Crochet Military Dress Uniform Illusion Blanket Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Navy Blue, White, Gold, Black, Red, and various other colors for badges
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Buttons for decoration

Gauge

14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches

Finished Size

Approximately 50 x 60 inches

Instructions

Base Blanket

1. With Navy Blue, ch 110.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (109 sts)
3. Repeat Row 1 until the piece measures 50 inches or desired length.

Shoulder and Collar Section

1. From the top row, count 25 stitches on each side and place a marker. These are the shoulders.
2. Add a contrasting white yarn section in the middle 59 stitches for the shirt collar. Work in sc for 10 rows.

Details and Embellishments

Gold Stripes and Patches

1. Using Gold, crochet stripes and attach to shoulder and sleeve with a tapestry needle.
2. Add rank insignias as shown, using surface slip stitches.

Buttons

1. Sew buttons evenly spaced down the front center using a tapestry needle and matching thread.

Decorative Badges

1. Use various colors to crochet small rectangles and squares for badges. Attach using a tapestry needle.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Block the blanket to shape and size.