CALL THE BRIGADE
YOU WILL NEED
❏ King Cole Big Value DK (100% acrylic, 50g/145m)
For yarn quantities and measurements see size table
❏ A pair of 3.25mm needles
❏ A pair of 4mm needles
❏ 1 set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or 3.5mm crochet hook
❏ Stitch holders
❏ 3 x grey buttons, 1.5cm diameter
❏ 2 x black buttons, 3cm diameter
TENSION
22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 87
FIRE ENGINE JUMPER
Note It might be easier to Swiss darn or duplicate stitch the smaller elements on the Chart, such as the Ladder base, Siren, Lights and Windows. See page 86 for instructions on Swiss darning.
When working Intarsia on the larger sections of the chart, remember to twist yarns on the WS side of the work at every colour change to prevent holes.
BACK
Cast on 60 (68: 76: 80: 84) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
Set-up row Purl.
Change to Yarn B.
Row 1 (RS)
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