Poppies & Remembrance
Poppies & Remembrance Prep – Start Knitting Now!
Early September is the perfect moment to begin your Remembrance knitting. Small projects started now become beautifully finished brooches and display pieces by November, with plenty of time for school collections, community fundraisers, craft stalls or gifts. This week’s focus is all about knitted poppies you can complete quickly and confidently, using tried-and-tested patterns by fittinginknitting.
There are three poppy styles available: Wavy Edge, Traditional and Floppy Poppy. All are designed for double knitting (DK) yarn and worked on 3.25 mm needles, so you can often use yarn you already have (they're short and sweet!). Below you’ll find a quick overview of each, ideas for finishing, and practical tips for a smooth, stress-free poppy-making run-up to 11 November.
Pattern of the Week: Wavy Edge Poppy (20% Off)
The Wavy Edge Poppy Knitting Pattern creates a crisp, ruffled petal shape with a classic black centre and neat leaf. It’s a quick, satisfying make that looks smart on a coat, bag or headband, and it’s particularly good when you need a batch of consistent flowers for a display. Use code POPPY20 at checkout for 20% off this week’s featured pattern. Offer ends Monday.
Traditional Poppy – The Familiar Favourite
The Traditional Poppy Knitting Pattern mirrors the familiar paper style in a soft, reusable form. Choose garter stitch for texture or stocking stitch for a smoother look. Add the leaf and optional stem for a polished finish, then sew a brooch pin or hairband on the back depending on how you plan to wear it.
Floppy Poppy – A Soft Gentle Shape
The Floppy Poppy Knitting Pattern has a gentle, cupped petal that sits beautifully on jackets and bags. It’s speedy to knit and perfect for using small amounts of red and black DK. The result is soft, expressive and eye-catching without being bulky.
Finishing & Personalisation Ideas
Whichever poppy you choose, thoughtful finishing makes all the difference. Consider a subtle contrast in the centre (a few duplicate-stitch dots around the black circle), trying using slightly different shades of red, or adding a leaf or two. A short finger-knitted stem adds structure for wreaths and displays, while a simple brooch pin or plain hairband sewn to the rear makes them beautiful wearable remembrance displays.
- Batch efficiently: Depending on which poppy you choose - work together. Centres, the main piece, leaves, and sewing together - A mini production line speeds things up for stalls or group fundraisers.
- Keep it comfortable: acrylic or acrylic-blend DK is durable, soft against clothing and easy to wash.
- Secure neatly: use small safety pins or sew-on brooch backs; stitch through several layers so the flower doesn’t twist.
- Make a display: fix poppies to a wreath base, noticeboard or fabric banner for schools, churches or village halls.
- Label clearly: if you’re fundraising, include a small card with the maker’s name, year and care note.
How Many Should I Knit?
For a personal collection, three to five poppies look lovely together on a wreath or framed display. For a small fundraiser table, aim for a first batch of ten to fifteen mixed styles, then top up your best-sellers. The Wavy Edge often draws the eye from a distance, while the Traditional style appeals to those who want a familiar look. The Floppy version is a popular pick for bags and backpacks.
Where to Use Your Knitted Poppies
Poppies work well as brooches, hair accessories, lapel pins and decorative accents on bags or shadow-box frames. They also make thoughtful additions to handmade cards and memory books. If you’re organising a community display, consider pairing your poppies with small knitted leaves for texture, or arrange different sizes together for a natural cluster.
Pattern Links Recap - Download the Poppy Knitting Pattern PDFs
• Wavy Edge Poppy – Pattern of the Week (POPPY20)
• Traditional Poppy
• Floppy Poppy
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