Knitted Pocket Yellow Fireman Toy

The Knitted Pocket Yellow Fireman Toy is an adorable and charming addition to any toy collection. With its vibrant yellow color and intricate knit design, this little fireman brings a touch of warmth and cheer wherever it goes. Perfect for imaginative play or as a cute decoration, this toy is sure to bring smiles to both children and adults alike. Its small size makes it easy to carry in a pocket or bag, ready to come to the rescue whenever needed. Just looking at this knitted toy could brighten up anyone's day with its delightful and friendly appearance.

What you need

• Small amount of gold/ navy blue/ white/ pink/ flesh/ and black Double Worsted (8 ply) Wool
• Size 5 US (9 UK) (3.75 mm) needles.
• Toy Filling/Wadding

Instructions

Using gold cast on 13 stitches.

Knit twice into every stitch (26 stitches).

Stocking stitch 16 rows.

Change to navy blue

Stocking stitch 24 rows.

Change to flesh.

Stocking stitch 12 rows.

Change to gold

Stocking stitch 18 rows

Purl 2 together to the end (13 stitches)

Cut off yarn leaving a long length thread the yarn through the stitches draw up and secure

Stitch down the back leave a gap to fill your toy then close up.

To make the hat brim

Using gold cast on 35 stitches

Stocking stitch 4 rows

( knit 2 together knit 5) to the end (30 stitches)

Cast off.

Stitch the two sides together to make a ring

Stitch the cast off edge to the helmet

Make the chin strap with a chain made from the gold wool and stitch into place

With your fingers nip the top of the helmet together to make a ridge then stitch in place with some gold wool.

Gather around the neck with a running stitch pull slightly to separate the head from the body use your black wool to make the eyes and your pink wool to make the mouth.

Make the buttons with your white wool (making French knots).

The badge on the hat is a star made from some of the white wool with a French knot in any color on top ( I used brown).

All done!