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Learn how to crochet a poppy and leaf with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. Whether you’d like to crochet your poppy broach for remembrance day or make these for a floral project you’ll find everything you need in this post plus more crochet inspiration at the base.
Crochet Poppy
Our red poppy is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. Poppies are worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community. The poppy is a well-known and well-established symbol, one that carries a wealth of history and meaning with it.
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Pattern notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
- Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post
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Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
terms & abbreviations
Chain Space(ch-sp)
Slip Stitch (ss): Insert hook into space, yarn over and pull through stitch and loop on hook
Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through one loop on hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Treble Crochet(s): (tr): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Double Treble(s): dtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
How to Crochet: A Handy Reference Guide EBook
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Free Pattern: crochet Poppy
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Foundation: Ch4 and ss in forth ch from hook to form a circle.
Round 1: Ch1, 10dc, ss to first dc to join.
Round 2: Ch2, 2tr, 2tr, 3dtr, 2tr, ch2, ss, ch2, 3tr, 2tr, 3dtr, 3tr, ch2, ss in next st and tie off.
Sew in ends
Poppy centre
10dc into a magic circle and connect. Leave a long tail end for sewing onto the poppy OR you could use a black button.
Video Tutorial
Crochet Leaf: Free pattern
Crochet Leaf
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Foundation: Ch10
First side: 3tr in third ch from the hook, tr in next 3 sts, htr in next 2 sts, dc, ss, ch 2.
Second side: ss (in same space as previous ss), dc, htr in next 2 sts, tr in next 3 sts, 3tr in next st, join with ss in top of first st.
To continue on and add a stem: ch4, dc into 3rd chain from hook, dc into next ch. ss to base of leaf. Tie off leaving a long tail end for sewing.
Sew in the beginning end and then sew all the pieces together using photos as a guide.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
Floral Crochet Projects
Modern Crochet Wreath
Crochet your own bespoke wreath for your home. You can customise this wreath to your own style by combining your favourite floral patterns, pumpkins and leaves. Click below for all the details.
Flower Crowns
Customise your own crochet flower crown with a selection of your favourite floral patterns. Click below to find out all the details.
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