Pocket Fireman: A knitted pattern

Make this fireman pattern for a fun toy for your grandkids to play with. This knitting pattern is easy and loads of fun to make.

What you need

3.5mm Needles
8 ply wool in
Yellow
Black
Navy
White
Flesh
Blue

Filling for stuffing

Pocket Fireman
Size = 20cms

 

Instructions

If you’re looking for a fun and unique knitting project, look no further than the Pocket Fireman! This free knitting pattern will guide you through the process of creating your very own knitted firefighter, complete with a pocket for storing small items like keys or a phone.

This pattern is suitable for knitters of all skill levels, and it’s a great way to use up leftover yarn from previous projects. The Pocket Fireman is small enough to carry in your pocket or attach to a bag, making it a great conversation starter or a fun addition to your collection of knitted toys.

Not only is this pattern fun to knit, but it also serves as a tribute to firefighters everywhere. These brave men and women put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, and this knitted version is a cute and cuddly way to show your appreciation.

The Pocket Fireman pattern includes detailed instructions and photos to guide you through the process of creating your knitted firefighter, and it’s also customizable. You can choose different colors for the uniform and add your own personal touches to make each Pocket Fireman unique.

Right Leg

With black cast on 9sts
P1 Row
Inc K wise into every stitch -18sts
Beginning with P st-st 5 Rows
Break off black and join on Yellow

K2 (K2 Tog 5 times) K6 -13sts
P1 Row
K2 (K2 Tog 3 times) K5 -10sts
St-st 9 Rows
Slip stitches onto spare needle

Left Leg

With black cast on 9sts
P1 Row
Inc K wise into every stitch -18sts
Beginning with P st-st 5 Rows
Break off black and join on Yellow

K6 (K2 Tog 5 Times) K2 -3 sts
P 1 Row
K5 (K2 Tog 3 times) K2 -10 sts
St-st 9 Rows
K across both legs -20 sts
St-st 5 Rows
Break off yellow join on navy blue

Upper Body
St-st 10 Rows break off navy and join on flesh colour
K1 Row
P1 Row
K3 (K2 Tog 3 times) K2 (K2 Tog) 3 Times K3 -14sts

Neck
St-st 2 Rows

Head
(K1 inc into next st) repeat to end -22sts
St-st 11 Rows

Top of Head
(K1 K2 Tog K1) Repeat to end -15sts
P1 Row
(K1 K2 Tog K1) Repeat to end -10sts
(P2 Tog) Repeat to end -5sts
Thread yarn through stitches draw up and fasten off.

Arms (Make 2)

Cast on 4 sts in flesh colour
P1 Row
Inc K wise into every stitch -8sts
P1 Row
K1 Row
P1 Row change to navy
St-st 7 Rows
K2 Tog, K6,K2 Tog -6sts
P 1 Row
K2 Tog,K4,K2 Tog -4sts
P1 Row
K2 Tog,K2,K2 Tog -2sts cast off

Bottom of Jacket
Cast on 25sts
Garter st 2 Rows
St-st 4 Rows
Break off nacy and join on grey for belt
St-st 2 Rows
Cast off

Make Buckle by making a chain and forming a square then sew into place.

Helmet Brim

Using Yellow and 2 strands cast on 35 sts
Garter st 2 Rows
Break off 1 Strand
(K 3, K2 Tog) To end -30sts
Cast Off

Helmet
Using Yellow cast on 30sts
(K2, K2 Tog) to end -25sts
St-st 3 Rows

Shape Top
Row 1 (K3,K2 Tog) -20sts
P Row
(K2,K2 Tog) -15sts
P Row
(K1,K2 Tog) -10sts
P Row
(K2 Tog) -5sts
Thread yarn through stitches and draw up and fasten off.

Stitch into place.