Crafting a Lifestyle Nov 2013 | Page 13

Knitted Nativity Change to flesh colour and starting with a knit row st st 3 rows. Break off wool and thread through sts, draw up tightly and fasten off. With right sides together, sew up hand and arm seam, leaving the end open. Turn though the right way and stuff. Attach the arms to the sides of the body. For the feet (make 2) With flesh colour cast on 5sts St st 2 rows Inc at each end of next row = 7sts Starting with a purl row st st 3 rows Dec 1st at each end of next 2 rows =3sts Cast off. With right sides together over sew the feet leaving end open. Turn through right way and stuff. Over sew opening. Sew the feet to the base of the body. Sandals (make 2) With brown cast on 5sts Knit 2 rows Inc 1 st at each end of next row =7sts Knit 3 rows Dec 1 st at each end of next 2 rows =3sts Cast off. With right sides together over sew the seams leaving the end open, turn the right way and over sew end. Stitch to the bottom of the feet. Sew a few stitches with brown wool to the top of the feet to look like straps. The Shawl With white cast on 22sts Knit 20 rows Dec 1 st at each end of next 4 rows =14sts (K2tog,K1) to last 2 sts K2tog = 9sts Knit 1 row K1, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K1 =7sts Knit 1 row Cast off. Sew shawl around Mary’s head and shoulders.