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knit or crochet a poppy (Remembrance Day 2014)

my first attempt to crochet a poppy



Poppies are everywhere at the moment, the huge display at the Tower of London (Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red). Celebrating the WWI centenary this November. I thought I would join in and knit and crochet myself a poppy, I found this easy to follow pattern of just 12 rows. Or could try the crochet ones instead. I have made donations over the weekend and bought the paper and metal poppies but I plan to wear one of these on my coat. I'm now addicted and have crochet another 8! The other pattern for the one on my coat can be found here at Addicted to Making blog. You can also find another free crochet pattern here on the Wendy Poole web site.




Easy ribbed poppy pattern
Colour A 1 ball red yarn (this will make a lot of poppies)
Colour B Scrap of black yarn or black button
Body of Poppy
Using Col A Cast on 60 stitches
Row s1 –10 : K2, P2 across whole row(for a slightly smaller poppy do 8 rows of rib).
Row 11 : Knit 2 stitches together across the row (30 stitches). 
Row 12 : Slip 1 stitch, Knit 2 stitches together then pass the slip stitch over... repeat 
across the whole row (10 stitches).
Break off yarn with long tail and thread back through remaining stitches and pull tight. 
Join edges with mattress stitch
Centre of Poppy
Using B, cast on 16 sts. Cast off. Coil into a tight spiral and sew base to the centre.
Or use a black or green button with 4 holes and sew to centre of poppy. Add pin.
Crocheted Poppies
You will need some red wool and a black button.

Crochet Patterns
1. Three petal crochet poppy with 4.5mm hook
Ch 3, join with slst to form circle.
Ch 3, work 9 dc into the centre of the circle and join with slst.
Work the three petals separately.
Petal 1.
Ch 3, work 1st dc into same st, work 2 dc into each of the next 3 sts.
ch 1 work 2 sc into each st, tie off.
Petal 2.
work 2 dc into last dc of previous petal, work 2 dc into each of the next 3 sts.
ch 1 work 2 sc into each st, tie off.
Work petal 3 as 2.
Sew all ends in and attach button in the centre. Add pin
2.Two petal crochet poppy
Rnd 1: With 3mm hook and wool, ch2. Make 10dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slst in 
1st dc. (10sts)
Rnd 2: *ch1 dc ch1 2tr in next st, 3tr in next st, 2tr ch1 dc in next st, slst in next 2sts. rep 
from * once again.
Rnd 3: *ch1 3dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next 5sts, 3dc in next 2 sts,slst in next 2sts. rep from 
* once again. Fasten off.
Attach button in the centre. Add pin.

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mamasmercantile said…
Such a beautiful pattern, thank you for sharing.
4 November 2014 at 07:15
Ingrid K. said…
Lovely crochet poppy, Amanda!!! I prefer yours to the paper ones! :)
Ingrid xx
http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be
5 November 2014 at 10:31
Amy at love made my home said…
I too have a selection of different poppies and wear them at different times, making sure to wear the paper one on Armistice Day itself. I think that a crochet one or similar is nice for a coat though as it shows up more doesn't it. xx
6 November 2014 at 09:03
mrsnesbitt said…
I keep saying I must learn to knit - this pattern sounds an ideal place to start. Just waiting for the carpet fitter to arrive so the room is one step closer - it will be my sewing/craft room/spare bedroom for visitors! Needless to say we wont be having many visitors. lol!
12 November 2014 at 04:00
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