Blanket of Poppy Magick by Mary Burkett

Blanket of Poppy Magick

Knitting
August 2025
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1050 - 1200 yards (960 - 1097 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Poppy Blanket is a bold tribute to remembrance, resilience, and heart-centered courage. At its center blooms a radiant poppy motif—unfurling like a flame of hope. Surrounding this floral emblem is a field of simple, grounding diamonds, offering rhythmic comfort and quiet strength. With intuitive structure and symbolic depth, this blanket invites intermediate knitters or adventurous beginners to stitch with intention and grace.


Finished Dimensions
46 in × 66 in

Gauge
18 stitches × 24 rows = 7 in × 7 in
(Equivalent to approx. 10.25 stitches × 13.75 rows over 4 in)

Yarn
Yarn Weight: #6 Super Bulky
Yardage: Approx. 1113 yds
Sample shown in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Cranberry), 10.5 skeins
Estimated Yardage Range: 1050 to 1200 yards (depending on size, gauge, and blocking)


Needles
US 11 / 8 mm circular needles
(Used to accommodate the width of the blanket; knit flat, not in the round)


Materials Needed

  • US 11 / 8 mm circular needles (at least 32” length recommended)
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • Blocking tools (optional but recommended)

Abbreviations
k = knit
p = purl
pm = place marker
rm = remove marker
sm = slip marker


Magical Intention
Call upon the poppy’s ancient magic—linked to sleep, memory, and sacred transformation. Knit with the fire of Mars and the healing balm of the Moon. May this blanket honor grief and growth, wrapping its recipient in fierce love, remembrance, and radiant peace.