Looking for a meaningful little make? This Poppy Knitting Pattern is a quick, heartfelt project you can knit in an evening.

Wear it as a pin for Armistice Day, Remembrance Sunday, Veterans Day, or to honour someone special.

The red poppy is a symbol of remembrance—first adopted after WWI to commemorate those who served and sacrificed.

This version knits up flat in simple stitches (knit and purl), then seamed into neat circles.

This is a free printable.

Tools/Materials Needed

Small amounts of red yarn and black yarn (DK or worsted — gauge isn’t critical)
3.25–4.5 mm needles (use smaller for firmer petals; larger for softer drape)
Tapestry needle, scissors

Size

DK + 3.5 mm needles: about 5–6 cm (2–2.5″) across at 32–40 sts.
Worsted + 4–4.5 mm needles: about 7–8 cm (2.75–3.25″) across.

Difficulty

Beginner