Crochet Joseph part of the FREE Mini Nativity Set pattern.
Joseph is the final figure in the mini nativity set. This figure stands tall and watches over Mary and the precious Baby.
This year, I made a few tweaks to the pattern. The body is unchanged, but I made a few changes to his headscarf/cloak and I added a sash.
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CROCHET NATIVITY – JOSEPH
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-Fingering Weight Yarn (Palette Yarn)
[Briar Heather, Wheat Heather, Marble Heather (or Ash) , Bittersweet Heather, Hare Heather]
– 3.25mm Hook
– Darning Needle
Abbreviations: (American terms)
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog- SC decrease
St – Stitch
Gauge: Not important, make sure your stitches are tight enough that you can’t see stuffing or spaces between the stitches – Joseph Stands approx. 5″ tall
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Notes: Ch 1 does not count. Work the first st in the same st as the chain. Always join with the first st, not the chain. :
HEAD:
Use Wheat Heather
Magic Ring
1. Ch 1, sc 8 in ring. Join. (8 sts)
2. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st. Join. (16 sts)
3. Ch 1, wc in same st. *Sc in next 2 sts, work 2 sc in next st* work 5 times. Join. (21 sts)
4. – 6. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (21 sts)
7. Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts. *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts* work 4 times. Sc2tog. Join. (16 sts)
Stuff Head.
8. Ch 1, sc2tog 8 times. Join. (8 sts)
9. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (8 sts)
Cut Wheat Heather
Join Briar Heather
Body:
1. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st. Join. (16 sts)
2. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (16 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Sc in next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next st* work 4 times. Join. (20 sts)
4. – 7. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join. (20 sts)
8. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 9 sts. Work 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 9 sts. Join. (22 sts)
9. – 11. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join. (22 sts)
12. Ch 1, *work 2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts* work twice. Join. (24 sts)
13 – 14. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (24 sts)
15. Ch 1, *work 2 sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts* work twice. Join. (26 sts)
16. – 18. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (26 sts)
Cut Brian Heather
Join Hare Heather
19. – 21. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (26 sts)
22. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (26 sts)
23. Work in Third Loop:
Ch 1, sc in same st, sc2tog. *Sc in next st, sc2tog* work 7 times. Sc in last 2 sts. Join. (18 sts)
Stuff. Place small stones or weights.
24. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc2tog. *Sc in next st, sc2tog* work 5 times. Join. (12 sts)
25. Ch 1, sc2tog 6 times. Join. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, leave a long tail. Sew the small remaining hole shut with tail.
Weave in all ends.
HEADSCARF: Begin with Marble Heather
Start with a Magic Ring
1. Ch 1, work 10 sc into ring. Join. (10 sts)
2. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st. Join. (20 sts)
3. Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, work 2 sc in next st* work 6 times. Sc in last 2 sts. Join. (26 sts)
4. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (26 sts)
Drop Marble Heather.
Join Bittersweet Heather.
5. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join (26 sts)
Cut Bittersweet Heather
Pull up Marble Heather.
6. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join. Tie off. (26 sts)
Cut Marble Heather
From here, you will work in turning rows, instead of working all around the circle.
Join Marble Heather in the 8th st to the right of the join.
7. Ch 1. Sc in next 19 sts, treating the join as a stitch. Turn.
(19 sts)
8. – 17. Ch 1, sc in each st. Turn. (19 sts)
Tie off, weave in ends.
The ends of the cloak tend to curl a tad, so you can wet block it if you need. I secured it to Joseph’s head with a small dab of hot glue in each bottom corner (I know my kids will play with all the accessories and undoubtedly lose something, so I am nipping that in the bud).
SASH:
Use Oyster
Ch 30, join with first ch forming a loop.
1. Ch 1, sc in next 7 chs. Sc2tog 4 times. Sc in last 15 chs. Join. (26 sts)
2. Ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog 5 times, dc in next 8 sts. Sc2tog twice, dc in last st. Join. (19 sts)
Tie off, weave in ends.
For best results, tack the sash in place with a tiny dab of glue (or with a couple well-placed stitches. Consider using a toothpick for extra precision.
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RUSTIC CROCHET NATIVITY- FREE MINI SET
Hi Beth,
I bought the nativity crochet pattern from you in 2016. I do receive your updates but I can’t remember where I have stored them and I want to catch my set up to the most recent items.
What do I need to send you to prove my purchase?
thanks,
Liz B
Hi Liz! You can send to Bethany (at) whistleandivy (dot) com
I and thinking of purchasing the yarn for the nativity scene. I am wondering what color you used for Joseph’s head cover? It looks blue but you state you used Blair Heather. Which on my screen looks like a tan. I really like the blue but am not sure which color it is. delta looks more like the color you used?
Thanks
Lori
Hi Lori! I used Briar Heather for the body, that is the brown color. I used Marble Heather for the Cloak, it’s not blue, its at true gray. Sorry for any confusion!
Thanks!
You’re welcome!