How to Make Yarn Clothespin Sheep for a Nativity Scene

All week long I have been showing you how to make a Nativity Scene that is practically completely Woven.  Today I’m going to continue the Nativity Scene Tutorials with showing you How to Make Yarn Clothespin Sheep for your Nativity Scene.  The craft is super easy, but will turn out perfectly for your Nativity Scene.  And, don’t forget to do the rest of the Nativity Scene crafts:  3 Wise Men, Baby Jesus, Clothespin Donkey and Mary & Joseph.  Everything to make your Nativity Scene a beautiful one.

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Materials Needed

Cardboard

Black Crayon or Marker

Scissors

White Yarn

2 Clothespins

 

Step 1

Draw a seed shape on cardboard… color the tip black.

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Step 2

Cut out your seed shape.

 

Step 3

Wrap white yarn around entire cardboard shape… except black tip.

 

Step 4

Place clothespins on the cardboard for legs.

 

Step 5

Start wrapping yarn around the clothespins.

 

Step 6

After you have covered top of both clothespins… wrap around more of the clothespins for thighs.

 

Step 7

Tie a knot and you are done.  Now, he will stand on his own.

Isn’t that a cute sheep?  Perfect for the Nativity Scene you have been working so hard on.  Make a few to add around the Nativity Scene.  And, if you haven’t already done so…. make the rest of the Nativity Scene including the 3 Wise Men, Mary & Joseph, Clothespin Donkey and Baby Jesus.

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