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Christmas characters, xmas figures to crochet
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materials Fingering Weight: White; Sport Weight Yarn: of different colors: Knitting Worsted Yarn and Boucle Yarn for detailed parts of figures: Heavy Weight: Natural Color. Metallic Yarn in Gold and Silver: , Cotton Yarn in Yellow. Crochet hook Size: B. C. and E. Knitting, needles no. 6" Foam rubber ball 2 inches In diameter for each little figures head: ping-pong ball for each angel small paper maché ball for Baby Jesus. Felt pieces of different colors
stitches used Slip Stitch (sl st) : Chain (ch): Single Crochet (sc); Half Double Crochet: (hdc); Double Crochet (dc); Stockinette stitch (stitch st) ; Garter stitch. Knit each row. Macramé	details of the figures Unless indicated otherwise, all the figures are made in the same way using for the wool a crochet hook size C and for the gold metallic yarn a crochet hook size B.
crochet directions
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height Chain 45. Slipst. in first Chainst. to form ring. Work in rounds of sc. Work 4 rounds even. * Next round: work 2 decreases evenly distributed across rnd. New round: work even. Next round: work 3 decreasings evenly distributed. Next round: work even. * Repeat these 4 rounds. decreasing every other row. until piece measures 4,25 inches from beg. You should have approx. 10 stitches . Fasten off.
sleeves Chain 18 and work back and forth in rows of sc. Decrease 1 stitch at each edge. every 4 rows (3 times). Work 13 rows. even. Fasten off.
head Chain 3. Slipst. in first Chainst. to form ring. Round 1: work 6 sc in ring. Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around. Round 3: * 1 sc. inc. 1 stitch (for each inc. work 2 sc in 1 st) * (6 times). Round 4: * 2 sc. inc. 1 stitch * (6 times). Round 5: * 5 sc. inc. 1 stitch * (11 times) - 35 stitches . Work 10 rounds even. Next round: (begin decreases) * decrease 1 stitch (skip 1 st). 5 sc * (15 times). Next round: * decrease 1 stitch. 3 sc * (4 times). Next round: * decrease 1 stitch. 2 SC * (4 times). While working decreasings insert ball as you work. Fasten off. To embroider the mouth. make one or two satin stitches 0,4 inches long. and 3 to 4 satin stitches 0,6 inches apart for the eyes.
hands Chain 8 and work in rows of sc. Row 2: * 1 sc. inc. 1 (2 sc in 1 st) * - 12 sc. Rows 3 to 8: Work even on 12 sc. Fasten off.
finishing Cut the cardboard following design on chart. Shape the cone overlapping the 2 edges approximately by 2 inches at the base (1,5 inches : for the angels). fasten with a few staples. Slip this cone inside the crocheted piece. Fold in 0.25 inches at lower edge of the crocheted piece over the cone and glue. Sew sleeve seams. joining the two thicknesses at top. At top of cone. on each side. place one sleeve. Sew hands closed and place hands inside sleeves. Insert a wooden toothpick halfway through the base of the head and the other half through the upper part of the cone. Then sew the head to the neck.
cone for all characters
hair Cut many strands of yarn and place them on top of head. making a few back-stitches In center to form a part. Trim ends with scissors
figures	33 - BABY JESUS

cone for baby Jesus
materials	Sport weight yarn: Pink. Yellow. Red. Heavy weight yarn: natural color; a small piece of White felt: little pieces of straw; a small paper maché ball.
body approx. 4.5 cms ( 1.75 inches ) in height With the natural wool. chain 12 and work even in sc for 2.75 inches. Fasten off. Fold in two lengthwise and whipstitch together the lower edges and the side edges. Stuff with cotton and sew opening closed. head With Pink. chain 3. Slipst. in first stitch to form ring. Round 1: work 6 sc in ring. Then continue in rounds. working alternately: 1 round with 2 sc in each sc: and 2 rounds with 5 increasings evenly distributed across round until you obtain 22 stitches . Work even for 5 rounds. Then work 3 rounds decrease 5 stitches evenly distributed on each round. insert the paper maché ball while working the decreases. Fasten off. Embroider the mouth with Bright Pink and the eyes with Turquoise.
hair Cut 10 strands of Yellow yarn 2 inches long and place on top of head. and 2 strands of same yarn 1,75 inches long for the forehead. Sew head to body. Wind 2 strands of Red yarn around the body to shape the criss-cross.
collar With Gold chain 10. Row 1: work in sc to end. Row 2: * Slipst.: skip 1 st: 3 sc in 1 st: skip 1 st: Slipst. * repeat from * to * once more. Fasten off. Sew the collar around neck edge. placing one shell in center front.
crib Cut a piece of cardboard 4 inches x 1.5 inches and cover with a piece of white felt. glue some pieces of straw on it. letting them extend 0.75 inches from the edges. Glue a piece of felt 3,5 inches x 1,25 inches on the straw. and glue Baby Jesus on top of it.


34 - VIRGIN MARY materials Gold metallic yarn; Sport weight yarn: Pink. White. Turquoise. Yellow; Fingering weight: White.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height Work: with Gold 4 rounds; with White 2 rounds: with Gold 2 rounds; with White 2 rounds; with Gold 2 rounds and. continue with Turquoise. sleeves Work: with Gold 3 rows: with White 2 rows; with Gold 2 rows and continue with Turquoise. head and hands Work in Pink throughout. With Bright Pink embroider the mouth and with Turquoise embroider the eyes. Cut 44 strands 10 inches long of Yellow for the hair. divide loose strands into 3 parts at sides and braid.
veil With White and knitting needles no. 6. cast on 40 stitches and work in stockinette stitch. beginning and ending rows with 3 stitches in garter stitch for border. Work even for 10 inches. Bind off.
halo With Gold. chain 3 and Slipst. in first Chainst. to form ring. Round 1: 6 sc in ring. Continue working in sc and on every round. inc. 6 stitches evenly distributed across round. until you obtain a flat disk 3 inches in diameter. Work even the last 2 rounds. Place the veil on top of head and the halo slightly in back.
35 - SAINT JOSEPH Gold metallic yarn; Sport weight yarn: Brown. Pink. Light Blue; Mohair yarn: Chamois; Acrylic yarn: Rust.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height Work: with Brown 4 rounds; with Rust 2 rounds; with Brown 2 rounds; with Rust 2 rounds; with Brown 2 rounds; with Rust 2 rounds and continue with Brown. sleeves Work with Brown throughout. head and hands Work with Pink throughout. Embroider the mouth with Red and the eyes with Light Blue.
hair Cut 25 strands about 4.75 inches long of Chamois yarn for the back of the head. and a few strands 1.25 inches to 1.5 inches long for the front; trim ends with scissors. Sew small piece of Chamois Boucle yarn around the face for the beard.
halo With Gold work same as for Virgin Mary's halo and place slightly in back of head.
36 - THE OX Sport weight yarn: Beige. Brown. White. A piece of foam rubber 1.25 inches wide to be cut following design on chart.

right side With Beige chain 18 and work in sc throughout. Work 7 rows even (the first stitch row being worked on the wrong side of work). Next row: for the head. inc. 7 stitches at right edge. Next 2 rows: decrease 1 stitch at each edge (for each decrease , 1 stitch from edge. skip 1 st). Next row: at left edge. leave 8 stitches unworked for the top of back. and continue on stitches at right edge. decreasing 1 stitch at right edge. on every row (6 times). Next row: decrease 1 stitch at each edge. Fasten off.
left side Work same as for right side reversing shapings. center strip With Beige chain 6 and work in sc throughout for 15.75 inches Fasten off.
ears (Make two). With Brown chain 5. work in sc for 4 rows. Then decrease 1 stitch at beg. of every row until no stitches remain.
horns (Make two). With White chain 8. Slipst. in first Chainst. to form ring. Work even in sc for 5 rounds. then decrease 1 stitch on every round until no stitches remain.
finishing With a whipstitch join the two sides and the center strip. Slipping in the foam rubber piece as you work. On top of head. sew a horn on each seam. Below the horns. on each side. sew an ear gathering the lower edge. With Turquoise. embroider for the eyes a small circle on each side. With Brown. on each seam. embroider a dot for the nostrils. working tight stitches in order to take-in the strip slightly at this point. With Brown yarn used double. work a chain and wind it around in a flat spiral for the spots; make one round spot and two oval spots. For the tail, cut 3 strands of Brown yarn and 3 strands of Beige yarn 14 inches long; fold them in half and braid them for 2,5 inches, trim ends 4,75 inches from top. Sew to body.
37 - THE DONKEY Sport weight yarn: Pink and Grey tweed.
right side With tweed yarn chain 18 and work in sc throughout. Work 9 rows even (the first stitch row being worked on the wrong side of work). Next 2 rows: decrease 1 stitch at left edge. Next row: work only on the first stitch 5 stitches at right edge. Next row: inc. 5 stitches at the end of row for the head. Then work 4 rows. increasing 1 stitch at left edge on every row: AT SAME TIME. on the 3 rd and the 4th of these 4 rows. decrease 1 stitch at right edge. Then work 5 rows. decreasing 1 stitch at right edge on every row; AT SAME TIME. on the 4 th and the 5th of these 5 rows, decrease 1 stitch at left edge. Fasten off.
left side Work same as for right side reversing shapings. front strip With tweed yarn chain 4 and work even in sc for 3.5 inches Then decrease 1 stitch at beg. of every row until no stitches remain. ears (Make two). With tweed chain 5 and work even in sc for 7 rows. Next row: decrease 1 stitch at beg. and end of row - 5 stitches . Next row: decrease 1 stitch at beg. and end of row - 3 stitches . Next row: decrease 1 stitch - 2 stitches . Next row: decrease 1 stitch - 1 stitch. Fasten off. Then with Pink. work another piece alike for inside of ear. finishing Sew right and left sides to each edge of the front strip. to the end of strip; continue joining both sides. leaving the base opened; insert cotton batting in opening; then for the base. sew a strip of white felt 1,5 inches x 3,5 inches, rounding the edges. Line the ears with the Pink pieces. overlapping the 2 edges over inches at the tip of ear and enclosing the Pink side in it. Sew one ear on each side of the head, tightening at the base and placing the Pink sides inside. For the eyes. embroider a circle in Dark Blue on each side of head. To tighten the muzzle. with Black. embroider 2 horizontal satin stitches 0.75 inches wide. inserting needle deeply inside.

For the mane, with tweed yarn. chain 50 and work 1 row in loop fur stitch as follows: * insert hook in 1 st; wind yarn around hook as to knit 1 stitch. then above and around the index finger of the left hand. and under and around crochet hook. Draw the loops through the stitch. yarn over hook. and draw all the loops on hook . Repeat from to * for each loop. Then fold this strip in half. and join the two edges with a fine whipstitch. Sew mane on top and back of head. tail Cut 6 strands of tweed yarn 14 inches long. fold them in half, braid them tightly for 2,75 inches Trim ends 3,5 inches from top. Sew to back on seam. front With Black 'lam. chain 2 and work in sc. inc. 1 stitch. at right edge. every other row (6 times). then on next 6 rows. and 2 stitches at same edge on next row. Break yarn and fasten off. Work a second piece to match reversing shapings. place this to right of first stitch piece and adding 3 stitches between the two pieces. cont. working across all stitches .. decrease 1 stitch. at both ends on every row (5 times). and 2 stitches . at both ends. on every row (4 times). Fasten off. Stitch the front and back tog. and work a row of sc in Black around bottom edge. neck frills With black. chain 30. Row 1: 1 sc in each stitch. Row 2: * 2 sc in 1 stitch. * 5 sc . (5 times). Row 3: Ch 2. 35 dc. Row 4: Ch 2. 3 dc in first stitch space between 2 dc. * skip 1 space. 1 sc in next space. skip 1 space. 4 dc. in next space * and finish row with 1 sc in last stitch. Row 5: Ch 2. 1 dc before first stitch dc. * 2 dc between 2 dc (3 times). 1 sc at each side of sc * and finish row with 2 dc (3 times). Row 6: Ch 2. 1 dc in first stitch dc. * 2 dc in each dc. 1 sc in each sc * and finish row with 2 dc (6 times). Row 7: Ch 1. 1 Halfdc. in first stitch dc. * 10 dc on next 10 dc. 2 Halfdc. on last dc. 2 sc on 2 sc. 2 Halfdc. in first stitch dc. Fasten off. Work a second frill to match using White yarn and fastening off at end of 6th row. mouth With pink yarn chain 2. Work 2 sc in 2nd Ch from hook. then 2 rows sc inc. 1 stitch. at both ends of each row. Work 1 row even. Next row: 3 sc turn. Next row: 1 sl. stitch. 1 sc. 1 sl. stitch. Fasten off. Rejoin yarn and work other side to match. finishing Using crochet pieces as pattern. cut-out lining on double fabric. Stitch lining sections tog. and stuff firmly with kapok or polyester. Stitch tog. front and back sections of crochet Pierrot and slip over stuffed shape. Stitch the mouth in place 2,75 inches up from last row of sc. Embroider the eyes in chain stitch using Blue yarn as follows: work 2 olive shaped eyes. spacing them 2 inches apart and 0.75 inches up from top of mouth. The olive shapes should be approx. 1 inches wide and : 0,75 inches high. On top of these embroider 2 discs in chain stitch. 0,60 inches in diam. in Black yarn. Also using Black. embroider 2 arcs above the eyes for the eyebrows. Place the hat on the head. holding it in place with one or two stitches at the back. Place neck frills around his neck and join at the back with a few stitches . along the first stitch two rows. Using black yarn make two pompons 2,25 inches in diam. and stitch to front of body. spacing them 3,5 inches apart. Make 8 pompons. 2 inches in diam. and stitch one at bottom end of each arm. and 3 at bottom of each leg. spacing them 2,75 inches apart.

HOW TO MAKE POMPONS Cut 2 cardboard disks 2,75 inches 3 inches {4 inches in diameter (fig. 1). Cut out hole in center of both. the larger the hole, the more yarn you will be able to wind around and the thicker will be your pompon. Place disks together and make a slit to facilitate the winding of the yarn. Cover with yarn, passing the yarn, each time through the slit (fig. 2). When the central hole is almost filled with yarn, thread needle to continue. Slip the tip of the scissors between the disks and cut all the strands at outside edge (fig. 3). To tie the cut strands. draw 2 or 3 strands of yarn between the disks and wind several times very tightly around yarn and knot 2 or 3 times, leaving ends for attaching pompon (fig. 4). Remove the disks; trim the ends; fluff out the pompon by fraying the ends with a pin.
MOON Using Blue yarn chain 16 and work in sc. inc. 2 stitches . at left edge on next 8 rows. and 1 stitch. at same edge on foil. 8 rows; now inc. 1 stitch. at same edge. every other row (12 times). then every 4 rows (twice). At the same time. at right edge, starting on 5th row from beg.. decrease 1 stitch. on every row. (4 times); 1 stitch. every other row (6 times); 1 s1. every 4 rows (4 times) and 1 stitch. every 6 rows (twice). Work 5 rows even which brings you to center of work. Now work second half to match reversing shapings as follows: work 5 rows even. then replace the increasings at left with decreasings and the decs at right with increasings and reading the rows in reverse order. Work a second piece to match. Using crochet moon as pattern. cut-out lining on double fabric. Stitch the two pieces of lining tog. and stuff. Stitch the two crochet sections together placing stuffed shape inside. Using Black yarn embroider a half crescent on one side of moon for mouth. in chain stitch. placing it 6,5 inches up from bottom point of moon and making it 2,25 inches. For the eye. embroider an oval in chain stitch using Black yarn. making it 2 inches high. and 2,25 inches wide. Fill-in the right half with chain stitch worked side by side. then work 5 straight stitches above.
38 - THE DELIGHTED SPORT WEIGHT YARN: Red. Yellow. Black. Pink. White; TWEED YARN: Light and Dark Grey.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height With Red work 4 rounds. Then work alternately as follows: * 2 rounds alternating 2 stitches with Yellow and 2 stitches with Red; 1 round with Red; 1 round alternating 1 stitch with Black and 1 stitch with Red; 1 round with Red * repeat from * to * to end. sleeves Row 1: With Red. Row 2: * 1 stitch with Black. 1 stitch with Red. repeat from * across. Row 3: with Red. Rows 4 and 5: * 2 stitches with Yellow. 2 stitches with Red. rep. from * across. Then continue with Red. head and hands With Pink work in sc throughout. Embroider an open mouth with Red and the eyes with Turquoise. hair Cut 40 strands of Tweed yarn 6,25 inches long and gather in back. With 6 strands of tweed yarn crochet tightly a chain and place it around the head; secure at back with a few tight stitches taking hair at the same time. Lift up the arms and with a small stitch on each side of the head keep them in place. apron With White. chain 10 and work in sc. alternating as follows: * 2 rows on 10 stitches . 2 rows on 7 stitches * rep. from * to * (5 times). End with 2 rows on 10 stitches . On the wrong side of work. work 1 row in sc along the two sides and across lower edge. Then work right side facing. 1 row of shells as follows: * Slipst.. skip 1 stitch. 3 sc in 1 stitch. skip 1 stitch * rep. from * to * and end with Slipst.. ties Chain 14. work 8 sc across top of apron. chain 14. Work 2 rows in sc on all 36 stitches . Fasten off. Tie apron under the arms.
39 - THE MILLER SPORT WEIGHT YARN: Pink. Royal Blue. Green. Red. Yellow.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height With Royal Blue. work 18 rounds and continue with Green. Embroider a vertical back-stitch in center of front. sleeves With Green work in sc throughout. head and hands With Pink work in sc throughout. Embroider the mouth with Red and the eyes with Turquoise. hair Cut 20 strands of Yellow yarn about 4.75 inches long and place over head. cap With Green chain 36 and work in sc throughout. work the first stitch row in Green then work alternately * with Red 2 rows. with Green 2 rows * repeat from * to * throughout. Work 5 rows even. Rows 5 to 9: Decrease 1 stitch at beg. of every row. Row 10: with Red work: * 1 sc. skip 1 sc. rep. from * to end. Fasten off. Sew seam and sew a little red tassel 0.5 inch long at point of cap: Secure with one stitch over the ear. belt With Red chain 5 and work in sc for 6 inches. Fasten off. Place the belt around the waist. cross over in back and sew the two ends. flour bag From linen material cut a piece 4.75 inches long and 2 inches wide. Fold in two and sew each side to make bag. Thread yarn needle with Red through upper part of bag to gather top. Write the word "FLOUR" across. Sew bag to left hand.
40 - CHRISTMAS STAR METALLIC YARN: Gold.
Chain 5 and Slipst. in first stitch stitch to form ring. Work in Halfdc. throughout. inserting hook through the back strand of each stitch and working Slipst. at end of every round to join. Round 1: 5 Halfdc. Round 2: * 2 Halfdc. in 1 stitch. repeat from * around - 10 stitches . Round 3: * 2 Halfdc. in 1 stitch. rep. from * around - 20 stitches . Round 4: * 3 Halfdc. 3 Halfdc. in next stitch . rep. from * to * 4 more times --- 30 stitches . Round 5: * 5 Halfdc. 3 Halfdc. in next stitch . rep. from * to * 4 more times --- 40 stitches . Round 6: * 7 Halfdc. 3 Halfdc. in 1 stitch . rep. from * to * 4 more times ---- 50 stitches . Work 4 more rounds. and on every round. work 3 Halfdc. in each corner stitch - 90 stitches . Then for each point of the star work only on 17 stitches . leaving the last stitch unworked. Work back and forth. decreasing 1 stitch at each edge. on every row (8 times). Fasten off. Work the 4 other points in same way.
41 – MELCHIOR GOLD METALLIC YARN; SPORT WEIGHT YARN: Blue used with 1 strand of silver metallic yarn. Light Grey used with one strand of silver metallic yarn. Beige; One golden button V in diameter.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height Work; with Gold 8 rounds and continue with Blue and Silver, sleeves Work: with Gold 5 rows and continue with Blue and Silver. head and hands Work with Beige throughout. With Red used double. embroider a V-shaped mouth and with Green embroider the eyes. crown With Gold chain 35. Slipst. in first Chainst. to form ring. Rounds 1 and 2: work in sc around. Round 3: * 1 sc in next st; (1 Halfdc. , 1 dc) in next st: 2 dc in nex1 st; (1 dc, 1 Halfdc. ) in next st; 1 sc in next stitch * rep. from * to * 6 more times. Fasten off at end of round. Then with Gold. work 3 rounds sc on top of foundation chain. Sew the crown on the head. cape With Grey and Silver chain 50 st. and work in Halfdc. Rows 1,2 and 3: Work even. Rows 4, 6, 8,10: decrease 2 stitches (for each decrease skip 1 st) across row, do not place decreasings one above the other. Row 12: decrease 3 stitches . Row 14: decrease 5 stitches . Rows 16 and 18: decrease 8 stitches . - 18 stitches remain. Row 20: * 1 sc. skip 1 sl. rep. from * across row. braid With Gold, chain 133 st. Row 1: work in sc to end. Row 2: * sl sl. skip 1 sl. 5 Halfdc. in next sl. skip 1 stitch * repeat from * to * across, Slipst.. Fasten off. Sew the braid all around the cape. Embroider a button loop a1 neck edge and sew button.
42 – BALTHASAR GOLD METALLIC YARN: SPORT WEIGHT YARN: Pink, Purple. Four golden buttons 0.2 inches in diameter.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height With Gold work 4 rounds; then work alternately . with Purple 2 rounds, with Gold 2 rounds' and work the 2 last rounds with Purple. Sew 1 button on each of the 4 Purple stripes at top. sleeves With Gold work 3 rows and continue with Purple. head and hands Work with Pink throughout. Embroider the mouth with Bright Pink and the eyes with Green. cape Worked sideways. With Purple chain 20 and work in sc throughout. Work 3 rows even; then alternate: * 2 rows on 15 stitches , 2 rows on 20 stitches * rep. from * to * 5 more times. Fasten off. With Gold, work all around cape, 1 row in sc as follows: on each side work 1 sc in each st; on lower edge work 1 sc in every row: around neck edge work 1 sc in every other row. Then on each side and lower edge, work 1 row as follows: * Slipst.; skip 1 st; 5 dc in next st; skip 1 stitch * rep. from to * across, Slipst.. Embroider a button loop at each corner of neck edge to fasten on the first stitch button of body. crown Work same as for Melchior's crown but with only 1 row in sc at the base of the crown.
43 – GASPAR GOLD METALLIC YARN. SPORT WEIGHT YARN: Brown. Red. Green; 2 golden buttons 0,5 inches in diameter.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height Work; with Gold 4 rounds; with Red 2 rounds; with Gold 2 rounds and continue with Red. sleeves Work; with Gold 4 rows and continue with Red. head and hands Work with Brown throughout. With Red used double. embroider 2 satin stitches for the mouth. and with White used double. embroider 3 satin stitches for the eyes. crown With Gold. chain 35. Slipst. to first Chainst. to form ring. Rounds 1-2-3: work in sc around. Round 4: inc. 5 stitches evenly distributed across round. Round 5: Work even in sc. Round 6: work 1 round of shells as follows; * 1 sc. (1 sc. 1 Halfdc. ) in next st; 2 dc in next st; (2 Halfdc. 1 sc) in next st; 1 sc in next stitch * repeat from * to * 7 more times. Then work 1 round in sc on top of the foundation chain. Sew the crown on the head. cape With Green chain 25 and work in sc throughout. Decrease 1 stitch. at each edge. every 10 rows (4 times) and work stripes as follows: with Green 4 rows; with Gold 2 rows; with Green 2 rows: with Gold 2 rows; with Green 2 rows; with Gold work for 3 inches ; with Green 2 rows: with Gold 2 rows: with Green 2 rows; with Gold 2 rows; with Green 2 rows. Change to crochet hook size B and with Green work 2 rows sc along both sides of cape. Sew a button on each side of neck edge. embroider a button loop to fasten at neck edge. Fold inside one row sc to make hem at lower edge of cape.
treasure chest Following design on chart. cut the shape of the chest in a piece of light brown cardboard. Fold according to design and glue. Cut a few strands of Gold yarn and glue them on top and sides for the lock and the decorative bars.
44 - THE SPINNER SPORT WEIGHT YARN: Pink. Green. White. Orange: Purple used with 1 strand of metallic yarn: MOHAIR YARN: White.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height and sleeves With Purple and 1 strand of metallic yarn used together. work in sc throughout. head and hands With Pink work in sc throughout. Embroider the mouth with Red and the eyes with Turquoise. hair Wind Orange yarn around 4 inches cardboard about 20 times. Sew the center of these loops on top of head. then gather them at each side and secure with one stitch where ears should be. Wind more Orange yarn. and twist stitch the loops to shape a bun. sew it on top of head. apron With Green chain 10 and work in sc alternating . with Green 2 rows. with White 2 rows. repeat from* to * (6 times) : with green work 2 more rows. Fasten off. Draw a strand of Green yarn through stitches at one edge to gather the top of the rectangle. and for the bib. over the gathering. work 7 rows on 7 sc. Pass a strand of Green yarn through corner at top of bib, pass around neck and secure at other side of bib. Sew a strand of White and a strand of Green at each side of gathering under bib and tie together at back. Wind the White mohair yarn around a toothpick to make the distaff. insert it through the right hand and sew the end of yarn in the left hand.

49 to 51 - ANGELS The angels are smaller. the cones are only 8 cms ( 3.25 inches )high. For the heads cover the ping-pong balls with the crocheted piece.
body approx. 8 cms ( 3.25 inches )high With crochet hook size C Ch 34. Slipst. in first st to form ring. Work in sc throughout. Rounds 1,2 and 3: work even on 34 sts. Then every other round. work 2 decreasings on each round. until approximately 10 sts remain and piece measures 3 inches from beg. sleeves With crochet hook size C chain 16 and work in sc throughout. Every other row. dec. 1 st at beg. and end of row (4 times). When the 10th row is completed. fasten off. head With crochet hook size B. work same as for the larger heads. until you obtain 28 sts. Then work 5 rounds even. Next round: (begin decreasings) * dec. 1 st (skip 1 st). 5 sc * (8 times). Next round: * dec. 1 st. 3 sc * (5 times). While working decreases insert ping-pong ball as you work. Fasten off. hands Chain 6 and work in sc throughout. Row 2: work: * 1 sc. inc. 1 * . 9 sts. When the 5th row is completed. fasten off. Finish same as for the larger figures. wings With Gold. chain 3 and work in sc throughout. On every other row. dec. 1 st at right edge (4 times) ; at same time, on every other row. inc. 1 st at left edge (10 times). Work even for 10 rows. Then every other row. dec. 1 st at each edge (3 times). Fasten off. For each angel. work 4 pieces alike. Following design on chart cut for each angel 2 cardboard pieces. Insert 1 cardboard piece between 2 crocheted pieces and slip st around. Overlap slightly the two ends of wings in the center of the back and secure with a few stitches.
49 - WHITE ANGEL Sport weight yarn: Pink. White. Orange. Metallic yarn: Gold.
body approx. 8 cms ( 3.25 inches )high Work: with White 3 rounds. with Gold 1 round; with White 1 round; with Gold 1 round; with White 1 round; with Gold 1 round and continue with White. sleeves . Work: with White 1 row; with Gold 1 row and continue with White. head and hands Work with Pink throughout. Embroider the mouth with Bright Pink and the eyes with Green. hair Cut 50 strands of Orange yarn about 8 inches long and gather in a pony tail at back of head. Trim ends 1.5 inches from tie.
Cones and wings for Angles

50 - BLUE ANGEL Sport weight yarn: Pink. Blue. Yellow. Metallic yarn: Gold. body approx. 8 cms ( 3.25 inches )high and sleeves With Blue and Gold work same as for the white angel.
head and hands Work with 'Pink throughout. Embroider the mouth with Bright Pink and the eyes with Navy Blue. hair Cut 30 strands of Yellow yarn 5.5 inches long for the head and 10 strands 2.5 inches long for the forehead.
51 - PINK ANGEL Sport weight yarn: White. Pink. Metallic yarn: Gold. Mohair yarn: Brown.
body approx. 8 cms ( 3.25 inches )high and sleeves With Pink and Gold work same as for the white and blue angel. head and hands Work with White throughout. Embroider the mouth with Bright Pink and the eyes with Turquoise. hair To make loops. wind on itself a strand made of 6 strands of Mohair yarn and secure with a few stitches on top of head.
52 - THE SHEEP Sport weight yarn: White. Brown.
body With White chain 8 and work in loop fur stitch throughout. Work even for 2 rows. Row 3: work 3 increases distributed as follows: work 2 sts in 1 st (3 times) ; 3 sts in 1 st (twice); 2 sts in 1 st (3 times) 18 sts. Work even for 15 rows. Next row: dec. 9 sts evenly distributed across row (for each dec.. every 2 sts skip 1 st). Draw a threaded needle through the stitches of the foundation row and gather. Sew the seam under the belly. Insert cotton batting through neck to stuff. Insert through the head a piece of brass wire folded in half. leaving out 1,25 inches for the head. head Begin at neck. With White chain 4 and work in sc throughout. Work even for 2 rows. Fasten off. Work another piece same as first piece. then join the 2 pieces together. At the end of second piece. chain 6 and continue on first piece. Work even on 14 sts for 6 rows. then at each edge. every other row. dec. 1 st (twice) - 10 sts remain. Fasten off. finishing . Sew the seam. placing at top of head the strip of the 6 increased stitches. For the ears: (make two) with White chain 4. Slipst. in first st to form ring. Row 1: work 6 sc in ring. Sew one ear on each side of head 0.8 inches apart. For the eyes. sew a small button on each side of head. as shown on picture. With Pink embroider. 2 satin stitches for the mouth. Stuff head lighty with cotton batting. Insert rounded edge of brass wire through the head. Sew securely to neck. For the legs: (make 4) with Brown chain 3. Slipst. in first Ch to form ring. Round 1: work 6 sc in ring. Round 2: 6 sc. Round 3: change to White. and work 6 sc. Work even for 2 more rounds. Fasten off. For each leg. fold in half a piece of brass wire 4 inches long. Insert the rounded part into the leg. Sew each leg to body, inserting the upper part of brass wire through body.
53 - THE SHEPHERD Sport weight yarn: Green. White, Brown. Light Brown. Pink.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height Work: with Light Brown 3 rounds; with Green 2 rounds; with Brown 1 round; with White 1 round; with Light Brown 3 rounds; with White 1 round; with Green 2 rounds; with White 1 round; with Brown 1 round; with White 1 round; with Light Brown 3 rounds; with Green 2 rounds; with Brown 1 round; with White 1 round; with Light Brown 3 rounds; with White 1 round and continue with Green. sleeves With Light Brown work in sc throughout. head and hands With Pink work in sc throughout. For the eyes. with Blue embroider 3 satin stitches 0.75 inches apart. For the mouth. with Red embroider 2 satin stitches 0.4 inches wide. For the nose. with Red embroider 2 small dots. vest back With White chain 17 and work in loop fur stitch throughout. Work even for 8 rows. shape armholes Leave 2 sts. unworked at beg. of next 2 rows, and leave 1 st unworked at beg. of next 2 rows. Work even for 2 more rows. Leave remaining 10 sts unworked. Fasten off. right front With White chain 11 and work in loop fur stitch throughout. Work even for 8 rows. shape armholes At left edge, leave 2 sts unworked at end of row, and 1 st at same edge on next row. Work even for 2 rows. Fasten off. left front Work same as for right front reversing shaping. finishing Sew side seams. Sew shoulder seams over 1,5 inches . walking stick Take 2 pieces of brass wire 8 inches long and holding them together, with Brown yarn, cover them with 1 row in sc working the stitches very close t6 each other. Fasten off. Bend one end over. hat Begin at the point. With Light Brown chain 4, Slipst. to firts st to form ring. Work in sc throughout and Slipst. at end of every round. Round 1: work 8 sc in round. Round 2 : * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st * repeat from * to * around - 12 sts. Round 3: work 12 sc. Round 4: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next st * repeat from * to . around. - 16 sts. Round 5: work 16 sc. Continue increasing 4 sts on every other round until you obtain 36 sts. Round 15 : * 8 sc 2 sc, in next st . rep. from . to . around. 40 sts. Round 16: inc. 4 sts. evenly across round. - 44 sts. Round 17: inc. 8 sts evenly across round. - 52 sts. Round 18: inc. 4 sts evenly across round. - 56 sts. Fasten off. Place the walking stick in the right hand and fold hand over the shepherd's crook. secure with a few stitches. Put the vest on the shepherd and with a stitch, fasten at neck. Place the hat over the head and secure with a few stitches.
54-55 - THE PILGRIM AND HIS DOG Sport weight yarn: Black. Ecru, Pink, Turquoise. Orange. Brown. Rust. Red, Green; Mohair yarn: Chamois. For the dog: Knitting worsted weight: Beige.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height With Black work 4 rounds and continue with Ecru. Do not make any sleeves. head and hands With Pink work in sc throughout. Embroider the mouth Red and the eyes with Turquoise. hair Cut 25 strands of Orange 4 inches to 4 inches ,' long for the head and 7 strands 1 inches long for the forehead. cape With Chamois and crochet hook size E chain 38 and work in sc. Rows 1, 2 and 3: work even in sc. Row 4: work 3 decreasings evenly distributed across row. Repeat same decreases every other row (do not place decreasings one above the other) until piece measures 4 inches from beg. Fasten off. capelet With Rust. chain 35 and work in sc. Dec. 3 sts. evenly distributed, every other row. When piece measures 2 inches from beg. Fasten off. collar With Brown chain 28 and work in sc. Dec. 3 sts. every other row. When piece measures1 inches from beg. Fasten off. Place the capelet over the cape and the collar over the capelet. and Slipst. through the 3 thicknesses around neck edge. Sew a button at each side of neck edge and embroider a button loop at right edge. hat With Black. chain 3. Slipst. in first Ch to form ring. Round 1: work 6 sc in ring. Round 2 : * 2 sc in 1 sc. rep. from. around. Round 3 : * 1 sc,1 inc * (2 sc in 1 sc). rep. from * around - 18 sts. Continue in sc increasing 4 sts on every round until you obtain 34 sts. Work 3 rounds even on 34 sts. brim Round 1: work 10 increasings evenly distributed across round. Rounds 2 and 3: work 8 increasings evenly distributed across. Work 5 rounds even. Fasten off. With 3 strands Red and 2 strands Green, make a twisted cord 10 inches long and tie around hat.
DOG body (make 2 pieces). left side With Beige, chain 5 for one leg. and work in sc for 8 rows, fasten off. Make a second piece alike for the other leg. Chain 5 to join them together. and work 6 rows even on 15 sts. Fasten off. At left edge. Ch 3 for the muzzle and work 5 rows on 8 sts only for the head (leave 10 sts unworked) then work 1 row on the 5 sts at right edge. Then work 1 row decreasing 1 st at each edge. Fasten off. Work right side same as for left side reversing shapings. underbody (make 2 pieces). Chain 5 and work in sc for 8 rows, fasten off. Work another piece alike. To join the 2 pieces together. chain 5 and work 3 rows in sc. Fasten off. Work a second piece same as for first piece. finishing Join the different pieces. stuff with cotton. inserting a 2 inches toothpick in each leg. Embroider the muzzle with Black and the eyes with Royal Blue. For Hair. cut about 30 strands of yarn 4 inches to 4.75 inches long and sew on top of body in same manner as little people's hair. For tail. cover 3 of these strands of yarn with a buttonhole stitch and cut 0.75 inches from body. For ears. wind yarn around 4 fingers about 10 times and sew these loops in center on top of head. with a back-stitch spreading the loops over about 0.75 inches ; then gather the loops on each side and sew at each side of neck. For nose. wind yarn around 3 fingers twice and sew these loops in their center above the nose.
56 - THE FISHERMAN Sport weight yarn: Navy Yarn. Blue. White. Pink; Cotton yarn: Yellow: Knitting worsted yarn: Beige. Metallic yarn: Gold.
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height With Navy Blue work 16 rounds. then alternate: with Blue 1 round. with White 1 round. sleeves On the wrong side of work. with Blue work 1 row. Then. always on the right side of work. alternate: with Blue 1 row. with White 1 row. head and hands With Pink work in sc throughout. Embroider the mouth with Red and the eyes with Navy Blue. hair Cut 30 strands of Beige 4 inches long and place them on the head in such a way that the part will be above the left eye; then cut 6 strands 1.25 inches to 2 inches long and place them on the forehead. With Beige. cut a few strands and make loops. Then place the loops around the face to shape the beard as shown on picture. cap With Navy Blue chain 3. Slipst. to form a ring. Then work in sc increasing 6 sts evenly distributed on each round until you obtain 42 sts. Next round: work 4 increasings evenly distributed across round. Next round: work even on 46 sts. Next round: work even inserting hook only in back strand of each st. Next 4 rounds: dec. 4 sts evenly distributed across every round * (continue inserting hook through the 2 strands of each stitch). Next 2 rounds: work even on 30 sts. Visor: Change to crochet hook size E and work as follows: 2 sc; 1 Halfdc. ; 2 Halfdc. in 1 st; * 1 dc. 2 dc in 1 st * rep. from * to * (3 times); 1 dc: 2 Halfdc. in 1 st; 1 Halfdc. and 2 sc. Sew the cap over head. with a slipstitch in the round before last. net Work following: the instructions given for the technique of macramé. For the mounting cord. take 2 strands of Yellow cotton yarn 6.25 inches long. Then cut 28 strands of same cotton 10 inches to 11.75 inches long. fold each strand in half. the loop is placed under and over the mounting cord. and the ends are drawn through the loop and tightened. as for a fringe. You thus have 14 knots. Work square knots (as shown in technique of macramé). and between each row of knots. leave a 0.4 inches space. After the 14th row. 0.5 inches from that row. gather all strands together with a cord and fasten tightly. then 0.4 inches below the knot. trim ends. Tighten knots on mounting cord to gather top of net. and tie together the two ends of the mounting cord to form a loop. The finished net should be about 4 inches long. Sew the net to right shoulder. and sew the right hand to top of net. fish Begin at tail. with Gold chain 7. Row 1: work 7 sc. Row 2: work 6 sc. Row 3: Ch 1 ; skip 1 st; 2 sc; skip 1 st; 1 sc; turn. Row 4: work 3 sc. Row 5: 1 sc; skip 1 st: 1 sc. Rows 6 to 11: work 5 sc. On following rows: decrease 1 st at beg. and end of rows until no stitches remain. Sew the head of fish on left hand of fisherman.
The technique of macramé is based essentially on knotting Among the many knots used. the two basic ones are: -Half Knot and -Square Knot
On a smooth wooden stick or a mounting cord placed horizontally in front of you and anchored solidly to the edge of the table; pin the strands of the yam being used. The strands can be of different lengths, and more or less spaced depending on the type of the finished macramé piece. Make rows of knots following the arrangement given for the making of the net. the knots being worked on alternate rows. Whatever the macramé piece you are making, whatever knot (and or sequence of knots) you are working, the basic principle to knot is always the same: knot one or several strands around one or several strands called the knot bearer or the knot bearers. held vertically. For each knot. the successive phases are given in detail on chart. If you follow carefully the design or chart. it will be easy for you to make the knots (half knot and square knot) used for this piece of macramé. These two knots are easy to work and are the most commonly used. Their sequence create varying effects.
57 - FLOWER-WOMAN Sport weight yarn: Green. Orange. Pink. Yellow; Fingering weight: White: Boucle yarn: Brown; Pieces of felt: Green. Yellow. Orange. Pink (for the flowers).
body approx. 11 cms ( 4.5 inches ) in height Work: with Green 10 rounds: with Orange 4 rounds: with Green 4 rounds. then work alternately: * with Orange 2 rounds. With Green 2 rounds . sleeves* With Green work 3 rows. then work alternately: * with Orange 2 rows. with Green 2 rows * head and hands With Pink work in sc throughout. Embroider the mouth with Red and the eyes with Dark Blue. hair Cut 30 strands of Brown Boucle yarn about 4 inches to 4.75 inches long. Distribute them evenly over head, trim ends. bonnet With White chain 22 and work in sc. Rows 1 to 10: work even in sc. Next row: leave 8 sts unworked at each edge, and work on 6 sts, decreasing 1 st at beg. of next 2 rows. Work 2 rows even. Fasten off. Sew the two seams at back. Then for the shells in front, on the foundation chain, work 1 row as follows : Slipst. in 1 st: (1 Halfdc. , 3 dc, 1 Halfdc. ) in next st. rep. from * across, Slipst.. to end. With a needle threaded with Green yarn, draw through the first row of sc at the base of the shells and tie at neck edge. shawl With White chain 6. Row 1: work 1 Halfdc. in 3rd Ch from hook, (ch 1, 1 Halfdc. ) in first Ch of foundation Ch. Row 2: Ch 3: 2 Halfdc. in space: Ch 1 : 2 Halfdc. in next space. Row 3: Ch 3: then work * (2 Halfdc. , Ch 1) in each space, rep. from. twice more: Ch 1 : 1 Halfdc. in same space. Row 4: Ch 3: then work * (2 Halfdc. , Ch 1) in each space, rep. from * 3 more times: Ch 1 : 1 Halfdc. in same space. Continue in this way, working 1 more group of 2 Halfdc. on every row until there are 15 groups of 2 Halfdc. Then on two sides of shawl, work 1 row in sc, working 2 sc in each space. Fasten off. Work fringe on the two sides of shawl, for each knot take 2 strands of yarn 2.75 inches long. Place a knot every two stitches. basket With 3 strands of Yellow yarn work a tight chain, wind it around itself and slip stitch in order to obtain a round basket with a flat base 1.5 inches in diameter. Work another chain 2.75 inches long for the handle. Sew inside a few pieces of leaf shaped Green left. 1 piece of flower shaped Bright Pink felt and 1 piece of flower shaped Orange felt. with tiny pieces of Yellow felt for the center of the two flowers. Sew the basket on the right hand.

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