Crochet your way to Christmas with 10 charming amigurumi figures from the nativity story, brought to you by popular designer Flo and Dot Sarah-Jane Hicks.

Crochet the whole cast of the nativity, including:

• Mary, Joseph and the donkey
• Baby Jesus in his crib
• The Angel Gabriel and the star
• The three kings and their camel
• A watchful shepherd and his sheep.

Create a set as a gorgeous nativity scene decoration that can be used year after year, or use the characters as a festive playset.

These sweet characters, each measuring 1012cm (44in), are great stash-busting projects. Bring them to life with appealing embroidered features and add details including a shepherds crook, the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, and even swap in different beards!

The book contains a key techniques section that covers changing colour, attaching body parts and working surface crochet stitches, so you can get started in no time. The easy-to-follow patterns are quick and easy to crochet, use only small amounts of yarn and are perfect for crocheters of all abilities.