Sunday 3 November 2013

Crocheted Poppy



Hello......... A few weeks ago my sister asked me if I would crochet her a Poppy for Remembrance day. After she saw the Poppies we were making for the local library 'here'


So I set to work with some sparkly red yarn and Wendy Poole's Charity Fundraiser Poppy pattern

Originally my sister asked if I could add a beaded centre and I played around with beading some felt, but in the end this cute little chunky button looked so much better on the Poppy.

Then all I had to do was add a pin to the back and ....


 Ta-Dah 
I one sparkly Poppy.


Here's how it looks pinned to a coat, as I used DK yarn on a 3mm hook, the poppy turned out quite big, but I think it's the perfect size to wear on a Winter Coat.

It's a really quick and easy make, so if you wanted to make one of your very own, you've got plenty time before Remembrance Day.
Linking up with Chrissie's  and  Marianne for crochet along.
Happy Crafting 

Clare xx

Just before I go there is a super  fab giveaway running at the mo over at 'Knit with Attitude' lots of lovely yarniness to be won, so why not pop over and check it out.

18 comments:

  1. A gorgeous Poppy, well done Clare, I really love it and a great idea, so I will give it a go so thank you for sharing the pattern. xoxo

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  2. Hi Clare I love your Poppy and like Hannapat I'm going to have a go x

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  3. Love that poppy will make for next year if I can;t get it done now. I do have a white version of poppy made the same way and I wear them both, Rd to remember all those fallen and injured and White to promote Peace in the world.

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  4. It looks lovely, you did a nice job with it.

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  5. Love your poppy, you have made a lovely job of it.
    Jille x

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  6. I love it, very well done! Chrissie x

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  7. Thanks for sharing the pretty pattern,Clare.
    Gracie xx

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  8. Such a lovely poppy Claire and looks great on the dark coloured coat - it looks like it's actually glowing! Joy x

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  9. What a pretty poppy and it looks great on the coat too.
    Marianne x

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  10. Looks gorgeous Clare! Thank you for the link too - I've bookmarked it! Thank you so much for your comment on my blog - your boat suggestion is brilliant! E x

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  11. I have got to learn how to crochet! That is adorable!

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  12. Lovely little Poppy. The button centre is perfect. x

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  13. Great poppy! A nice bold alternative to the usual velveted plastic. Wendy

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  14. Beautiful. I've never seen one like this before.

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  15. That is a lovely poppy :) I like the button you chose, sounds much better than a beaded centre!

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  16. Looking lovely. A perfect way to show your respect x

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  17. Clare your Poppy is beautiful and stunning , I love the button centre.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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