Minimalist Nativity Crochet Pattern – PDF in 5 Languages

This minimalist nativity is a simple, elegant piece to crochet for your home or to give as a heartfelt Christmas gift. Its clean shapes and soft chenille texture make it look beautiful on any shelf, table or mantel.

Finished size
About 15 cm (6 in) tall to the top of the star. Joseph 9 cm · Mary 8 cm · Jesus 4 cm.

Inside the PDF

• 13 pages with round-by-round instructions
• Step-by-step photos for every part
• Video tutorial links next to each section
• Abbreviations list and assembly guide

Techniques you’ll learn
Magic ring, invisible decrease, invisible finish, back and front loop stitches, rows worked back and forth, wire-reinforced edging, zigzag closure and a 5-point star.

Materials

• Extra-fine chenille yarn (about 3 mm): mustard (or gold/cinnamon), skin tone and bright yellow
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Plastic lid, about 10 cm wide (for the base)
• 2 bottle caps, 2.5 cm wide (so the figures stand up)
• 36 cm of wire
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, fiberfill stuffing and hot glue

Skill level
Beginner. You should know how to crochet in the round, make increases and decreases, and work single crochet.

Languages
Choose your language from the drop-down menu. You’ll receive the PDF in the selected language.

Delivery
After purchase you’ll get a download link by email, and the pattern will always be available in your account under Downloads.

GretaWings members: this pattern is already included in your membership. 💛

Important
This is a digital product. You will not receive a finished nativity or any physical item. The pattern is for personal use only; copying, translating or sharing it is not allowed. You may sell the pieces you make, crediting GretaWings.