Knitted Nativity
Joseph:
Starting at base, with tan cast on 10sts
Knit 2 rows
(Inc 1) 9 times K1 = 19sts
Purl 2 rows (fold for base)
K1 (Inc 1, K1) to end =28sts
Knit 10 rows
(K1, K2tog, K2 K2tog) to end =20sts
Knit 7 rows
(K1, K2tog, K1) to end =15sts
Knit 1 row
Change to flesh colour
Starting with a knit row st st 8 rows
Break off wool and thread through stitches pull up tightly.
With right sides together sew the head and body seam leaving the
base open. Turn right way and stuff. Over sew the opening. Embroider
the eyes and mouth.
Arms (make 2)
Using Tan cast on 6sts
Knit 8 rows
Change to flesh colour and beginning with a knit row st st 3 rows.
Break off wool and thread through the stitches, pull up tightly.
With right sides together over sew hand and arm leaving end open.
Turn right way and stuff. Sew to the sides of the body.
Make feet and sandals as for Mary and sew to Joseph.
Head shawl
With white cast on 22sts
Knit 18 rows
Dec 1 st at each end of next 4 rows =14sts
(K2tog, K1) to last 2sts K2tog =9sts