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Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern
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Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

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About This Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates three detailed amigurumi wise men—Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar—complete with crowns, mantles, and tiny gifts. It includes step-by-step rounds for body, head, arms, beard, headpieces and decorative finishing touches. You will learn color changes, surface slip stitch edging, and simple embroidery for facial features. The finished figures stand about 19 cm tall with the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Intermediate-level techniques like shaping, working in FLO/BLO, and sewing pieces together are used. Photos and figure references are included to guide placement and assembly for a polished finish.

Why You'll Love This Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a classic nativity detail to life with tiny, heartfelt elements like crowns and gifts. I enjoy the combination of small, precise stitches and creative embellishment that make each wise man feel unique. The step-by-step photos and clear rounds let me experiment confidently with colors and trims. Seeing the final trio together is incredibly rewarding and makes a lovely handmade gift or holiday display.

Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize each wise man by changing color palettes; try vintage neutrals for a rustic set or jewel tones for a regal look.

To make them larger or smaller, change your yarn weight and hook: bulky yarn gives you a chunky set while finer yarn and smaller hooks make delicate minis.

I sometimes add embroidery or felt details to the mantles for extra texture — small sequins or faux pearls look stunning along the edge.

Swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes if you prefer a fully handmade look suitable for young children.

Use metallic thread or embroidery floss to add tiny gold details on the crowns and turbans for an elegant finish.

Make a standing display by gluing the cardboard securely in the base and adding a small wooden disk underneath for stability.

Try alternate gifts: a tiny crocheted star, bead-wrapped box, or miniature scroll instead of the pear-shaped gift in the pattern.

Mix fuzzy/fluffy yarn for mantle trims to achieve realistic fur-like edges for a cozy winter look.

I like to vary beard styles — longer, shorter, or stitched moustaches change the character's personality dramatically.

Consider stitching names or a date on the underside of the base for a personalized holiday gift keepsake.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of rounds causes lost stitch counts; use a marker and move it after each round to keep track of the beginning of the round. ✗ Not stuffing as you go creates lumps and misshapen sections; stuff gradually and evenly during shaping rounds for a smooth result. ✗ Changing color incorrectly will leave visible gaps or loose ends; change the color at the last step of the previous stitch and weave tails in neatly. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases or decreases results in uneven shaping; count stitches after every increase/decrease round to maintain correct stitch totals. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning leads to misaligned features; pin pieces in place and check symmetry before stitching permanently.

Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming set of three wise men with this detailed amigurumi crochet pattern. You will make Balthazar, Melchior, and Caspar using clear step-by-step rounds, color changes, and finishing tips. The design features crowns, mantles, turbans/headscarves, embroidered faces, and tiny gifts for a beautiful nativity display. Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, this pattern guides you through assembly and decoration to make each figure unique.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight / 4 ply yarn (Jeans by YarnArt recommended), 55% cotton 45% polyacrylic, 50 g / 160 m
  • 02
    Balthazar: burgundy (66) - for arms, body and headscarf; beige (07) - for head and arms; mustard (84) - for mantle; yellow (35) - for crown; white (62) - for beard; fluffy yarn Alize Softy white (55) - for mantle trim; yarn 70% acrylic/30% viscose, 50 g/190 m olive - for gift
  • 03
    Melchior: turquoise (81), lavender (72) - for arms and body; purple (50) - for mantle and roll headpiece; beige (07) - for head and arms; emerald (63) - for turban; brown (70) - for beard and hair; YarnArt Christmas 100% polyamide beige (05) - for decorations; YarnArt Etamin 100% acrylic 30 g/180 m olive (452), yellow (439) - for gift
  • 04
    Caspar: mustard (84) - for arms and body; green (69) - for body; beige (07) - for head and arms; blue (17) - for mantle; purple (50) - for headscarf; yellow (35) - for crown; brown (40) - for beard and hair; YarnArt Christmas 100% polyamide beige (05) - for decorations; YarnArt Etamin 100% acrylic 30 g/180 m olive (452), yellow (439) - for gift
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    Artificial rhinestones, beads and halfbeads in various sizes (4 mm-12 mm) for decoration

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hooks: 1.5 mm, 1.75 mm, 2.00 mm, 2.25 mm, 2.5 mm (use 2.25 mm for most body and headwork)
  • 02
    Black safety eyes 7 mm (2 pcs) for each wise man
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    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
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    Thin white, black and brown threads to decorate the face
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    Thick cardboard for the base of the body, cut into a circle with diameter 6 cm
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Scissors
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    Stitch marker
  • 09
    Artificial rhinestones, beads and halfbeads for decoration (various sizes 4 mm-12 mm)
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    Pins for assembly
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    Optional: glue for securing cardboard or beads

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— Balthazar :

Arms (make 2) :

Start with beige yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5) Rnd 2: 5 inc (10) Rnd 3-6: 10 sc (4 rounds) Change to burgundy yarn. Cut the beige yarn. (fig.1)

Round 7-9 :

10 sc (3 rounds)

Round 10 :

BLO - 10 sc

Round 11-20 :

10 sc (10 rounds)

Info :

Stuff only the lower 2/3 of the arm. Fold the arm in half and crochet through two layers 5 sc. (fig.2) Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Item Name (Sleeves decoration) :

Hold the arm with the hand pointing up, attach burgundy yarn color to the first unused front loop of round 9. (fig.3) Rnd 1: (1 sc, inc)*5 (15) Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc)*5 (20) Rnd 3: 20 sc Change to mustard yarn. Cut the burgundy yarn. Rnd 4: (1 sc, ch 1)*20, slst Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.4)

Body :

Start with burgundy yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR (8) Rnd 2: 8 inc (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*8 (24) Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30) Rnd 5: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36) Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 7: (13 sc, inc)*3 (45) Trace the bottom of the piece on a cardboard and cut it out. (fig.5)

Round 8 :

BLO - 45 sc Change to mustard yarn. Do not cut the burgundy yarn.

Round 9 :

45 sc Change to burgundy yarn.

Round 10 :

45 sc Change to mustard yarn.

Round 11 :

45 sc Change to burgundy yarn. Cut the mustard yarn. (fig.6)

Round 12-15 :

45 sc (4 rounds)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, dec)*3 (42)

Round 17-18 :

42 sc (2 rounds)

Round 19 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*2, 6 sc (39)

Round 20-21 :

39 sc (2 rounds) Apply some glue to the cardboard. Place the cardboard inside the bottom of the piece. (fig.7)

Round 22 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Round 23-24 :

36 sc (2 rounds)

Round 25 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec)*2, 5 sc (33)

Round 26-27 :

33 sc (2 rounds) Start stuffing as you go.

Round 28 :

(9 sc, dec)*3 (30)

Round 29-30 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Round 31 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*2, 4 sc (27)

Round 32 :

27 sc Join the arms to the body in next round symmetrically on the sides. (fig.8-9)

Round 33 :

4 sc on the body, through both stitches of the 1st arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then on body 8 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then 5 sc on the body (27)

Round 34 :

(7 sc, dec)*3 (24)

Round 35 :

(6 sc, dec)*3 (21) Change to beige yarn. Cut the burgundy yarn.

Round 36 :

(5 sc, dec)*3 (18)

Round 37 :

18 sc Stuff the body with fiberfill. Continue crocheting the head beige yarn.

Head :

Rnd 38: 18 inc (36) Rnd 39: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 40: (13 sc, inc)*3 (45) Rnd 41-47: 45 sc (7 rounds) Rnd 48: (7 sc, dec)*5 (40) Rnd 49: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*4, 3 sc (35) Insert the eyes between round 44 and 45 with 7 sts apart. (fig.10)

Round 50 :

(5 sc, dec)*5 (30)

Round 51 :

(4 sc, dec)*5 (25)

Round 52 :

(3 sc, dec)*5 (20) Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 53 :

(2 sc, dec)*5 (15)

Round 54 :

(1 sc, dec)*5 (10) Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.11-12)

Round 1 (FLO) :

Hold the body upside down, and attach burgundy yarn to the first unused front loop of round 7. Rnd 1. FLO - (1 sc, ch1)*45, slst (fig.13) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make the head sculpting :

Embroider highlights around the eyes with white thread. Pull the thread ends and tie a knot. (fig.14-17) Embroider eyelashes with black thread. (fig.18-19) Embroider the nose between rounds 43 and 44 with beige yarn. (fig.20-21) Embroider eyebrows with brown thread. Fasten off and cut the thread. (fig.22-24)

Beard :

Use white yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1. ch 24. Start in the second chain from the hook: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 4 dc, 3 tr, 4 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc. (fig.25) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the top part of the beard to face. (fig.26-27) Embroider the mustache with three stitches long. Fasten off. (fig.28-29)

Headscarf :

Use burgundy yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6) Rnd 2: 6 inc (12) Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18) Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24) Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30) Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36) Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48) Rnd 9-12: 48 sc (4 rounds) Rnd 13: FLO - 48 sc

Headscarf continued (turning rows) :

Continue crocheting in turning rows. Row 14: 28 sc, ch 1, turn (28) Row 15: 1 sc, inc, 24 sc, inc, 1 sc, ch 1, turn (30) Row 16-20: 30 sc, ch 1, turn (5 rows) Row 21: 30 sc Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.30)

Crown :

Use yellow yarn, hook 2.0 mm Rnd 1: ch 54, crochet sl st to connect the round. (fig.31) Rnd 2-4: 54 sc (3 rounds) Rnd 5: 10 sc, (skip 1 sc, into the next sc: (3 dc, ch 3 and work sl st into the first ch, 3 dc), skip 1 sc, 2 sc)*7 , 8 sc, 1 sl st. (fig.32-34) Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Mantle :

Use mustard yarn. Crochet in turning rows, at the end of the row, do ch 1 and turn. Hook 2.5 mm Row 1: ch 17, start in the second chain from the hook: 16 sc (16) Row 2: (1 sc, inc)*8 (24) Row 3: (1 sc, inc)*2, 16 sc, (1 sc, inc)*2 (28) Row 4: (2 sc, inc)*2, 16 sc, (2 sc, inc)*2 (32) Row 5: inc, 4 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc (36) Row 6-7: 36 sc (2 rows) Row 8: inc, 6 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc (40) Row 9-10: 40 sc (2 rows) Row 11: inc, 38 sc, inc (42) Row 12-13: 42 sc (2 rows) Row 14: inc, 40 sc, inc (44) Row 15-16: 44 sc (2 rows) Row 17: inc, 42 sc, inc (46) Row 18-19: 46 sc (2 rows) Row 20: inc, 44 sc, inc (48) Row 21-24: 48 sc (4 rows) Change to white yarn Alize softy. Cut the mustard yarn. Rnd 25: 48 sc. In the corner sc 3 in same stitch and continue crocheting sc around the mantle. In the last stitch sc 3 and sl st in the first ch. (fig.35) Fasten off white yarn.

Gift :

Use olive yarn, hook 2.00 mm Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6) Rnd 2: 6 inc (12) Rnd 3: BLO - 12 Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15) Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc)*3 (18) Rnd 6: 18 sc Rnd 7: BLO - (1 hdc, dec-hdc)*6 (12), stuff lightly Rnd 8: 6 dec (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Decorate with artificial beads on top. (fig.36)

Assembly :

Put the headscarf on head. Decorate the crown with faux rhinestones. Put it on the head. (fig.37-38) Sew the gift to Balthazar's hands. (fig.38) Pin and then sew the mantle in several places to the body. (fig.39)

— Melchior :

Arms (make 2) :

Start with beige yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5) Rnd 2: 5 inc (10) Rnd 3-6: 10 sc (4 rounds) Change to turquoise yarn. Cut the beige yarn. Rnd 7-9: 10 sc (3 rounds) Rnd 10: BLO - 10 sc Rnd 11-20: 10 sc (10 rounds) Stuff only the lower 2/3 of the arm. Fold the arm in half and crochet through two layers 5 sc. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Sleeves decoration :

Hold the arm with hand pointing up, attach turquoise yarn color to the first unused front loop of round 9. Rnd 1: ch 3, (inc-dc, dc)*4, inc-dc (15) Change to YarnArt Christmas beige yarn. Cut the turquoise yarn. Rnd 2: (1 sc, ch 1)*20, slst Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.1)

Body :

Start with lavender yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR (8) Rnd 2: 8 inc (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*8 (24) Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30) Rnd 5: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36) Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 7: (13 sc, inc)*3 (45) Trace the bottom of the piece on a cardboard and cut it out.

Round 8 :

BLO - 45 sc Change to turquoise yarn. Cut the lavender yarn.

Round 9-10 :

45 sc (2 rounds)

Round 11-15 :

45 sc (5 rounds)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, dec)*3 (42)

Round 17-18 :

42 sc (2 rounds)

Round 19 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*2, 6 sc (39)

Round 20-21 :

39 sc (2 rounds) Apply some glue to the cardboard. Place the cardboard inside the bottom of the piece.

Round 22 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Round 23-24 :

36 sc (2 rounds)

Round 25 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec)*2, 5 sc (33)

Round 26-27 :

33 sc (2 rounds) Start stuffing as you go.

Round 28 :

(9 sc, dec)*3 (30)

Round 29-30 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Round 31 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*2, 4 sc (27)

Round 32 :

27 sc Join the arms to the body in next round symmetrically on the sides.

Round 33 :

4 sc on the body, through both stitches of the 1st arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then on body 8 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then 5 sc on the body (27) (fig.2)

Round 34 :

(7 sc, dec)*3 (24)

Round 35 :

(6 sc, dec)*3 (21) Change to beige yarn. Cut the turquoise yarn.

Round 36 :

(5 sc, dec)*3 (18)

Round 37 :

18 sc Stuff the body with fiberfill. Continue crocheting the head beige yarn.

Head :

Rnd 38: 18 inc (36) Rnd 39: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 40: (13 sc, inc)*3 (45) Rnd 41-47: 45 sc (7 rounds) Rnd 48: (7 sc, dec)*5 (40) Rnd 49: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*4, 3 sc (35) Insert the eyes between round 44 and 45 with 7 sts apart.

Round 50 :

(5 sc, dec)*5 (30)

Round 51 :

(4 sc, dec)*5 (25)

Round 52 :

(3 sc, dec)*5 (20) Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 53 :

(2 sc, dec)*5 (15)

Round 54 :

(1 sc, dec)*5 (10) Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.4)

Head sculpting :

Hold the body upside down, and attach lavender yarn to the first unused front loop of round 7. Rnd 1. FLO - (1 sc, ch1)*45, slst (fig.5) Fasten off and weave in ends. Make the head sculpting: Embroider highlights around the eyes with white thread. Pull the thread ends and tie a knot. Embroider eyelashes with black thread. Embroider the nose between rounds 43 and 44 with beige yarn. Embroider eyebrows with brown thread. Fasten off and cut the thread. (See page 7-8 for detailed head sculpting instructions.)

Beard :

Use brown yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1. ch 24. Start in the second chain from the hook: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 4 dc, 1 tr, 1 inc-tr, 1 tr, 4 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Embroider the mustache with three stitches long. Sew the top part of the beard to face. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Turban :

Use emerald yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6) Rnd 2: 6 inc (12) Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18) Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24) Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30) Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36) Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48) Rnd 9-12: 48 sc (4 rounds) Rnd 13: FLO - 48 sc Continue crocheting in turning rows. Row 14: 26 sc, turn (26) Row 15: ch 1, 1 sc, inc, 22 sc, inc, 1 sc, turn (28) Row 16: ch 1, 1 sc, inc, 24 sc, inc, 1 sc, turn (30) Row 17-21: 30 sc, ch 1, turn (5 rows) Row 22: 30 sc (fig.9) Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Hair :

Now crochet hair. Attach brown yarn to back loops of the 14th round. (fig.10) Rnd 1: BLO - 48 sc Rnd 2: (sl st, 1 hdc)*24 (48) (fig.11) Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Roll headpiece (second piece of the turban) :

Use purple yarn, hook 1.75 mm Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR Then continue crocheting 6 sc without counting the rows. Crochet a tube around the circumference of the head (I made a tube 23 cm long). (fig.12) Wrap the tube with gold thread or other contrasting threads. (fig.13)

Third piece on the turban :

Use purple yarn, hook 1.75 mm Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4) Rnd 2: 4 inc (8) Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc)*2 (10) Rnd 4-5: 10 sc (2 rounds) Rnd 6: (3 sc, dec)*2 (8) Rnd 7: 8 sc Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Decorate as desired (I cut out a detail from foamiran in the form of a drop). (fig.14) Put the turban on head. The back side of the hair should be placed lower than the front side. Sew on or glue. (fig.15-16) Sew on the second piece around the turban. Fasten the third part on top of second piece. (fig.17-18)

Mantle :

Use purple yarn. Crochet in turning rows, at the end of the row, do ch 1 and turn. Hook 2.5 mm Row 1: ch 17, start in the second chain from the hook: 16 sc (16) Row 2: 16 inc (32) Row 3-4: 32 sc (2 rows) Row 5: 5 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 5 sc (34) Row 6-7: 34 sc (2 rows) Row 8: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc (38) Row 9-10: 38 sc (2 rows) Row 11: 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc (42) Row 12-14: 42 sc (3 rows) Row 15: 1 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 1 sc (46) Row 16-18: 46 sc (3 rows) Row 19: 1 sc, inc, 42 sc, inc, 1 sc (48) Row 20-22: 48 sc (3 rows) Row 23: 1 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 1 sc (50) Row 24-26: 50 sc (3 rows) Fasten off and weave in the ends. Attach beige yarn YarnArt Christmas. Now we need to crochet a round of surface slip stitches (sl st) along the edge of the mantle. To do so insert the hook into the loop as shown on figure 20. Connect beige yarn, yarn over and pull up a loop. (fig.21-22) Crochet slip stitches (sl st) until you reach the end. Leave a gap of 1 sc between the side of the mantle and the surface sl st, because we are going to fill the gap with halfbeads later. Decorate the edges of the mantle (except for the neckpart) with gold or other halfbeads. (fig.23-24) Pin and then sew the mantle in several places to the body. (fig.25)

Gift :

Use YarnArt Etamin olive, hook 1.5 mm Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6) Rnd 2: 6 inc (12) Rnd 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18) Rnd 4: BLO - 18 sc Rnd 5: 18 sc Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24) Rnd 7-8: 24 sc (2 rounds) Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18) Rnd 10: (4 sc, dec)*3 (15) Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12), lightly stuff Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec)*3 (9) Change to yellow yarn. Cut the olive yarn. Rnd 13-14: 9 sc (2 rounds) Rnd 15: (1 sc, dec)*3 (6) (fig.26) Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. Sew the gift to Melchior's hands. (fig.27)

— Caspar :

Arms (make 2) :

Start with beige yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5) Rnd 2: 5 inc (10) Rnd 3-6: 10 sc (4 rounds) Change to mustard yarn. Cut the beige yarn. Rnd 7-10: 10 sc (4 rounds) Rnd 11: BLO - 10 sc Rnd 12-20: 10 sc (9 rounds) Stuff only the lower 2/3 of the arm. Fold the arm in half and crochet through two layers 5 sc. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Sleeves decoration :

Hold the arm with the hand pointing up, attach mustard yarn color to the first unused front loop of round 10. Rnd 1: ch 3, (inc-dc, dc)*4, inc-dc (15) Rnd 2: 15 sc Rnd 3: (1 sc, ch 1)*15, slst Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.1)

Body :

Start with mustard yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR (8) Rnd 2: 8 inc (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*8 (24) Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30) Rnd 5: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36) Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 7: (13 sc, inc)*3 (45) Trace the bottom of the piece on a cardboard and cut it out. Change to green yarn. Do not cut the mustard yarn.

Round 8 :

BLO - 45 sc Change to mustard yarn.

Round 9 :

45 sc Change to green yarn.

Round 10 :

45 sc Change to mustard yarn.

Round 11 :

45 sc Change to green yarn.

Round 12 :

45 sc Change to mustard yarn. Cut the green yarn. (fig.2)

Round 13-15 :

45 sc (3 rounds)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, dec)*3 (42)

Round 17-18 :

42 sc (2 rounds)

Round 19 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*2, 6 sc (39)

Round 20-21 :

39 sc (2 rounds) Apply some glue to the cardboard. Place the cardboard inside the bottom of the piece.

Round 22 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Round 23-24 :

36 sc (2 rounds)

Round 25 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec)*2, 5 sc (33)

Round 26-27 :

33 sc (2 rounds) Start stuffing as you go.

Round 28 :

(9 sc, dec)*3 (30)

Round 29-30 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Round 31 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*2, 4 sc (27)

Round 32 :

27 sc Join the arms to the body in next round symmetrically on the sides.

Round 33 :

4 sc on the body, through both stitches of the 1st arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then on body 8 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then 5 sc on the body (27) (fig.3)

Round 34 :

(7 sc, dec)*3 (24)

Round 35 :

(6 sc, dec)*3 (21) Change to beige yarn. Cut the mustard yarn.

Round 36 :

(5 sc, dec)*3 (18)

Round 37 :

18 sc Stuff the body with fiberfill. Continue crocheting the head beige yarn.

Head :

Rnd 38: 18 inc (36) Rnd 39: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 40: (13 sc, inc)*3 (45) Rnd 41-47: 45 sc (7 rounds) Rnd 48: (7 sc, dec)*5 (40) Rnd 49: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*4, 3 sc (35) Insert the eyes between round 44 and 45 with 7 sts apart. Rnd 50: (5 sc, dec)*5 (30) Rnd 51: (4 sc, dec)*5 (25) Rnd 52: (3 sc, dec)*5 (20) Stuff the head with fiberfill. Rnd 53: (2 sc, dec)*5 (15) Rnd 54: (1 sc, dec)*5 (10) Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.4)

Head sculpting :

Hold the body upside down, and attach mustard yarn to the first unused front loop of round 7. Rnd 1. FLO - (1 sc, ch1)*45, slst (fig.5) Fasten off and weave in ends. Make the head sculpting as described earlier (embroidery for highlights, eyelashes, nose, eyebrows).

Beard :

Use brown yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1. ch 24. Start in the second chain from the hook: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 4 dc, 3 tr, 4 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the top part of the beard to face. Embroider the mustache with three stitches long. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Headscarf :

Use purple yarn, hook 2.25 mm Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6) Rnd 2: 6 inc (12) Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18) Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24) Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30) Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36) Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) Rnd 8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48) Rnd 9-12: 48 sc (4 rounds) Rnd 13: FLO - 48 sc Continue crocheting in turning rows. Row 14: 28 sc, ch 1, turn (28) Row 15: 1 sc, inc, 24 sc, inc, 1 sc, ch 1, turn (30) Row 16-20: 30 sc, ch 1, turn (5 rows) Row 21: 30 sc Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.30)

Crown :

Use yellow yarn, hook 2.0 mm Rnd 1: ch 54, crochet sl st to connect the round. (fig.31) Rnd 2-4: 54 sc (3 rounds) Rnd 5: 10 sc, (skip 1 sc, into the next sc: (3 dc, ch 3 and work sl st into the first ch, 3 dc), skip 1 sc, 2 sc)*7 , 8 sc, 1 sl st. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Mantle :

Use blue yarn for mantle base and decorate with YarnArt Christmas beige for edging and beads. Crochet in turning rows as with other mantles, following the shaping sequence described earlier for mantle rows 1-25. After main piece, add surface slip stitch edge in beige and decorate with halfbeads. Pin and sew the mantle in several places to the body. (fig.19-25)

Gift :

Use YarnArt Etamin olive, hook 1.5 mm Follow the Gift instructions as for Melchior (Rnd 1 to Rnd 15), change to yellow and close, then sew the gift to Caspar's hands. (fig.26-27)

Finishing Assembly :

Put the headscarf/turban on head. Decorate the crown or turban with faux rhinestones and beads. Sew gifts to the corresponding hands. Pin and sew the mantle in several places to the body for secure placement. Glue cardboard base inside body bottom if used. Weave in and hide all ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by aligning the head center over the first front loop round and sew evenly around to secure the head in place.
  • Join the arms to the body in Round 33 by crocheting through both arm stitches and body stitches as described, then reinforce the seam with additional sewing if desired.
  • Place and glue the cardboard circle inside the base of the body before closing fully to stabilize the toy.
  • Pin the mantle in several places around the shoulders and sew it securely to the body, decorating the edges with beads or rhinestones as instructed.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral unless otherwise specified and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
  • 💡Always change the color of yarn at the last step of the last stitch of the previous color to create neat joins and avoid gaps.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping and add stuffing as you go to maintain the correct form without lumps.
  • 💡Pin parts in place and check symmetry before sewing to ensure correct placement and balance.
  • 💡Weave in yarn tails inside the piece to hide ends and reinforce seams for durability.

This lovely Three Wise Men set brings handmade charm to your holiday nativity scene with adorable crowns, gifts, and embroidered faces. Each figure is carefully shaped and decorated for a polished finish that makes a wonderful gift or seasonal display. Enjoy the process of color changes, tiny details, and beading—these pieces are little treasures to cherish. 🧶🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of the finished toy when using the indicated materials is about 19 cm height.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect final size; choose an appropriate hook and understand that proportions will change.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in FLO/BLO, and simple embroidery is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will take a multi-day approach; estimated time is 12-15 hours total depending on experience, decoration, and assembly time.