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The Lifesaver Knitting Pattern

Name: The Lifesaver Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-378
Price: 4.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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At a Glance

Yarn: Double knitting. 25g cream/flesh, 50g turquoise, 10-15g white. Toy stuffing
Finished Size: Approximately 28cm tall to top of hat
Skill Level: Easy
Time Estimate: A Weekend Project (Explain Skill & Time)
Published: 22 March 2020
Pattern Number: KBP-378

Here is our doctor knitting pattern. He is in full scrubs and is wearing a face mask too. He is ready for his shift at the hospital.

The Lifesaver Doctor in Scrubs Knitting Pattern is a design for creating a knitted toy that looks like a doctor or nurse wearing scrubs. This pattern allows you to knit a toy that represents healthcare workers, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. Say thank you to workers in the NHS, hospital doctors, nurses, specialists or your GP.

These toys appeal to children because they embody characters that are seen as heroes in the real world. Children often look up to doctors and nurses for their role in helping people stay healthy. A knitted doctor toy can serve as a comforting figure, representing safety and care.

The pattern is special because it offers a creative way to show appreciation for healthcare workers. It turns an abstract feeling of gratitude into something tangible. By knitting a doctor toy, you contribute to spreading positivity and respect for the medical profession.

Knitting a doctor in scrubs can be a meaningful project. It allows you to create a symbol of hope and healing, which can be a thoughtful gift for someone in the medical field or a child. It’s a way of crafting with a purpose, beyond the enjoyment of knitting itself.

Needle Size	3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3
Language	UK English
Knitting Skills	Cast on Knit – k Purl – p Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog Cast off Sewing Pieces Together Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight	This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g
Materials	Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing
Equipment	Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft	Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by	Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media	A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension	26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn
Character	Dolls
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour	Blue Flesh Green White

2 reviews for The Lifesaver Knitting Pattern

Rated 5 out of 5

Irene Bray – 30 March 2020

Looks great
Rated 5 out of 5

alicia glover – 29 March 2020

brilliant patterns

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