SKILL LEVEL: Adventurous beginner.

INSPIRATION
This small Remembrance Day poppy takes hardly any time and very few materials to make. Now that so many of the survivors of the second world war have passed on, it is more important than ever to mark November 11, as a day to remember those who have fought for freedom.

While making this flower, I hope you are able to take a moment to remember the gravity of war and the sacrifices of those who fight them. Once you finish, you can wear it every year; even though you will not need to buy poppies anymore, please continue to donate to the Legion of your area.

NOTES
It is worked in the round, from the outside in, with short rows to shape the petals. You may use double-pointed needles or circular needles with magic look to work this project, but I found double-pointed very frustrating to work with, so keep that in mind.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
2.5 by 2.5 inches / 6 by 6 cm.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Short rows, working in a very small circumference.

GAUGE in 4 inches (10cm) after washing and blocking
Approximately 24 sts in stockinette.

MATERIALS
2.75 mm double-pointed or circular needles.
Scraps of red and black fingering-weight, 100% wool yarn, such as KnitPicks Palette.
Stitch markers (optional), safety pin or lockable stitch marker to attach the poppy to clothing.