Fire Engine Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sarah Keen
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Sarah Keen's easy knitted vehicle is perfect for little ones

Knit this fun toy car from expert knitter and author Sarah Keen. This pattern is from Knitted Cars and Trucks by Sarah Keen, GMC Publications, RRP £16.99, available online and from all good bookshops.

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Sizing

Fire Engine measures 7in (18cm) long

What you'll need

Any DK yarn (amounts given are approximate):
Yarn A black (20g)
Yarn B red (40g)
Yarn C gold (5g)
Yarn D silver grey (15g)
Yarn E navy blue (20g)
Yarn F dark grey (10g)
Yarn G royal blue (2g)
Yarn H white (2g)
Yarn I claret (2g)
Oddment of dark grey for embroidery
1 pair of 3.25mm (UK10:US3) needles
2 yarn bobbins
A blunt-ended needle for sewing up
Acrylic toy stuffing
1⁄4in (6mm) thick dowelling 18in
(44cm) long

Meet the designer

Sarah Keen is best known for her knitted toys and has written many books featuring adorable characters from animals to dolls. Find our other toy knitting patterns here. You can find more of Sarah's designs here.

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