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Rustic Crochet Nativity CAL – Joseph

November 19, 2020 by Bethany 40 Comments

Hey all! I am so so excited to be doing the Nativity CAL again this year!

Due to popular demand, it’s official a yearly tradition! Today, for day one we will start with Joseph. The pattern for Joseph is the base pattern for a few of the other characters as well, so once you master him, the others will be a piece of cake for you. 

rustic nativity crochet free crochet pattern

rustic crochet nativity set free crochet patter Joseph

I saw a few creative variations in the Facebook Group last year for Joseph and I took a few of them to heart. A tie around his waist and a variation in color adds a lot! THANK YOU for your inspiration! 

CROCHET NATIVITY – JOSEPH

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What you need: (affiliate links)
-Fingering Weight Yarn (Palette Yarn)
   [Briar Heather, Wheat Heather, Marble Heather (or Ash) , Bittersweet Heather, Hare Heather]
– 3.5mm Hook
– Darning Needle

Abbreviations: (American terms)
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog- SC decrease
St – Stitch


Gauge: 12 sc = 2″  – Joseph Stands approx. 5″ tall

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Joseph:

Head: (ch 1 does NOT count)
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. Sc in same st. *Sc in next 2 sts, for 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)

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 same st. Sc in next 10 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 10 sts. Join. (24 sts)
13 – 14. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join. (24 sts)
15. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 11 sts. Work 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 sts. Join. (26 sts)
16. – 18. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join. (26 sts)
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 next 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)
Break yarn, leave a long tail. Sew the small remaining hole shut with tail.

Cloak:
Use Marble Heather or Ash 
Magic Ring
1. Ch 1. Sc 10 in ring. Join. (10 sts)
2. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st. Join (20 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Sc in next 2. Work 2 sc in next st* work 6 times. Sc in next 2 sts. Join (26 sts)
4. – 5. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join (26 sts)
Join Bittersweet Heather. 
6. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join (26 sts)
Pull up Marble Heather (or Ash) 
7. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Join (26 sts)
You will be working the back, with will be turning, instead of working all around the circle. 
8. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc in next 15 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. (17 sts)
9. Ch 1. Sc in next 17 sts. Turn. (17 sts)
10. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc in next 13 sts. Sc2tog. Turn (15 sts)
11. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Turn (15 sts)
12. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc in next 11 sts. Sc2tog. Turn (13 sts)
13. Ch 1. Sc in each st.  (13 sts)
Break yarn. Weave in tail. 

crochet nativity Joseph cloak free crochet pattern

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 someting, so I am nipping that in the bud). 

rustic crochet nativity set free crochet pattern

You can also finish Joseph by tying a length of yarn around his waist. Tomorrow we make Mary! 

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Comments

  1. Catherine Burrows says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:51 am

    I made this set for myself last winter while I was recovering from major surgery. I absolutely love it. I did it in gingerbread colors and it turned out beautiful.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 19, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      Sounds wonderful!! I hope you are fully recovered this year!

      Reply
  2. Heather McKenzie says

    December 8, 2019 at 9:17 am

    Loving this so much. This is my first project using anything other than chunky yarn and I didn’t realize how tiny fingering yarn was until it arrived. It’s been a challenge getting use to the small hook and tiny yarn but I am getting there and have just finished Joseph. Thank you so much for this pattern. My nana is going to love it!

    Reply
  3. Shannon Tamlyn says

    November 30, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    Hello again! For rows 4 and 5 for Joseph’s cloak should I do Ch1 in the beginning of each row?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 3, 2019 at 3:31 pm

      Yes! sorry about that.

      Reply
      • Shannon Tamlyn says

        December 3, 2019 at 5:08 pm

        Thank you! You’re so talented! I love how easily Joseph worked up. I’m gifting this set to my mother who could definitely use some Christmas spirit. Thanks again and happy holidays!

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          December 4, 2019 at 2:19 pm

          You are so welcome! I am so happy you like it!

          Reply
  4. Shannon Tamlyn says

    November 30, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    Hello! Thanks a million for making and sharing these beautiful patterns! I have a question about Joseph. In row 22 do I still join at the end of that round?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 3, 2019 at 3:31 pm

      Yes you will join.

      Reply
  5. Dee says

    November 17, 2019 at 9:26 am

    I’m loving this CAL. Could you tell me where you purchased the simple wood frame stable? I completes the rustic look so well.

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 3, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      Yes! It’s called JJLadells, I have a link on the main CAL page.

      Reply
  6. Liesel says

    November 16, 2019 at 7:08 am

    Stones aren’t in the materials list. I’m confused what these are and what they are for. Thanks for the excellent patterns and the help!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 16, 2019 at 9:05 am

      They are used to weight down the figure so it’s stands better.

      Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 16, 2019 at 9:05 am

      They are in the main CAL materials list

      Reply
  7. Roberta Clayton says

    November 11, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    Are all of the sc’s in row 23 supposed to be worked in the 3rd loop?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 11, 2019 at 11:15 pm

      Yes, work the entire row in 3rd loop.

      Reply
      • Janet says

        December 1, 2020 at 7:46 pm

        What does that mean, “in the third loop”?

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          December 1, 2020 at 11:02 pm

          The third loop is the loop on the back of the stitch, behind the two loops on the top.

          Reply
  8. Leilla says

    November 11, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    What brand yarn did you use?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 11, 2019 at 11:15 pm

      I have a link in the materials list!

      Reply
  9. Patricia B says

    November 11, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    Oh, thank you so much! I so want to make this nativity set. This will help teach my 2 year old grandson how baby Jesus was born and the true meaning of Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 11, 2019 at 11:15 pm

      You are welcome!

      Reply
  10. brandy@loflinfabrication.com says

    November 2, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    Hi Bethany! I love this nativity! I have a question though. For the head, once you’ve completed a round you join and then to start the next round, chain one and then single crochet…Do you begin the SC in the same stitch? Like in the stitch you joined to, or in the following stitch?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 3, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      If you are not counting the chain as the first st (which the pattern doesn’t) you will work the first st in the same st as the Chaim. Does that make sense?

      Reply
  11. Stacey says

    December 16, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    I just finished Joseph tonight! I used a 1″ glass cabochon to stabilize the bottom and it worked very well! This is a simple and easy to understand pattern. Thank you for helping bring the true meaning of Christmas into our homes.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      April 3, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you Stacey! That is a great idea!

      Reply
  12. Karen Nennstiel says

    August 31, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Is there a reason you chose to join each round rather than working continuously? I’m not wild a out the crooked seam it produces.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 31, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      So the bottom would be flat and not slanted at an angle. You can definitely do continuous rounds for your pieces.

      Reply
  13. Ness says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:27 am

    Finished Joseph last night :) I have been wanting a nativity set that our kids can play with ever since our oldest was born…9 years ago lol
    Patiently waiting for Mary :D

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:42 am

      Yay! They will love it :)

      Reply
  14. Kelly Lewandowski says

    November 14, 2017 at 1:52 am

    Hi! I love this idea! My question is in the body, 22. and 23. – hdc is half double crochet, right? So when you say, ‘work in third loop’, for some reason I am confused with this? Can you elaborate please and thank you so much for all of these patterns!!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:42 am

      Hello! it’s the loop behind the 2 loops on top, at the back of the stitch.

      Reply
      • Chris says

        October 4, 2018 at 5:49 pm

        Bethany, this is where I’m stuck, too. So we are to work on the ‘back’ third loop so the V’s we would normally use to stitch will be turned in and will not show, correct? Sorry for the question, but I’m new at this. Thank you for your help.

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          October 5, 2018 at 9:50 am

          No the back loop is farthest from you, so the v’s will still be facing toward you. Doe that make sense? You won’t turn your work, just flip your project down a bit to see the back of the stitch, but you still want the front of the stitches facing you.

          Reply
  15. Julie Estall says

    November 13, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    For Joseph’s cloak, the end of round 6 says to pull up ash gray. Ash gray is not on the list of colors needed for Joseph. Did you continue the cloak in the marble heather or the ash gray?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 13, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      Typo! Sorry! It should be Marble Heather

      Reply
  16. Vickie Briones says

    November 13, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    Love this set!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:43 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. JULIA FRASER says

    November 13, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Oh, thank you so much! I so want to make this nativity set. When my children were small, we made little figures from papier mache and dressed them in little pieces of material and silver paper from cigarette packets. This brings back the joy and excitement we had in preparing for Christmas. My kids are all grown up now and far away. They will be together for Christmas and I would like to send them this set all crocheted. They all have blankets I made for them too. Regards and thanks Julia Fraser

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:45 am

      Aw, that is so fun! I love the idea of making them together as a family. They will love their little sets, I am sure!

      Reply

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