Free Crochet Poppy Pattern (Detailed Tutorial + Printable PDF)
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Crochet a beautiful red poppy with this free crochet poppy pattern. This detailed tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, photos, and a printable PDF to help you make your own handmade poppy for Remembrance or decoration.
This design was originally shared as part of a special community art initiative.
The Cambridge Poppy Project aimed to collect 10,000 handmade poppies in 2021 to create community art installations honouring Veterans. Residents across the Waterloo Region and nearby communities crocheted or knitted poppies to include in the displays. Inspired by the beautiful installations from the Niagara Poppy Project the year before, this initiative brought makers together to remember and honour Veterans through yarn and creativity.
You can use this same crochet poppy pattern to create brooches, wreath decorations, or appliqués for other remembrance projects.
This version takes a little more time than my quick 5-Minute Poppy Pattern, but it has a fuller shape and more detail.
You can use any Medium Weight Yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook. Follow along with the written pattern below, or download the ad-free PDF for easy printing.
Last updated: October 2025 – pattern refreshed with new photos and printable PDF.
I reached out to The Cambridge Poppy Project to make sure it would be ok for me to share this pattern, to film a video tutorial and to write this post to share with you.
Crochet Poppy Pattern Details
Project Type: Crochet Poppy / Flower Appliqué / Brooch
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn Weight: Medium Weight (4) – Red and Black
Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H) crochet hook
Size: Approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm) across
Gauge: Not critical for this project
Stitches Used: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl st), Single Crochet (sc), Double Crochet (dc)
Additional Supplies: Yarn needle, scissors, optional brooch back or safety pin
💕 Why You’ll Love It:
Meaningful project to honour Veterans
Simple stitches with a beautiful finished texture
Great for gifts, brooches, or remembrance displays
Also, this pattern includes a full video tutorial.
Pattern Notes & Credits
This pattern was originally designed by Hania Wojtowicz and edited by Susan Simms. It has since been tech edited, reformatted, and updated to match my written pattern style and the accompanying video tutorial (which was requested by the Cambridge Poppy Project).
The updated version is shared here with permission from The Cambridge Poppy Project. You can also view the archived version of the original pattern through the Internet Archive (note: the archived page may take longer to load and includes an earlier version of the instructions).
[View the archived pattern here ➡️ (Internet Archive link)]
Crochet Poppy Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Yarnspirations. Caron One Pound. 453.6 g (16 oz) and 812 yds (742 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine washable and dryable.
- Colors: Scarlet (294010-10516) and Black (294010-10503).
- Yardage: 11 g (0.39 oz) and 20 yds (18 m) in total. Less than 1 g (2 yds) of black.
- Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H).
Other yarns suitable for this project:
- Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red and Black
- Bernat in Berry and Black.
Difficulty Level
- Easy
Finished Size
- 5.5 inches in diameter
Poppies submitted for this project should measure between 4 and 6 inches. It is ok if they are slightly larger, or smaller as gauge can vary depending on the yarn and hook you use.
Gauge
- 2 rounds approximately 2.5 inches diameter.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- R – row
- rem – remaining
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- WS – wrong side (back of project)
- * to **– Complete the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This 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
Crochet Poppy Video Tutorial
Notes
- Color A: Black, Color B: Red (Scarlet)
- Sl st to join does not count as a stitch (until R4) and we do not work into it.
- Add the Crochet Poppy Pattern to your Ravelry library here.
Crochet Poppy Pattern (Written Instructions)
This poppy is crocheted in rounds. We begin at the center with black yarn and then add the petals in red yarn.
Using your 5 mm (H) hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving an 8-10 inch yarn tail:
Crochet Poppy Center
R1: With Color A: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) and work 11 dc in the third ch from the hook. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join, ch 1 and finish off Color A. [12 dc]
Crochet Poppy Petals
R2: With Color B: Join in any dc: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) and work 1 dc in the same st. Work 2 dc in each rem dc around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) and work 1 dc in the same st. Work 2 dc in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sc in each of the next 2 dc. *2 dc in each of the next 4 dc and 1 sc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [4 sets of (8 dc, 2 sc)]
R4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) and work 1 dc in the same st. Work 2 dc in each of the next 7 dc and 1 sl st between the next 2 sc. *2 dc in each of the next 8 dc and 1 sl st between the next 2 sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [4 sets of (16 dc, 1 sl st)]
Finishing and Assembly
- Finish off.
- Weave in all ends securely.
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🌺 How to Use or Wear Your Crochet Poppy
You can use your crochet poppy in so many meaningful ways.
- Wear it as a brooch on your jacket, hat, or scarf to show support for Veterans.
- Attach it to a wreath or display for Remembrance Day.
- Sew or glue it onto bags or blankets for a personal touch.
In addition, you can donate your finished poppies to your local Legion. Many local communities like to create outdoor displays for Remembrance Day.
Each poppy is a small handmade symbol of gratitude — perfect for honoring those who have served.
FAQ: Crochet Poppy Pattern
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.
Yes! Please consider donating your crocheted poppies to your local Veterans’ organization, Legion, or community remembrance project. Handmade poppies are a wonderful way to show support and gratitude.
Yes — the traditional colors are red with a black center, but you can experiment with other shades for decorative use. Changing your yarn weight or hook size will simply adjust the finished size.
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More Crochet Flower Patterns You’ll Love
The Crochet Poppy Pattern continues to be shared by crocheters around the world to honor Veterans and spread kindness through handmade art. Please use this pattern for personal use or donations only, and remember that official poppy sales support Veterans directly.
If you’d like to contribute, consider donating your crocheted poppies to your local Legion or Veterans’ organization for their remembrance displays.
I’d love to see your finished projects — share them in my Oombawka Design Crochet Community on Facebook or tag @oombawkadesigncrochet on Instagram.
I hope you enjoy making this crochet poppy pattern and sharing it with others.
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Happy crocheting!
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Hi Dawn, I’m not sure what netting the Cambridge Poppy Organization used for their display. You can email them to ask though 🙂 Their email is: CambridgePoppyProject@gmail.com Best wishes, Rhondda
Hello. We are currently crocheting poppies for Branch 594 in Windsor Ontario. We were wondering what type of netting you secured your poppies to. Thank you😊
Thank you – I love this! When I was a child, in my small town “old men in uniform” would sell little paper poppies on veteran’s day. It came out beautifully.