Fireman Teddy Bear Toy Knitting Pattern PDF Firefighter Outfit & Hat 30cm
Meet Fireman Ted—a knitted teddy bear dressed for duty in a colourful firefighter outfit.
This DK knitting pattern includes instructions for the bear and his complete outfit: a red jacket and trousers with yellow stripes, a yellow helmet with a knitted badge, and black boots. His rounded ears, small knitted nose and embroidered smile give him a friendly character.
Standing approximately 30cm tall, Ted makes a lovely handmade gift for a teddy bear collector or someone who loves firefighters.
PATTERN DETAILS
• Finished bear height: approximately 30cm / 12 inches
• Includes the teddy bear, jacket, trousers, helmet, helmet badge and boots
• Clothing is knitted separately from the bear
• Jacket fastens with three press studs
• Helmet is shaped to accommodate the bear’s ears
• Yarn: Double Knitting (DK / 8 ply / light worsted 3)
• Worked flat on straight needles, then sewn together
• Techniques include stocking stitch, garter stitch, ribbing, increasing, decreasing and colourwork
• Bear has safety eyes, a separately knitted triangular nose and an embroidered mouth
• Written instructions in English
• Downloadable PDF knitting pattern
MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 50g beige DK yarn
• 25g yellow DK yarn
• 50g red DK yarn
• Oddments of black DK yarn
• One pair of 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3) for the bear
• One pair of 4mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6) for the clothing
• Washable toy stuffing
• Two 7mm safety eyes
• Three popper fasteners / press studs
• Darning needle
• Stitch holders
TENSION
Both tensions are measured over stocking stitch.
| Part | Needle size | Tension |
|---|---|---|
| Bear | 3.25mm | 22 stitches and 24 rows to 7.5cm / 3 inches |
| Clothing | 4mm | 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm / 4 inches |
This listing is for a digital knitting pattern. The finished bear, clothing, yarn and materials are not included.