Poppies hold deep meaning for so many of us, and crocheting your own is a beautifully crafty way to honour that meaning with your hands and your heart. This crochet poppy pattern is simple, quick and beginner-friendly. It uses basic stitches and includes a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through every part of the process.
Whether you’re marking Remembrance Day, Anzac Day, or simply want to make your own poppies for a different project, this free crochet pattern is the perfect place to start. You can pin it to a jacket or bag, or even use it to teach kids about remembrance and history in a hands-on way.
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Do I Have to Use a Button For the Center of Flower?
No! If you don’t have access to a button, you can follow my notes at the bottom of the pattern to substitute black yarn to create the center of your poppy.
How Do I Make This Crochet Poppy Pattern Bigger?
To easily make this flower bigger, use a larger hook size and a thicker yarn. To make it smaller, use a smaller hook size and a thinner yarn.
Disclaimer
This pattern is © Ashley Parker of The Loopy Lamb. This pattern is for personal use only and may not be copied, reposted, translated, or altered. You’re welcome to make and gift finished poppies using this pattern, but please do not sell them. Many veterans’ organizations rely on official poppy sales to fund important programs, and I want to honour that tradition.
You’re welcome to share your finished makes online. I kindly request that you credit The Loopy Lamb as the designer and link to https://theloopylamb.com. Video tutorial creation using this pattern is strictly prohibited.
Thanks so much for respecting the meaning behind this project and for supporting independent designers.
Skill Level:
- Beginner
Terminology:
- US Terms
Supplies Needed for this Crochet Poppy Pattern:
- 3.5 mm (E) Crochet Hook
- Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling (100% Acrylic, Worsted Weight (4), 180yds/170m, 100g/3.5oz), 1 skein in Red Heather (approx. 5 yds/4g/0.14oz)
- 18mm Black Button
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Marker
- Safety Pin (optional)
Abbreviations:
(Click the links to view a tutorial for that stitch)
- DC = Double Crochet
- FO = Finish Off
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- MC = Magic Circle / Magic Ring
- SC = Single Crochet
- SCINC = Single Crochet Increase / 2 Single Crochet Stitches Worked into the Same Stitch
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- ST(s) = Stitch(es)
- TR = Treble/Triple Crochet
Special Stitches & Techniques:
- Treble Crochet: YO hook twice, insert hook into the indicated ST. YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull through first two loops on hook, *YO and pull through two loops, repeat from * one more time. Find a tutorial here: https://theloopylamb.com/how-to-do-the-treble-crochet-stitch-tutorial-with-video/
- Invisible Finish/Join: FO leaving a long tail. Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle. Place the tapestry needle through the top of the 2nd ST from front to back and pull through. Place tip of needle into top of the last ST of the round, under the back loop of the stitch, and pull through to the back of the work. Weave in the end. Find a tutorial here: https://theloopylamb.com/invisible-finish-crochet-tutorial/
Finished Size:
- Approx 1.75” wide/tall when measured across the widest sections
Gauge:
- Not vital to the project. Motif is 1.75” wide/tall.
NOTES:
- Gauge is not vital to the project however, not matching gauge may affect the finished size of your poppy and the amount of yarn you use.
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds (unless stated otherwise). Do not join at the end of the Round, unless indicated. A stitch marker is used to keep track of the beginning of the round.
- The right side of the fabric is facing you the entire time you’re working on it. Do not turn at the end of the round.
- Reading the Pattern: Instructions in brackets: I.e.: (SC, SCINC) x 6, this means you’ll work 1 SC stitch in the first stitch and then SCINC in the next and you’ll repeat that pattern a total of 6 times.
- Numbers indicated in () at the end of a Round/Row indicate the number of stitches you should have at the end of the Round/Row. I recommend counting your stitches at the end of each Round/Row before moving on to the next.
- Where SC followed by a number (i.e. SC 14), you’ll work 1 SC stitch in the next 14 stitches or chains, unless the pattern specifies to work those stitches into the same stitch or chain.
- Where multiple stitches are written in brackets without a number, i.e. (SC, HDC, TR) in the next stitch, it means you’re working all three stitches into the same stitch.
- Where SC followed by a number (i.e. SC 14), you’ll work 1 SC stitch in the next 14 stitches or chains, unless the pattern specifies to work those stitches into the same stitch or chain.
- Numbers indicated in () at the end of a Round/Row indicate the number of stitches you should have at the end of the Round/Row. I recommend counting your stitches at the end of each Round/Row before moving on to the next.
- Magic Circle Substitution: If you struggle with the MC or your yarn breaks when you try to do a MC with it, use a CH 2 and work all Round 1 stitches into the 2nd chain from the hook.
Watch the Crochet Poppy Pattern Video Tutorial
Prefer to learn by watching? Here’s a hands-only step-by-step video tutorial that walks you through the entire process.
Simple Crochet Poppy Flower Pattern Step-by-Step Instructions
Round 1: Make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Round 2: (SCINC) x 6. (12)
Gauge Check: Piece should measure approx. 0.75” across the widest point, measured front loop to front loop.
Round 3: SL ST, (HDC, DC, TR) in the next ST, (TR, DC, HDC) in the next ST (first petal created),
*SL ST, (HDC, DC, TR) in the next ST, (TR, DC, HDC) in the next ST, repeat from * 2 more times. (28 STs / 4 petals)
FO leaving a long yarn tail and using the invisible join (see special stitches & techniques).
Thread the yarn tail through to the back of the poppy. Use it to sew the button to the center of the front of the poppy.
If you’re attaching a safety pin to turn this into a poppy brooch, use the yarn tail to sew the stationary part of the safety pin to the back of the poppy. Weave in ends.
How to Use Black Yarn Instead of a Button: To use black yarn as the centre of the flower instead of a button, simply work Rounds 1 and 2 in black. Fasten off using the invisible join. Then, attach red yarn to the first stitch of Round 2 with a slip stitch over the join (this is the first stitch of Round 3) and continue with Round 3 in red.
That’s it! I hope you enjoyed making your crochet poppies.
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