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Materials (for complete set) Gauge/Tension LPdcF loop double crochet in front:
Scheepjes Catona 50g/125m Tension is not critical for this project, wrap yarn around thumb of hand
(100% Mercerised Cotton) but different measurements may holding working yarn, make loop of
255 Shell x 1 ball result in different yarn amounts approx 1cm (½in) and bring to front of
173 Bluebell x 1 ball needed. Make sure stuffing is not work, 1 dc in next st, with loop placed
503 Hazelnut x 1 ball visible through fabric. between previous st and hook
105 Bridal White x 1 ball open opening(s)
257 Antique Mauve x 1 ball Measurements rem remaining
162 Black Coffee x 1 ball Measurements are stated in the RS right side
179 Topaz x 1 ball instructions of each figurine. sk skip(ped)
Scheepjes Catona 25g/62.5m sm stitch marker(s)
(100% Mercerised Cotton) Notes SPdc spike double crochet: work a dc
110 Jet Black x 1 ball This pattern is worked using in the given st one round below
212 Sage Green x 1 ball amigurumi method unless otherwise ss slip stitch(es)
157 Root Beer x 1 ball stated. Work sts continuously in a st(s) stitch(es)
130 Old Lace x 1 ball spiral without closing each round with surface ss with RS facing, keep yarn
404 English Tea x 1 ball ss. Mark first st of each round with sm, on WS, insert hook from RS to WS
505 Linen x 1 ball moving it up as you go. between first and second st, yoh, pull
528 Silver Blue x 1 ball Base pattern for human bodies is up loop to RS, insert hook from front
391 Deep Ocean x 1 ball worked from bottom up, starting by to back between second and third st,
504 Brick Red x 1 ball making two Legs which are joined to yoh, pull up loop to RS, draw through
247 Bluebird x 1 ball make Body. Arms are attached as loop on hook to create ss. Cont across
164 Light Navy x 1 ball you work, and Skirt is worked directly round, making 1ss over each st
240 Amethyst x 1 ball on Body. See colour information in tog together
113 Delphinium x 1 ball instructions per figurine. tr treble crochet
501 Anthracite x 1 ball When working in rows, turn after each yoh yarn over hook
Scheepjes Catona 10 gr/25m row. Beg-ch do not count as sts. (…….) x times/to end work the
(100% Mercerised Cotton) instructions between brackets the total
408 Old Rose x 1 ball Abbreviations (UK terms) number of times stated
506 Caramel x 1 ball blo back loop only: insert hook under
396 Rose Wine x 1 ball back loop only Base pattern human bodies
507 Chocolate x 1 ball ch(s) chain(s) or chain st(s) Keep the Base pattern for human
208 Yellow Gold x 1 ball ch-sp(s) chain space(s) bodies on hand as you will need this
Scheepjes Twinkle 50g/130m cont continue for several figurines.
(75% Cotton x 25% Polyester) dc double crochet
936 Twinkle x 1 ball (alternative 941)dc2tog double crochet 2 together to Digital download
901 Twinkle x 1 ball decrease by 1 st: (insert hook in next On December 1, we will share a special
2mm crochet hook st, yoh, pull up loop) twice, yoh, draw download to create a beautiful stable.
Polyester stuffing through all loops 1. Download the PDF on December 1st.
14cm (5½in) craft wire, 2mm thick dtr double treble crochet 2. Print the document.
PVA glue flo front loop only: insert hook under 3. Cut and assemble the parts
front loop only according to the instructions in the
Instructions per figurine mention which htr half treble crochet document.
colours you need for that figurine. htr2tog half treble crochet 2 sts You now have a a gorgeous nativity
together to decrease by 1 st: (yoh, insert scene ready for the holidays!
Availability patterns hook in next st/sp, yoh, pull up loop)
On Sunday December 1st at 10:00am twice, yoh, draw through all loops Copyright
CET, the first pattern will be released, LPdcB loop double crochet in back: © Scheepjes.nl. This pattern is
along with a printable PDF for the wrap yarn from front to back over available for unlimited personal use.
nativity stable. From then on, a new index finger of hand holding working A (digital) copy may only be kept for
pattern will be available every other yarn, insert hook in next stitch, grab personal use. It is not allowed to sell
day. Christmas means gifts, so these yarn from behind index finger and this pattern (either digital or in print).
patterns are all free! The calendar on draw yarn through stitch, yoh and Items made from this pattern may
the previous page shows the release draw yarn through both loops on hook be sold as long as the designer is
date per pattern. and release loop mentioned.

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 Base Pattern | HUMAN BODIES

Base Pattern Human Bodies Arms are attached in next round. Round 14.
Note: keep this Base Pattern for Round 23 2dc, dc2tog, 3dc through Weave in all ends.
Human Bodies on hand as you will both sts of Arm and Body, dc2tog,
need it for several figurines. 3dc, dc2tog, 3dc through both sts of Face Details
Arm and Body, dc2tog, 1dc. [16 dc] Eyes
Measurements Stuff Body firmly. Embroider 2 vertical lines over Rounds
Height: 12cm (4¾in) Round 24 (Dc2tog) 8 times. [8 dc] 32-33 for each Eye, 7 sts apart.
Round 25 1dc in each st around. Nose
Gauge/Tension Cont with Head. Embroider 2 vertical lines over Rounds
See Project Info document 32-34 between Eyes, then wrap yarn 7
Head times around vertical lines.
Abbreviations Round 26 2dc in each st around. [16 dc] Cheeks
See Project Info document Round 27 2dc in each st around. Embroider 2 horizontal lines between
[32 dc] Rounds 31-32 next to Eyes, 1 st wide.
Round 28 1dc in each st around.
Instructions Round 29 (3dc, 2dc in next st) 8 times. Hair Cap
[40 dc] Make magic ring.
Arm (make 2) Rounds 30-39 1dc in each st around. Round 1 (RS) 6dc into ring. [6 dc]
Make magic ring. Stuff Head firmly. Round 2 (RS) (2dc in next st) 6 times.
Round 1 (RS) 7dc into ring. [7 dc] Round 40 (8dc, dc2tog) 4 times. [12 dc]
Rounds 2 (RS)-11 1dc in each st around. [36 dc] Round 3 (1dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times.
Do not stuff. Flatten opening and work Round 41 (4dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 dc] [18 dc]
next row through both layers to close. Round 42 (3dc, dc2tog) 6 times. Round 4 (2dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times.
Row 12 3dc, leave 1 st unworked, [24 dc] [24 dc]
fasten off. [4 dc] Round 43 (2dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 dc] Round 5 (3dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times.
Round 44 (1dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 dc] [30 dc]
Leg (make 2) Round 45 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 dc] Round 6 (4dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times.
Make magic ring. Fasten off. Pull yarn tail through rem 6 [36 dc]
Round 1 (RS) 6dc into ring. [6 dc] sts and pull tightly to close. Round 7 (5dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times.
Round 2 (RS) (1dc, 2dc in next st) 3 [42 dc]
times. [9 dc] Skirt Rounds 8-14 1dc in each st around.
Rounds 3-9 1dc in each st around. Hold Body upside down. Join yarn Do not fasten off, see individual
Fasten off first Leg. with ss (does not count as st) to back pattern per figurine for instructions
Make second Leg, but do not fasten of Body to one of the unworked front for further hair details.
off. Stuff legs firmly. Cont with Body. loops from Round 14. Start next round
in same st.
Body Round 1 (RS) 1dc flo in each st around.
Round 10 Ch2, join to first Leg with 1dc [28 dc]
in any st, 8dc, 2dc in each ch, 9dc on Round 2 (RS) (6dc, 2dc in next st) 4
second Leg, 2dc in each ch on other times. [32 dc]
side of chs. [26 dc] Rounds 3-4 1dc in each st around.
Round 11 4dc, 2dc in next st, 12dc, 2dc Round 5 (15dc, 2dc in next st) twice.
in next st, 8dc. [28 dc] [34 dc]
Rounds 12-14 1dc in each st around. Rounds 6-7 1dc in each st around.
Round 15 1dc blo in each st around. Round 8 7dc, 2dc in next st, 16dc, 2dc
Round 16 (12dc, dc2tog) twice. [26 dc] in next st, 9dc. [36 dc]
Round 17 5dc, dc2tog, 11dc, dc2tog, Rounds 9-10 1dc in each st around.
6dc. [24 dc] Round 11 (17dc, 2dc in next st) twice.
Rounds 18-19 1dc in each st around. [38 dc]
Round 20 (10dc, dc2tog) twice. [22 dc] Rounds 12-13 1dc in each st around.
Round 21 4dc, dc2tog, 9dc, dc2tog, Round 14 1ss in each st around, fasten
5dc. [20 dc] off.
Round 22 1dc in each st around. Round 15 Work surface ss on top of

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