Knit Nativity Scene ePattern

$5.99

SKU# 800110

What I love most is that it leans beautifully into that timeless, heirloom craft vibe. The figures have that classic knitted-toy feel: soft shaping, simple embroidered details, and a warmth you just can’t buy off the shelf. If you’ve got a stash basket full of worsted scraps (don’t we all?), this pattern practically invites you to dip in and give Mary a blue cloak from last winter’s scarf leftovers or knit the shepherd’s robes in that yarn you’ve been “saving for something special” for far too long.

The instructions follow the familiar Leisure Arts format — clear, straightforward, and friendly — making it a doable project even if you’re still building confidence with shaping and assembly. The small pieces knit up quickly, so it’s one of those satisfying seasonal makes where you can see real progress even if you’re sneaking in rows between school pickups or waiting for the kettle to boil.

It’s also wonderfully customisable. Add a bit of textured yarn to Joseph’s beard, stitch tiny French-knot stars onto the cloaks, or weight the bases if you live in a house with a dog who thinks everything is a toy (Aloo certainly would). Whether you follow the pattern exactly or personalise every figure, the end result feels heartfelt and handcrafted.

If you’re looking for a Christmas knitting project that’s meaningful, display-ready, and just plain lovely to make, this Knit Nativity Scene ePattern is one of those patterns you’ll treasure. It’s the kind of craft that settles you into the season — a cup of tea, a few quiet rows, and a story we all know by heart.

Perfect for knitters who love tradition, sentimentality, and a good stash-busting excuse.

Description: Set includes these figures: Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Three Wisemen (Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar), Shepherd, Shepherd Boy, and Angel.The figures are knit using fingering weight yarn and size 3 (3.25 mm) needles. The standing figures are each formed with a plastic foam cone for the body, plastic foam ball for the head, and chenille stick for the arms

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The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical.

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique.

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead.

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit.

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern.

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like.

[Photo: Maymade Knits]

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