5 Minute Poppy Pattern
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Crochet a Meaningful Poppy in Just Minutes. This 5 Minute Poppy is a simple and beautiful way to create a symbol of remembrance or add a handmade touch to your projects. The design works up quickly using only basic stitches, making it perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a fast and thoughtful crochet project.
You can use this poppy as an appliqué, add a pin back to wear it, or attach it to hats, scarves, or blankets for a meaningful accent.
What Makes This Pattern Stand Out
Project Type: Poppy Flower / Brooch / Appliqué
Skill Level: Beginner
Yarn Weight: Medium Weight (4) Acrylic Yarn
Hook Size: 5 mm (H)
Finished Size: Approx. 2 in (5 cm) diameter
This poppy design is worked in rounds using basic stitches—chains, slip stitches, and double crochet. It’s perfect for using leftover yarn, teaching crochet basics, or creating handmade gifts and remembrance poppies in just a few minutes.
Why Crocheters Like It
- Makes a meaningful handmade project you can wear or gift.
- It takes only about five minutes to make.
- Uses basic stitches and is easy to memorize.
The Easiest 5 Minute Poppy Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Yarnspirations. Red Heart Super Saver. 198 g (7 oz) and 364 yds (215 m). 100% Acrylic Yarn. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry.
- Colors: 1 skeins each in Cherry Red ( ITEM# E300B-0319) and Black (ITEM# E300B-0312)
- Hook: 5 mm (H).
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
- Beginner-Easy
Finished Size
- Poppy diameter approximately 2 inches
Gauge
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
- beg – beginning
- BL – back loop
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- Rnd – round
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- WS – wrong side (back of project)
- * to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- () – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Notes:
- I prefer to start my poppies with a double magic ring but I have demonstrated (video coming soon) how to make these using a chain 3 and sl st to form a ring to start so beginners can also make this project.
The Easiest 5 Minute Poppy Pattern Instructions
This poppy is crocheted in a single round. There are 2 ways you can start this project – either with a double magic ring OR a chain 3 and slip stitch to form a ring.
Using your 5 mm [H] hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving an 8-10 inch yarn tail:
Red Flower
R1: With Red: Ch 3 and sl st to the third ch from the hook to form a ring. *(Ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st) into the ring.** Rep from * to ** 4 times. [4 petals – 12 dc, 8 ch2sp, 4 sl st]
Finish off and weave in both of the red yarn ends.
Black Yarn Center
If you would like to use a yarn center, please follow these instructions:
R1: With Black: Ch 2 and work 4 sc in the second ch from the hook. Sl st to the first st to join.
Finish off and weave in one of the black yarn ends. Use the second black yarn end to attach the center to the poppy. Finish off and weave your end in securely.
Options for the Center
You can finish the poppy center in a few different ways:
- Use a black button: Sew it securely in place with sewing thread.
- Use a round piece of felt:
- Cut a small black felt circle.
- Attach it with fabric glue, or hand-sew it in place.
Finishing Instructions
You can easily turn your poppy into a wearable brooch:
- Add a safety pin back:
- Sew the bar of the safety pin (the side that doesn’t open) to the wrong side of the poppy.
- For a neater finish, glue or sew a small piece of fabric or felt over the pin.
- Use a brooch back:
- Hand-sew the brooch back securely to the back of the poppy.
- Use black thread instead of yarn to avoid bulk that might keep the clasp from closing properly.
- If you plan to sell your poppies at craft fairs, add a small fabric or felt patch over the pin back and glue it in place for a polished look.
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FAQ
A: I used Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red and Black with a 5 mm (H) crochet hook.
A: About five minutes—it’s a great last-minute project or small addition to another item.
A: Yes! You can use any color combination you prefer. Traditional poppies are red and black, but you can easily customize them.
No. This pattern is shared for personal use only. Please do not sell the poppies you make from this design. Many Veteran organizations and Legions rely on poppy sales to raise funds, and we want to respect their important work.
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This quick and easy poppy pattern is a lovely way to show remembrance or add a handmade detail to your projects. It’s small, meaningful, and perfect for using up yarn scraps.
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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.