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 10-12cm (4-43/4in), are great stash-busting projects. Bring them to life with appealing embroidered features and add details including a shepherd's 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.