gmail.com and we will find it for you :)

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    3. I also am looking for the stable carrier pattern , I sent you an email ,no Reply yet

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    4. My email address is shersmith2003@yahoo.com

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  3. Hi Cat. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! It will work great for a travelling nativity set that I am making for Christmas 2015. The plan is for all the families at our church to experience a visit from Mary and Joseph on their travels to Bethlehem.
    I am also having difficulty with the stable pattern. Please would you be able to send it to me? My email is: csn.docherty@gmail.com
    Thanks once again for sharing!
    Love Chantelle x

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  4. hello cat,
    I could their Christmas crib in the bag admire just great today. I'd love to crochet stable carrier envelope. but could not find instructions, can help me with this? Excuse my bad english I lack something the exercise. My e-mail address is fledi2612@web.de Greetings from Germany Greetings steffie

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  5. Hi Cat, Stumbled upon the nativity scene as I was searching finger puppet ideas for my LO, next project is this. Can u email me the stable carrier at sharmiladantas25@gmail.com. Regards,
    Sam

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  6. Hi, just wanted to let anyone who is having problems finding the stable pattern, I finally found it on Annie's e-patterns. It was only $3.29 for instant pdf download. Thanks for your lovely nativity ideas!

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  7. Hi, just wanted to let anyone who is having problems finding the stable pattern, I finally found it on Annie's e-patterns. It was only $3.29 for instant pdf download. Thanks for your lovely nativity ideas!

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  9. Many thanks Cat, for helping me with the download for the stable and manger. I can't wait to start on this project to give out as Christmas gifts, sharing the true reason we celebrate!
    Thanks again,
    Diane

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  10. omg. this is so cute. I'm trying to bravely embark on this project for a friend who recently found God - but I can't seem to find the Stable carrying case thingie?

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    1. Shyni -- Email me at nutsinanutshell@gmail.com and I will hook you up :)

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    2. Shyni -- Email me at nutsinanutshell@gmail.com and I will hook you up :)

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  11. I am also have problems getting the stable carrying case. Could you email me @ juanitahbostian@ymail.com thanks hun

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  12. I am also have problems getting the stable carrying case. Could you email me @ juanitahbostian@ymail.com thanks hun

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  13. Your angle wings are PERFECT. And I am somewhat of an angel snob - love angels, not cherubs. First grandbaby due in May. Think I have til Christmas 2017 to finish this set. Truly you have been inspired by the Holy Spirit. MB Paz

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  14. I love this so much! I am trying unsuccessfully to obtain the pattern for the nativity creche only. You mentioned you would "help" if we needed it, any way I could get some tips on how to get that?
    Thanks so much! my email is juliskool@yahoo.com. -Julie

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  15. I am also having problems getting the stable carrying case. Would love to make this for some young Sunday school kids. Could you Please help me. my email address is gracenjesse@yahoo.com. Also how did you do the angel wings?
    Thank You - Grace

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  16. Aaaargh...I need your "help" with getting the creche, please.

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  17. I am having trouble getting the stable case and the manger.. Do you think you can help me out? My email is alyssaallyne@yahoo.com.. please and thank you!

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  18. I am having trouble getting the stablecase and manger too willyou please help me? my email is jenny-van-eden@Hotmail.com

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  19. Hi, I have not been able to download the pattern for stable and manger - can you please if let me know how I can get it or if possible email the pattern to me if you have it - my email is vrirani@yahoo.com

    Thank you in advance and God Bless.
    -Veena

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  20. Hi, could you please email me the stable pattern please? mollymoodesigns1@gmail.com

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  21. Please,I want the stable pattern to. Silvia21g@yahoo.com. Thank you very! :-*

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  22. Hi I just emailed you for the stable pattern too! Bless you for doing this. ��

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  23. Hola tengo problemas para obtener el maletín... podrias por favor enviarme al correo ?mi correo es sandruskyliza@gmail.com... m.gracias.

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  24. Hello everyone, just wanted to tell you thanks for checking in. We have been sending out the patterns to those that have asked. If you still need it we're still here. Please share your finished projects with us. It's so fun to see what others have made!

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    1. Also having difficulty with travel stable & manger. Please email me. Also, is there a part 3 I can't find it. Thank you
      Email: scrapbookingqueen2@gmail.com

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    2. Hi Kimi! No sorry. We've never done a part three. I've emailed it to you! Happy crocheting!

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  25. Hi. I emailed the address within the original blog for a copy of the pattern but haven’t received anything. Could you please direct me to where I need to be - I would so love to get a start on this. Many thanks and kind regards. Ruth.

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    1. Ruth, I replied but I guess it didn't post. Sorry. If you would please leave your email address we can hook you up. Thanks! :)

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  26. Hi there...I emailed about the pattern and didn't hear back. Can someone help me out with the pattern for the case?

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    1. Hi please leave your email and I'll get it sent out!

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  27. Wondering if I could get the creche pattern too please hillsweare@msn.com thanks

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  28. Is it still possible to get the pattern for the stable? I would greatly appreciate it! Odiesgirl1202@gmai!.com

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  29. If you want the stable pattern please leave your email address in a comment. We can email it to you. Thanks!

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  30. I would love the stable pattern :) meggiepeanut@gmail.com

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  31. Hi, I've tried to find the stable and manger pattern but it keeps asking me to make accounts that won't go through. Can you please send it to me? My email is katherinelcutting@gmail.com.

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  32. Could you please email me the manger and stable patterns. My email is carterdennise@gmail.com. thank you for sharing this set.

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  33. Hi! This is so gorgeous and I would live to make this set for the children in my class especially as this year has been so difficult for them.
    If you could send me the instructions for the carrier case I would be very grateful.
    My email address is
    triona.masterson@gmail.com
    Thank you and God Bless.
    Triona

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  34. Hi! This is so gorgeous and I would live to make this set for the children in my class especially as this year has been so difficult for them.
    If you could send me the instructions for the carrier case I would be very grateful.
    My email address is
    triona.masterson@gmail.com
    Thank you and God Bless.
    Triona

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    1. Hi Triona, I've emailed it to you! I hope you have a great time making it!

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  35. Can i please get the stable pattern? Thanks!!
    Welch.319@gmail.com

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  36. Hi Tor, I've emailed you the pattern. Have fun!

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  37. Hi, please could you send the stable pattern to me, I’ve made the figures for my grandsons and started some for the Brownies but the stable brings up a blocking page. Jc546@hotmail.com

    Many thanks,Julie

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  38. Hi¡ beautiful work ¡
    Was starting to look thing to make for Christmas ¡ and found this amazing work ¡ could you please send me the Stable Carrier Case :)
    paolapedrazaa@gmail.com

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  39. Please can you send me the stable pattern? I would love to make it for my granddaughter! My email is joymkitchener@gmail.com thank you! I can’t wait to make it!

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  40. This is the cutest thing ever! Could I perhaps get the patterns for the traveling stable and manger? Many thanks ahead of time and blessings to you and your family! email me at janellebullock6@gmail.com. Thank you so much!!

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  41. Can you please send me the carrier and the animals pattern

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    1. Please leave your email and I can send you the stable pattern. All the other patterns we have are on the blog posts and you're welcome to use them. Thanks.

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  43. Can't seem to download manger or carrying case can you send me patterns please to leemancramer@gmail.com

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    1. Hi Patricia, I have sent this to both of your emails. Thanks and have fun!

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    2. Could you please mail me the patern for the stable? Thanks in advance
      ckraai01@gmail.com

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  44. I am not able to retrieve the stable carrying case

    my email is mygoldenheart@live.com

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  45. Hi!
    Thank you so much for sharing your work. I had been searching for a small Nativity and yours was perfect!

    I have already made the holly family, the wise men, the donkey, the shepherds and the sheep… I steel need the manger, camel and the stable Carrier case patterns to have the complete set.

    I've been searching for the patterns and I can't find them anywhere… would you be so kind to send them to me by e-mail? My e-mail es Maricruz.hernandez53@hotmail.com

    I would appreciate very much if you can send them to me.

    Hope to hear from you son.

    Greetings from Mexico City.
    Maricruz Hernández

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    1. Hi Maricruz, I have emailed you the pattern for the stable but I'm sorry I don't have a camel pattern. Enjoy!

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    2. Thank you so much! I will start with it as soon as I finish my new project.
      Thanks, again!
      Greetings

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  46. Hi..I had written earlier but didn't get a response. Could I pls have the pattern for the carrier.
    Thanks

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    1. christiannamelia@gmail.com is my email. Hope to hear from you

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    2. I’ve emailed it. Sorry we missed your post before. Enjoy!

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    3. Thank you so much. I got it.
      God bless you.

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    4. Hi
      Please can I ask are all of the patterns linked to somewhere else, as a few of the links no longer work. Thanks so much for your time.

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    5. Hi Amanda, which ones are you looking for? Drop your email and I’ll email you whatever I have. Thanks!

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  47. Hi,
    I love this! I would like to make this for my grandchildren. Could you please email me the carrier pattern. My email is tseamons4@gmail.com.
    Thanks so much!!!
    Tammy

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  48. Hello, I cannot get the Carrier pattern to open up and is there a part 3 as I didn't see it.

    Thank you in advance,

    Cindy
    Cnabors6591@gmail.com

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    1. I've emailed you the pattern. Happy crocheting!

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  49. Hi Heidi
    Could you share with me the crochet pattern for the stable box?
    Thank you :)

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  50. Hi Alice, if you could leave your email address I can email it to you. Thanks.

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  51. Hi Heidi,
    This is my email alicegoh23@yahoo.com.
    Thank you :)

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    1. Very good. I've emailed you the pattern Enjoy!

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  52. I can't get stable pattern. Please help. My email is
    jenny.freddy12@gmail.com

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  53. Hi, please could you email me the stable carrier pattern. Many thanks, Donna

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    1. It was supposed to reply with my email address as my user name.... donnalcollen@msn.com
      Many thanks

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    2. Hi, I've emailed you the pattern!

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  54. could i please have a copy of the stable carrier pattern, i've been trying to find it everywhere I can

    emh1115@aol.com

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  56. Hello, could I please get the stable pattern?

    My email is celestej131@gmail.com

    Thank you!

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  57. Amazing work! I was wondering if you could send the stable pattern, it is waaaaay better than my attempt and I'm in love with it. My email is jessymmeyer@gmail.com have a wonderful day!

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  58. Could I also get a copy of the stable carrier pattern? Please and thank you so much!!! Me email is quesera sera2 @yahoo (dot) com

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  59. I love this!!! Could you please send me the stable pattern?
    doxielover6@yahoo.com
    Thank you

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  60. Hello. Congratulations for the amazing work. It's really lovely.

    I was wondering if you could send me the stable pattern. I'll be very grateful.

    armarinhodeideias@gmail.com

    With love and respect, Adriana.

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  61. This is so adorable, I couldn't get the link for the manger/carring case to work, could you email it to me? my email is susanllee320@gmail.com

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  62. Helo Heidi. Thanks a lot for sharing this. However, I cannot find the pattern for the stable. When I clicked the Ravelry link, it says that the product is out of print.
    I don't understand what dows it mean, but it seems that it is not available there.
    Would you please email it to me on annieayalieke@gmail.com ?
    Regards from Indonesia.

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  63. Hello! Could someone please send me the pattern for the carrying case? emilymcbaker@gmail.com

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