Poppy Flower

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There’s a certain sense of magic when you can start with a ball of yarn and just a few moments later find yourself holding a beautiful poppy flower… 


Then of course you want to immediately cast on to make another! So it’s really good that each poppy uses so little yarn. In fact, you can make about 25 poppies from a single 100g ball.


The poppies have a pretty, rounded shape with five petals and narrow supporting ribs to the inside. They are easy to work and feature a black button in the centre as a finishing touch.


. Available for immediate download from the site.

. For more details, please see below.

Pattern Information

DIFFICULTY: Easy

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, decreases, and working in the round.

SIZES: One size
Diameter: 7.5cm / 3 ins
Depth: 4cm / 1.5 ins

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, 100% acrylic, 295m/322 yds:100g ball, Colour #2170 Poppy (Red) x1 ball.

Actual amount used for 1 poppy: 4g/0.2 oz, 12m/13 yds.
   [1 ball of yarn will make approximately 25 poppies.]

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a DK (Double Knitting) acrylic yarn with a recommended gauge of about 22 sts:10cm/4 ins using 4mm/US #6 needles.

Needles: Size 4 mm/US #8 circular needles, length 80cm/32 ins.

Gauge: 22 sts:10cm/4 ins in Stocking Stitch / Stockinette Stitch using 4mm/US #6 needles.

Notions:
. Tapestry needle for finishing
. 1 Medium-sized black button for each poppy
. Optional: Pin or safety pin to attach poppy to your lapel
Pattern information: 
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download​ from the website. The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. 

Download information
You will be provided with a link to download your free pattern file immediate after checking-out. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file from the link.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
​1: Poppies
​2: The Purl Cable Cast-On
​3. Poppies in Wiltshire
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Current Version: v23JUN2025
Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. 

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2025
E-mail: [email protected]