Crochet Mary, part of the FREE Mini Nativity Set pattern. See the Main CAL page here.
Mary is seen keeling at the manger of her newborn babe. She is kneeling with both feet under her and her knees to the front. You can help the shape by strategically stuffing to make the bump look more like knees.
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CROCHET NATIVITY CAL – CROCHET MARY
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– Fingering Weight Yarn (Palette Yarn)
[Wheat Heather, Marble Heather (or Ash) Wonderland Heather (or other color for her cloak)]
– 3.5mm Hook
– Darning Needle
– Glue Gun
Abbreviations: (American terms)
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog- SC decrease
Dc – Double Crochet
Dc2tog – Double Crochet Decrease
St – Stitch
Gauge: (make sure your stitches are tight so you can’t see stuffing between them)
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RUSTIC CROCHET NATIVITY – FULL SET CROCHET PATTERN
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RUSTIC CROCHET NATIVITY – FULL SET CROCHET PATTERN
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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, sc 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).
8. Ch 1, sc2tog 8 times. Join. (8 sts)
Stuff Head.
9. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (8 sts)
Cut Wheat Heather.
BODY:
Join Marble Heather
Stuff as you go.
1. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
2. Ch 1, wc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
3. Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next st* work 4 times. Join. (20 sts)
4. Ch 1, sc in next 8 sts, work 3 sc in next st. Sc in next 2 sts, work 3 sc in next st. Sc in next 8 sts. Join. (24 sts)
5. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
6. Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts, sc2tog 3 times. Sc in next 9 sts. Join. (21 sts)
7. – 8. Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. (21 sts)
9. Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts. Work 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts. Join. (23 sts)
10. Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts. Work 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts. Join. (25 sts)
11. Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts. Work 2 sc in next 4 sts, sc in next 10 sts. Join. (29 sts)
12. Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts. Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog. Sc next 10 sts. Join (27 sts)
13. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (27 sts)
14. Work in the 3rd loop:
Ch 1, dc2tog 13 times, dc in last st. Join. (14 sts)
15. Ch 1, hdc in each st around, Join. (14 sts)
Leave a long tail. Thread tail onto a darning needle. Sew a running stitch around the hold, and cinch shut. Weave in end.
Mary Cloak: Ch 13
1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 10 sts. Work 4 sc in last ch.
Working on other side of ch, sc in next 11 sts. Turn. (26 sts)
2. Ch 2, dc in next 11 sts, work 2 dc in next 4 sts, dc in next 11 sts. Turn. (30 sts)
3. Ch 2, dc in next 11 sts. *dc in next st, work 2 dc in next st* work 4 times. Dc in next 11 sts. Turn. (34 sts)
4. Ch 2, dc in next 13 sts, work 2 dc in next st. Dc in next 6 sts, work 2 dc in next st. Dc in next 13 sts. Turn. (36 sts)
5. Ch 2, dc in next 12 sts. Dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog. Dc in next 12 sts. Don’t tie off. (34 sts)
Work 2 more sc in last st of row 5. Rotate your piece and sc across the bottom raw edge. Join with first st of row 6. Tie off.
Once she is finished you can put two small dabs of hot glue on the bottom corners of the shawl to keep it in place. Be super careful, and consider using a toothpick for extra precise placement. You won’t get two chances to get it right!
RUSTIC CROCHET NATIVITY – FREE MINI SET
Looking for the older version? Below is the original design for Mary from 2017.
MARY 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. Sc 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)
BODY:
Join Marble Heather
1. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
2. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. 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 around. Join. (20 sts)
8. Ch 1. Sc in next 7 sts. *2 sc in next st. Sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc in next 7 sts. Join. (23 sts)
9. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (23 sts)
10. Ch 1. Sc in next 8 sts. *Work 2 sc in next st. Sc in next st* work 3 times. Sc in next 9 sts. Join.
(26 sts)
11. – 12. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (26 sts)
13. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Work 2 sc in next 2 sts. Sc in next 20 sts. Work 2 sc in last 3 sts. Join. (32 sts)
14. Ch 1. Hdc in each st around. Join. (32 sts)
15. Work in 3rd loop:
Ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog. * work 3 times. Sc in next 4 sts. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog. * work 3 times. Sc in next 4 sts. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog* work twice. Join. (24 sts)
Stuff. Place weights
16. Ch 1. *Sc in next st. Sc2tog. * work 8 times. Join. (16 sts)
17. Ch 1. Sc2tog 8 times. Join. (8 sts)
Use tail to sew small hole shut.
xoxo,
Love the updates! Started one of these last year, and changed my yarn for a smaller size this year.
So glad you are liking it!!
I think row 6 has a mistake?
Should it be sc 9, sc2tog 3 times, sc 9 (instead of sc8)? This gives 21 sts.
Rita! Thank you for your help! I cannot believe all the errors I made. I made a huge mistake pushing out the edits on these patterns so quickly.
I see that you have Heartland as a substitute yarn, what colors would you recommend, especially for the heads?
Hm, maybe Indianan Dunes?
I am done with step 14– wondering if I’m supposed to join at the end of the round before I move on to step 15?
Yes, sorry for the mistake.
Is there an error in pattern for kneeling g wise man?
I have tried crocheting it multiple times with no success.
Which step are you on?
Hello
I love your nativity. I am a beginner crocheter. Do you offer videos for each of the pieces?
Thx
Traci
I don’t have videos at this time Traci, very sorry!
New to crochet – how do I make sure the magic circle is secure and not open once piece is completed ?
Thank you for this gorgeous pattern. Can you please tell me how many nativity sets I might be able to make with the full set of colours? I’m about to order my wool and can see myself wanting to make numerous sets. Thanks again!
Hi Linda! You can definitely get two, and if you are willing to mix and match colors, you can get 3.
Bethany, thank you for sharing your pattern and your gift. I made my Nativity Scene following your easy instructions.
Thank you! You are welcome!
Bethany, I am working on Mary, and I just wanted to say, I ADORE her kneeling shape! Well done!!
Oh thank you so much Elizabeth! I appreciate that!
A couple of questions. Do you not join the rounds after row 8 ( mary) and what does row 15 mean, working in the 3rd loop. Thank you so much for the patterns. i am making these for next season. It will give me something to do this winter. I am so excited to make this natvity set.
On row 15 when you say the 3rd loop what exactly are you talking about ~the 3stitch or skip 2 go into 3 rd stitch? I’m kinda confused . Other than that it’s wonderful. Thanks
Thee 3rd loop is the loop on the back of the hdc stitch, behind the top two loops.
Oops, I didn’t know what it was either so I watched a video and did the front 3rd loop. It still looks alright.
Is there a reason for joining the rounds vs continuous round?
Yes, I prefer not to have slanted rounds. You can work in continuous rounds if you prefer.
Do you join every round?
Yes
Other than the pieces turning out larger than yours, could this be done with worsted weight yarn? I would like to use up scraps I have.
Thanks,
Tamra
Yes definitely!
quick question …. on the angel wings ?? wondering if it’s just me or if the total stitch count on round 4 is incorrect…..I end up with 72 stitches, which seems right when I do the math. That in turn makes the stitch count on round 5 wrong and and there’s an extra stitch ?? Have gone over it and can’t seem to figure out what I’m doing wrong but will certainly admit it if I am!! haha……thanks so much, Darla
You might be right! I am out of town right now and can’t check it, but it’s very possible I made a mistake on the stitch count. Thanks for letting me know!
How come my marble heather from knit picks looks grey, but yours looks blue?? Is it just my eyes playing tricks on me?
It has a blu-ish tint to it. It’s hard to take a photo of the exact color, I’m sorry! It’s a gray, with a very slight SLIGHT bluish tint.
Do I stuff the body or just the head?
The whole body, just like the other figures.
At which step is best to stuff the body? Thank you
and add the stone
Sorry about that! After step 15.
I love the Nativity CAL. I’ve done the previous one, not when the CAL was going on and now I am updating it. Many thanks.
You are very welcome!
help i can not supscribe with my mail ? what can i do !
thank’s
gaby
Send me a message with your email and I will et you set up!
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Love these!!! Have already made several from last year. I am looking forward to the new pieces.
Thank you!