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loobyj · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1648 Location: Swindon, Wilts

Earlier today I remembered a conversation we'd had last Christmas about nativity sets - a few people have shown some interest in this thread (also a link to the original), so I thought I strike out and start a thread here, in the hope that lots of you will get the bug and join in.

I'm doing the one from last year's SK - in muted shades of Sirdar Countrystyle - but there are loads of patterns around. It's the ideal stash buster using up lots of odds and ends of yarn. And you can create something truly lovely to bring out year after year.

I'm well away with mine - all the little figure bits are made, just the making up to do now. Tonight I stuffed my first sheep Shocked

I've gone the whole hog to make the full set, but Nevisknitter is going to make hers over a few years - so don't let lack of time put you off, build your heirloom gradually Very Happy

So roll up, roll up don't be shy Laughing

lj

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slowasasnail · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Nativity set

Nevisknitter · Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2184 Location: scotland

Ooh, looking forward to seeing yours, I have a shawl to finish first then should get started. Going to Glasgow shopping next week so hope to get some flesh coloured yarn (if I find a yarn shop)

craftybernie · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:11 am Post subject:

Hiya! I don't have this knitted one but I do have a crochet nativity set pattern. Could I join in? It might motivate me to get it done!! Smile

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loobyj · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1648 Location: Swindon, Wilts

Oo, yes - join in CB, don't think it matters whether they're knit, crochet, sew or whatever craft (woodturning anyone?) Very Happy

Snail - if you're a good girl I'll have a small flock to show you soon!

lj
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craftybernie · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:33 am Post subject:

Woodturning! Lol.

Actually, 'whittling' count? Very Happy

I've got a few spare matchsticks and a sharp knife....
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Nevisknitter · Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2184 Location: scotland

How did you all get on, heres what I have managed so far.

Hopefully will do the rest by next year. Mary is DK, joseph is left overs of sock yarn knitted double.

Aknita · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:13 pm Post subject:

I think you've made a really good start, and they look lovely Very Happy

I am sorry, but I'm afraid I am going to post a gratuitous photo - after all it IS Christmas Very Happy

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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4097 Location: East Sussex

Oh look - how lovely are both !!

Baby Jesus is so cute Very Happy

Nevisknitter · Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2184 Location: scotland

Yours is lovely Joy, hope mine will look more like that next year.