Fire Engine, Kids Emergency Vehicle Jumper - Knitting Pattern
Fire Engine, Kids Emergency Vehicle Jumper - Knitting Pattern
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Have you ever met a small child who is not fascinated by fire engines? Freddie is here for all of them.
The Fire Engine Sweater is a kids intarsia jumper knitting pattern for ages 1 to 9 years, featuring Freddie, a bold red fire engine worked in intarsia across the front with striped sleeves and a knitted ladder sewn on for a satisfying 3D finish. The smaller details, such as the siren, lights, and windows, can be swiss darned on after the knitting is complete, which keeps the intarsia section very manageable. The ladder is worked using either crochet chains or knitted i-cord, so there is an option for everyone. Knitted from the bottom up and seamed.
The pattern is rated confident beginner for the main body, with the intarsia section worked from a chart. The flexibility to swiss darn the smaller details means this is much more approachable than it looks.
Designed by Jane Burns, with 18 years of experience creating exclusive baby and children's knitting patterns. Simple to follow, lovely to make, and a real pleasure to give.
Pattern details
| Yarn | King Cole Big Value DK, 100% Acrylic, 50g / 145m per ball |
| Yarn requirements | Yarn A (4029) Red: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) balls. Yarn B (4051) Platinum: 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) balls. Yarn C (4052) Grey: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn D (4020) White: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn E (4041) Royal: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn F (4027) Yellow: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn G (4053) Black: 1 ball all sizes |
| Needles | Straight 3.25mm and 4mm. 1 set of 3.25mm DPNs or 3.5mm crochet hook (for the ladder) |
| Also needed | Darning needle, stitch markers, stitch holder, sewing needle and thread, 3 grey buttons approx. 1.5cm diameter, 2 black buttons approx. 3cm diameter |
| Sizes | 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years, 8-9 years |
| Skill level | Confident beginner. Intarsia from chart, option to swiss darn smaller details |
| Gauge | 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch on 4mm needles |
Size guide
| Size | 1-2y | 2-3y | 4-5y | 6-7y | 8-9y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 51 | 56 | 61 | 67 | 71 |
| To fit chest (in) | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26.5 | 28 |
| Actual chest (cm) | 56 | 62 | 67 | 73 | 76 |
| Actual chest (in) | 22 | 24.25 | 26.5 | 28.75 | 30 |
| Finished length (cm) | 33 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 49 |
| Finished length (in) | 13 | 15 | 16.5 | 17.75 | 19.25 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 23 | 26.5 | 29 | 35.5 | 36 |
| Sleeve length (in) | 9 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 13.75 | 14 |
What you'll receive
Your pattern is an instant PDF download, ready to save or print as soon as your purchase is complete.
- Written instructions and chart for all five sizes across 7 pages
- Fire engine intarsia chart for the front body motif
- Ladder instructions in both crochet chain and knitted i-cord methods
- Option to swiss darn smaller details for a more beginner-friendly finish
A brilliant choice for a birthday, Christmas, or any small person who would like to be a firefighter when they grow up. And several who already are.
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