Can I make just one figure instead of all three?

Absolutely! Each military figure can be made independently using the small platform option. Simply follow the specific uniform instructions for your chosen branch (Soldier, Sailor, or Pilot) and complete with the small platform and single poppy flower.

What type of wire works best for stability?

You need 1.5mm thick aluminum wire that is stiff enough that a toddler cannot easily bend it. This ensures your figures stand upright permanently. Craft wire from hardware stores works perfectly - test by trying to bend it before purchasing.

Can I use a real candle instead of LED?

No, you must use a battery-operated LED candle with 35mm diameter for safety reasons. Real candles pose serious fire hazards when placed near yarn and stuffing materials. LED candles provide the same visual effect safely.

How do I keep the heads from drooping?

The pattern specifically calls for inserting cotton buds into the neck and head before finishing. This internal support is absolutely crucial for keeping the heads upright on the small neck connection. Insert the cotton bud at row 31 before continuing with the body assembly.

What's the difference between the small and large platform?

The small platform is designed for displaying individual figures separately, while the large platform accommodates all three figures together with a central LED candle holder. The large platform creates a more impactful memorial display and includes space for multiple poppies.

Fallen Armed Forces Memorial Amigurumi Pattern

Honor the brave with this touching memorial pattern featuring three military figures - a WWI Soldier, a Sailor, and a Pilot - standing proudly on a platform with LED candle lighting. This special commemorative piece combines detailed uniform elements, posable wire-reinforced bodies, and symbolic red poppies to create a meaningful tribute. Perfect for Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, or as a heartfelt gift to honor those who served.

Advanced 15-20 Hours

Materials Needed for Fallen Armed Forces Memorial Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

01
Light weight (3) yarn suitable for amigurumi in skin color, beige, brown, uniform brown (WW color or your choice), Brodie helmet color
02
Light weight (3) yarn in black, white, navy blue, red, and blue for Sailor uniform
03
Light weight (3) yarn in black, blue-grey, light blue, white, navy blue, and red for Pilot uniform
04
Grey yarn for platforms: small platform requires 100-120m/110-130yd, large platform requires 150-175m/165-190yd
05
Red and black yarn for poppy flowers

— Tools Required

01
2mm crochet hook
02
Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
03
Stitch markers
04
Tapestry needle
05
Scissors
06
Pencil for tracing
07
Glue (craft glue)
08
Aluminum wire 1.5mm thick (stiff wire)
09
Pliers for cutting wire
10
Cardboard 5mm thick (from old boxes)
11
Cotton buds (3 pieces for neck support)
12
LED candle with 35mm diameter (battery-operated)

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— Basic Pattern Head and Upper Body:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring with skin color (6)

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

*1sc, inc* repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

*1sc, inc, 1sc* repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

*3sc, inc* repeat till end (30)

Row 6-10:

1sc in every stitch (30)

Row 11:

*3sc, dec* repeat till end (24)

Row 12:

*1sc, dec, 1sc* repeat till end (18)

Row 13:

*1sc, dec* repeat till end (12)

Info:

Stuff now

Row 14:

dec 6 times (6)

Row 15-16:

1sc in every stitch (6)

Row 17:

inc in every back loop (12)

Row 18:

*1sc, inc* repeat till end (18)

Row 19:

*1sc, inc, 1sc* repeat till end (24)

Row 20:

*3sc, inc* repeat till end (30)

Row 21:

5sc, dec twice, 11sc, dec twice, 6sc (26)

Info:

Mark the decrease stitches - they are the shoulders

Row 22-29:

1sc in every stitch (26)

Row 30:

1sc, 4 times *2sc, dec, 2sc*, 1sc (22)

Row 31:

in front loops only: 1sc, 4 times *2sc, inc, 2sc*, 1sc (26)

Info:

Insert a cotton bud into the neck and head till just below the top of the head

Row 32:

25sc, inc (27)

Row 33:

1sc in every stitch (27)

Row 34:

26sc, inc (28)

Row 35:

1sc in every stitch (28)

Row 36:

27sc, inc (29)

Row 37:

1sc in every stitch (29)

Info:

Yarn off

— Basic Pattern Sleeves:

Info:

Make 2

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring (6)

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3-16:

1sc in every stitch (12)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off. Make the second sleeve the same way. Put aside and make the arms first

— Basic Pattern Arms:

Info:

Make 2

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring with skin color (6)

Row 2-15:

1sc in every stitch (6)

Row 16:

*1sc, inc, 1sc* repeat till end (8)

Row 17:

1sc in every stitch (8)

Row 18:

dec 4 times (4)

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a long tail. Make the second arm the same way. Pull the arms into the sleeves. Attach the sleeves to the shoulders according to the pictures

— Soldier - Head and Upper Body:

Info:

Make the basic pattern for head and upper body from page 4 in these colors: Row 1-16 with skin color, Row 17-37 with uniform brown

— Soldier - Boots and Legs:

Row 1:

Ch8 with brown. Work around the chs now

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: inc, 5sc, inc twice in the last ch, 5sc, inc (18). Continue now in continuous rows

Row 3:

1sc in every back loop (18)

Row 4:

6sc, dec 3 times, 6sc (15)

Row 5:

5sc, dec 3 times, 4sc (12)

Row 6:

5sc, dec twice, 3sc (10)

Row 7-8:

1sc in every stitch (10)

Row 9:

1sc, inc, 8sc (11)

Row 10:

1sc in every stitch (11)

Row 11:

1sc, inc, 9sc (12)

Row 12-13:

1sc in every stitch (12)

Row 14:

1sc, dec twice, 7sc (10)

Row 15:

in front loops: *1sc, inc* repeat till end (15) with uniform brown

Row 16-23:

1sc in every stitch (15)

Infos:

Mark stitch 1. Yarn off. Stuff the leg. Make the second boot with leg the same way but this time DO NOT yarn off

Row 24:

Step 1: 8sc in the SECOND leg, Step 2: 15sc in the FIRST leg (start in the marked stitch), Step 3: 7sc in the remaining stitches of the SECOND LEG (30sc in total)

Row 25:

*3sc, dec* repeat till end (24)

Row 26:

1sc in every stitch (24)

Row 27:

*5sc, dec, 5sc* repeat till end (22)

Row 28-30:

1sc in every stitch (22)

Infos:

Make 1sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a long tail. Add some more stuffing. Pull the lower part of the soldier's coat up. Attach the legs to the back loops of row 30 of the coat and make sure the boots are facing the right direction. Pull the lower part of the soldier's coat down again

— Soldier - Belt:

Row 1:

Ch26 with uniform brown

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch (25)

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a long tail. Sew the belt in place around his waist

— Soldier - Collar:

Row 1:

Ch 11 with uniform brown

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: *1sc, inc* repeat till end (15)

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a long tail. Sew the collar in place around the neck with the ends towards the front

— Soldier - Sleeves and Arms:

Infos:

Make the sleeves according to the basic pattern on page 5 with uniform brown. Make the arms according to the basic pattern on page 6 with skin color. Finish the arms and attach them according to the instructions and pictures. Sew pockets on the chest

— Soldier - Helmet:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring (6) with brodie helmet color

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

*1sc, inc* repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

*1sc, inc, 1sc* repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

*3sc, inc* repeat till end (30)

Row 6:

1sc in every stitch (30)

Row 7:

*2sc, inc, 2sc* repeat till end (36)

Row 8:

in front loops only *5sc, inc* repeat till end (42)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a long tail. Use the back loops of row 7 to sew the helmet in place

— Soldier - Bag:

Row 1:

Ch 9 with beige. Work around the chs now

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 7sc, inc, 7sc (16). Continue now in continuous rows

Row 3-6:

1sc in every stitch (16)

Row 7:

8sc, ch1 and turn (8) leave the rest of the stitches unworked

Row 8:

8sc, ch1 and turn (8) leave the rest of the stitches unworked

Row 9:

dec, 4sc, dec, ch1 and turn (6)

Row 10:

dec, 2sc, dec (4)

Infos:

Yarn off. Re-attach the yarn on the side

Bag Strap Row 1:

Ch 31 with beige

Bag Strap Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch (30)

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a long tail. Finish the bag and sew in place according to the pictures. Sew a poppy on the chest with red yarn. Sew a dot in the middle of the poppy with black yarn. Sew his right hand in place

— Sailor - Head and Upper Body:

Info:

Make the basic pattern for head and upper body from page 4 in these colors: Row 1-16 with skin color, Row 17-37 with navy blue

— Sailor - Shoes and Legs:

Row 1:

Ch 8 with black. Work around the chs now

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: inc, 5sc, inc twice in the last ch, 5sc, inc (18). Continue now in continuous rows

Row 3:

in back loops only 1sc in every stitch (18)

Row 4:

6sc, dec 3 times, 6sc (15)

Row 5:

5sc, dec 3 times, 4sc (12)

Row 6:

5sc, dec twice, 3sc (10)

Row 7:

1sc in every stitch (10)

Row 8:

in front loops: 1sc in every stitch (10) with white

Row 9-10:

1sc in every stitch (10)

Row 11:

in front loops: *1sc, inc* repeat till end (15) with navy blue

Info:

Stuff the shoe

Row 12-23:

1sc in every stitch (15)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch and mark the first stitch. Yarn off. Stuff the leg. Make the second shoe and leg the same way but this time DO NOT yarn off

Row 24:

Step 1: 8sc in the SECOND leg, Step 2: 15sc in the FIRST leg (start in the marked stitch), Step 3: 7sc in the remaining stitches of the SECOND LEG (30sc in total)

Row 25:

*3sc, dec* repeat till end (24)

Row 26:

1sc in every stitch (24)

Row 27:

*5sc, dec, 5sc* repeat till end (22)

Row 28-30:

1sc in every stitch (22)

Infos:

Make 1sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a long tail. Add some more stuffing. Pull the lower part of the coat up. Attach the legs to the back loops of row 30 of the coat and make sure the legs are facing the right direction. Pull the lower part of the coat down again

— Sailor - Belt:

Row 1:

Ch 26 with white

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch (25)

Row 3:

ch9

Row 4:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch (8)

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a tail. Sew the belt in place

— Sailor - Sleeves and Arms:

Infos:

Make the sleeves according to the basic pattern on page 5 with navy blue. Make the arms according to the basic pattern on page 6 with skin color. Pull the arms into the sleeves and sew in place according to the pictures

— Sailor - Collar:

Row 1:

ch10 with blue

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch, ch1 and turn (9)

Row 3-6:

1sc in every stitch, ch1 and turn (9)

Row 7:

3sc, ch1 and turn (3) leave the rest of the stitches unworked for now

Row 8-10:

1sc in every stitch, ch1 and turn (3)

Row 11:

dec, 1sc, ch1 and turn (2)

Row 12-14:

1sc in every stitch, ch1 and turn (2)

Row 15:

dec (1)

Infos:

Yarn off. Attach the same blue yarn to the corner. Start in that corner and repeat row 7-15. Turn the piece. With that blue yarn make sc along the outer edge of the collar and make 2 extra sc in every corner. Yarn off. Attach white yarn to the corner. With that white yarn make sc along the outer edge again and make 2 extra sc in every corner. Yarn off. Make the shirt piece first now

— Sailor - Shirt Piece:

Row 1:

Ch 3 with white

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch, ch1 and turn (2)

Row 3:

1sc in every stitch, ch1 and turn (2)

Row 4:

dec (1)

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a tail. Sew this shirt piece and the collar in place

— Sailor - Collar String:

Infos:

Ch 12 with blue. Yarn off but leave a tail. Sew it in place

— Sailor - Hat:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring with white (6)

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

*1sc, inc* repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

*1sc, inc, 1sc* repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

*3sc, inc* repeat till end (30)

Row 6:

*2sc, inc, 2sc* repeat till end (36)

Infos:

DO NOT yarn off. Place the crochet piece on cardboard, trace around it and cut out once

Row 7:

1sc in every back loop (36). Place the cardboard in this crochet piece

Row 8:

*2sc, dec, 2sc* repeat till end (30)

Row 9:

1sc in every stitch (30)

Row 10:

1sc in every front loop (30) with black

Row 11:

1sc in every stitch (30)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a tail. Sew or glue the hat in place

— Sailor - Strap:

Infos:

Ch 20 with black. Yarn off but leave a tail. Sew the strap in place. Sew a poppy on the hat. Sew the right arm in place

— Pilot - Head and Upper Body:

Info:

Make the basic pattern of head and upper body from page 4 in these colors: Row 1-16 with skin color, Row 17-37 with blue-grey

— Pilot - Shoes and Legs:

Row 1:

Ch 8 with black. Work around the chs now

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: inc, 5sc, inc twice in the last ch, 5sc, inc (18). Continue now in continuous rows

Row 3:

1sc in every back loop (18)

Row 4:

6sc, dec 3 times, 6sc (15)

Row 5:

5sc, dec 3 times, 4sc (12)

Row 6:

5sc, dec twice, 3sc (10)

Row 7:

in front loops: 9sc, inc (11) with blue grey

Row 8-9:

1sc in every stitch (11)

Row 10:

10sc, inc (12)

Row 11-12:

1sc in every stitch (12)

Row 13:

11sc, inc (13)

Row 14-16:

1sc in every stitch (13)

Row 17:

12sc, inc (14)

Row 18-21:

1sc in every stitch (14)

Row 22:

13sc, inc (15)

Row 23:

1sc in every stitch (15)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Mark stitch 6. Yarn off. Stuff the leg. Make the second leg the same way but DO NOT yarn off this time

Row 24:

Step 1: 14sc in the SECOND leg, Step 2: 15sc in the FIRST leg (start in the marked stitch 6), Step 3: 1sc in the last stitch of the SECOND LEG (30sc in total)

Row 25:

3sc, dec repeat till end (24)

Row 26:

1sc in every stitch (24)

Row 27:

5sc, dec, 5sc repeat till end (22)

Row 28-30:

1sc in every stitch (22)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a long tail. Add some more stuffing. Pull the lower part of the coat up. Attach the legs to the back loops of row 30 and make sure the shoes are pointing in the right direction. Pull the lower part of the coat down again

— Pilot - Belt:

Row 1:

Ch 26 with white

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch (25)

Row 3:

ch9

Row 4:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch (8)

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a tail. Sew the belt in place

— Pilot - Shirt Piece:

Row 1:

Ch 4 with light blue

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 1sc in every ch, ch1 and turn (3)

Row 3:

1sc in every stitch, ch1 and turn (3)

Row 4:

1sc, dec, ch1 and turn (2)

Row 5:

1sc in every stitch, ch1 and turn (2)

Row 6:

dec (1)

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a tail. Sew the shirt piece in place

— Pilot - Collar:

Row 1:

Ch 12 with blue-grey

Row 2:

start in the second ch from the hook: 4sc, 1 dc, ch2, make 1sl st in the first ch, 1sl st in the next ch of row 1, ch1, 1 dc, dc inc, 3dc

Infos:

Yarn off but leave a long tail. Make another collar piece like this. Sew them in place according to the pictures. Sew a tie on the shirt with blue-grey yarn and embroider French knots to represent buttons on the shirt with white yarn

— Pilot - Sleeves and Arms:

Infos:

Make the sleeves with the basic pattern on page 5 with blue-grey. Make the arms with the basic pattern on page 6 with skin color. Pull the arms into the sleeves and attach them according to the pictures. Sew a poppy on the chest

— Pilot - Hat:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring with blue-grey (6)

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

1sc, inc repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

1sc, inc, 1sc repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

3sc, inc repeat till end (30)

Row 6:

2sc, inc, 2sc repeat till end (36)

Infos:

DO NOT cut the yarn. Place the crochet piece on cardboard, trace around it and cut out once

Row 7:

1sc in every back loop (36). Place the cardboard in the crochet piece

Row 8:

Step 1: 2sc, dec, 2sc, Step 2: 2hdc, hdc dec, 2hdc, Step 3: 2times: 2dc, dc dec, 2dc, Step 4: 2hdc, hdc dec, 2hdc, Step 5: 2sc, dec, 2sc (30 in total)

Row 9:

1sc in every front loop (30) with navy blue

Row 10:

1sc in every stitch (30)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a tail. Attach navy blue yarn to the front loop of stitch 11. Start the following in the front loop of that stitch 11

Hat Peak Row 1:

only in front loops: 1sl st, 1sc, 1hdc, dc inc, 2dc, dc inc, 1hdc, 1sc, 2sl st and turn. Do not make a ch1 before turning. Leave the rest of the stitches unworked

Hat Peak Row 2:

Step 1: skip that last sl st of row 1, Step 2: 3sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 3sc, 1sl st

Info:

Yarn off

— Pilot - Belt for Hat:

Infos:

Ch 16 with navy blue. Yarn off but leave a tail. Sew it in place. Sew or glue the hat in place. Sew the right hand in place

— Small Platform - Piece A:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring (6) with grey

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

1sc, inc repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

1sc, inc, 1sc repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

3sc, inc repeat till end (30)

Row 6:

2sc, inc, 2sc repeat till end (36)

Row 7:

5sc, inc repeat till end (42)

Row 8:

3sc, inc, 3sc repeat till end (48)

Row 9:

7sc, inc repeat till end (54)

Row 10:

4sc, inc, 4sc repeat till end (60)

Row 11:

9sc, inc repeat till end (66)

Row 12:

5sc, inc, 5sc repeat till end (72)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a very long tail. Place piece A on cardboard, trace around it twice and cut out twice. Put aside and make the B piece first

— Small Platform - Piece B:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring (6) with grey

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

1sc, inc repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

1sc, inc, 1sc repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

3sc, inc repeat till end (30)

Row 6:

2sc, inc, 2sc repeat till end (36)

Row 7:

5sc, inc repeat till end (42)

Row 8:

3sc, inc, 3sc repeat till end (48)

Row 9:

7sc, inc repeat till end (54)

Row 10:

4sc, inc, 4sc repeat till end (60)

Row 11:

9sc, inc repeat till end (66)

Row 12:

5sc, inc, 5sc repeat till end (72)

Row 13:

in back loops only: 1sc in every stitch (72)

Row 14-15:

1sc in every stitch (72)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off. Finish the platform according to the pictures and insert the wire into the legs of your soldier/sailor/pilot

— Poppy - Petals 1 and 2:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring (6) with red. Make 1 sl st in the first stitch

Row 2:

in front loops: inc 3 times, ch2 and turn (6). Leave the rest of the stitches unworked for now

Row 3:

3times 1hdc, hdc inc, ch2 and turn (9)

Row 4:

1hdc, hdc inc, 1hdc, 1 dc, dc inc, 1 dc, 1hdc, hdc inc, 1hdc (12)

Infos:

Yarn off. Attach the same red yarn to the next front loop of row 1. Repeat row 2-4 in the remaining front loops of row 1. Yarn off

— Poppy - Petals 3 and 4:

Infos:

Turn the piece around so that the back loops are on top now. Attach red yarn to a back loop of row 1 in the middle of a petal

Row 1:

in back loops only: inc 3 times, ch2 and turn (6). Leave the remaining back loops unworked for now

Row 2:

hdc inc 6 times, ch2 and turn (12)

Row 3:

1 dc, dc inc repeat till the end, ch1 and turn (18)

Row 4:

1sc in every stitch (18)

Infos:

Yarn off. Attach the same red yarn to the next back loop of row 1. Repeat row 1-4 of petal 3 in the remaining back loops of row 1. Yarn off

— Poppy - Middle:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring (6) with black

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a long tail. Sew or glue the black middle piece in the middle of the poppy. Sew or glue the poppy in place

— Large Platform - Bottom:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring (6) with grey

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

1sc, inc repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

1sc, inc 1sc repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

3sc, inc repeat till end (30)

Row 6:

2sc, inc, 2sc repeat till end (36)

Row 7:

5sc, inc repeat till end (42)

Row 8:

3sc, inc, 3sc repeat till end (48)

Row 9:

7sc, inc repeat till end (54)

Row 10:

4sc, inc, 4sc repeat till end (60)

Row 11:

9sc, inc repeat till end (66)

Row 12:

5sc, inc, 5sc repeat till end (72)

Row 13:

11sc, inc repeat till end (78)

Row 14:

6sc, inc, 6sc repeat till end (84)

Row 15:

13sc, inc repeat till end (90)

Row 16:

7sc, inc, 7sc repeat till end (96)

Row 17:

15sc, inc repeat till end (102)

Row 18:

8sc, inc, 8sc repeat till end (108)

Row 19:

17sc, inc repeat till end (114)

Row 20:

9sc, inc, 9sc repeat till end (120)

Row 21:

19sc, inc repeat till end (126)

Row 22:

10sc, inc, 10sc repeat till end (132)

Row 23:

21sc, inc repeat till end (138)

Row 24:

11sc, inc, 11sc repeat till end (144)

Infos:

DO NOT cut the yarn. Place the crochet piece on cardboard, trace around it twice and cut out twice

Row 25:

in front loops: 23sc, inc repeat till end (150)

Row 26:

12sc, inc, 12sc repeat till end (156)

Row 27:

1sc in every stitch (156)

Row 28:

12sc, dec, 12sc repeat till end (150)

Row 29:

23sc, dec repeat till end (144)

Row 30:

1sc in every stitch and sc this row together with the back loops of row 24 (144sc in total)

Row 31-33:

1sc in every stitch (144)

— Large Platform - Top:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring (6) with grey

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

1sc, inc repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

1sc, inc 1sc repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

3sc, inc repeat till end (30)

Row 6:

2sc, inc, 2sc repeat till end (36)

Row 7:

5sc, inc repeat till end (42)

Row 8:

3sc, inc, 3sc repeat till end (48)

Row 9:

7sc, inc repeat till end (54)

Row 10:

4sc, inc, 4sc repeat till end (60)

Row 11:

9sc, inc repeat till end (66)

Row 12:

5sc, inc, 5sc repeat till end (72)

Row 13:

11sc, inc repeat till end (78)

Row 14:

6sc, inc, 6sc repeat till end (84)

Row 15:

13sc, inc repeat till end (90)

Row 16:

7sc, inc, 7sc repeat till end (96)

Row 17:

15sc, inc repeat till end (102)

Row 18:

8sc, inc, 8sc repeat till end (108)

Row 19:

17sc, inc repeat till end (114)

Row 20:

9sc, inc, 9sc repeat till end (120)

Row 21:

19sc, inc repeat till end (126)

Row 22:

10sc, inc, 10sc repeat till end (132)

Row 23:

21sc, inc repeat till end (138)

Row 24:

11sc, inc, 11sc repeat till end (144)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a long tail. Place a piece of cardboard in the crochet bottom piece and place the men on it to determine their position. Remove the cardboard. Glue the other cardboard piece in the crochet bottom piece. Cut pieces of wire about the height of each man (2pc per man). Place the crochet top piece on the second cardboard piece and glue in place. Insert the wire pieces where you determined they should be placed. Bend the ends on the bottom of the cardboard and tape them in place. Place the top piece on the bottom piece. Attach the last row of the top piece to the last row of the bottom piece

— Candle Holder:

Row 1:

6sc in a magic ring with grey (6)

Row 2:

inc in every stitch (12)

Row 3:

1sc, inc repeat till end (18)

Row 4:

1sc, inc, 1sc repeat till end (24)

Row 5:

3sc, inc repeat till end (30)

Row 6:

2sc, inc, 2sc repeat till end (36)

Info:

Place the LED candle on the crochet piece to see if it fits

Row 7:

1sc in every back loop (36)

Row 8-15:

1sc in every stitch (36)

Info:

Place the LED candle in the holder to see if the holder is high enough. If the holder is too high get rid of some rows. If the holder is too low make some extra rows

Row 16:

in front loops: 5sc, inc repeat till end (42)

Row 17:

3sc, inc, 3sc repeat till end (48)

Row 18:

3sc, dec, 3sc repeat till end (42)

Row 19:

5sc, dec repeat till end (36)

Infos:

Make 1 sl st in the first stitch. Yarn off but leave a long tail. Attach row 19 to the back loops of row 15. Cut the wires so that they are 7.5cm/3 inches high. Place the men in place on the wires (be careful and have patience. It might take more than a few seconds to get the wire ends in). Glue the candle holder in place (without the candle in it). Glue the poppies in place. Place the LED candle in the holder

Assembly Instructions

Insert cotton bud supports into each figure's neck before finishing the head to ensure proper upright positioning
Attach completed arms to body shoulders at marked decrease stitches, ensuring even placement on both sides
Sew uniform accessories (belts, collars, bags, hats) securely in place following the detailed placement photos provided
For small platform: Insert two pieces of 1.5mm wire through cardboard layers into each figure's legs for stability
For large platform: Position all three figures on cardboard to mark wire placement, then secure 2 wires per figure
Attach red poppy flowers to designated positions on each uniform (soldier's chest, sailor's hat, pilot's chest)
Secure LED candle holder to large platform using glue, ensuring it's positioned away from figures before adding candle

Important Notes

💡Always use stiff 1.5mm aluminum wire that cannot be easily bent by a toddler for proper figure stability
💡Insert cotton buds into necks BEFORE finishing heads - this crucial step prevents drooping heads on small neck connections
💡Use identical yarn weight throughout entire project or proportions will be incorrect between body parts and uniforms
💡Stuff figures firmly but not too tightly to maintain clean military silhouette and uniform appearance
💡Mark all stitch positions before attaching legs to ensure boots face correct direction on each figure
💡Test LED candle fit at row 6 of holder and adjust height before finishing - candle must be 35mm diameter
💡When assembling large platform, allow adequate time for patient wire insertion into legs - rushing causes damage

This deeply meaningful Fallen Armed Forces Memorial pattern honors military service across three branches with authentic uniform details and touching symbolism. The combination of detailed WWI soldier, classic sailor, and distinguished pilot figures creates a powerful tribute perfect for Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, or as a heartfelt gift to military families. The LED candle lighting and red poppy flowers add solemn beauty to this commemorative display that will be cherished for generations. 🎖️ Lest we forget. 🧶✨

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