King Cole Pattern P1111 offers a thoughtful collection of knitted and crocheted poppies, designed in a range of yarns including Yummy Chenille, Fashion Aran and Itsy Bitsy Cotton DK. Whether you wish to make a single poppy brooch or create a full wreath, this pattern provides meaningful makes often crafted and worn in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day as a symbol of respect and remembrance.
The pattern includes instructions for Knitted DK Wreath, Knitted Aran Wreath, Knitted Yummy Wreath, Knitted Poppies, Crocheted Wreath and Crocheted Poppies, giving you a wide choice of styles and finishes. Poppies range from 6cm to 15cm, and the completed wreath measures approximately 36cm x 36cm. For makers who prefer DK yarns, Big Value DK 50g and Dollymix DK are excellent, budget‑friendly alternatives for brooches and smaller poppies.
A single ball of Yummy Red, with small oddments of Green and Black, can make up to 20 four‑petal poppies, making this pattern ideal if you wish to create and sell poppies to raise funds supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. The designs are simple, clear and suitable for confident beginners through to experienced makers.
The pattern uses 3.25mm, 4mm, 5mm and 5.5mm knitting needles, and 4mm, 5mm and 6mm crochet hooks, plus a 36cm polystyrene ring for wreaths. See the images for full material requirements and related items below for suitable yarns.
