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Pattern Re-release | Poppy Appeal 2024

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Back in 2020 I was honoured to be asked to create an official Royal British Legion (RBL) crochet poppy design for Deramores. With the closure of Deramores (in Feb 2022) I’ve been slowly working my way through any associated patterns to add to my pattern shops, however as this was a pattern was originally designed in collaboration with a charity it’s been a bit of a different task to sort out.

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A collage of a range of crochet poppies. Finished crochet poppy is bright red with a black centre, perfect as a remembrance piece or handmade accessory.

The poppy is a well-known and well-established symbol, one that carries a wealth of history and meaning with it. It’s a symbol of both remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. Personally it always makes me think of my Granddad who fought in World War 2.

I’ve thought about the best way to move forward with this pattern and this is what I have come up with. This poppy pattern will cost £2.50 (approx. $3.05) and will be available in all of my pattern stores (see links below).

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Close-up of a handmade crochet poppy brooch pinned to the front pocket of denim dungarees. The vibrant red petals and dark centre of the poppy stand out against the blue denim, adding a delicate, handmade touch to the outfit.

For the sake of the re-release and transparency for every purchase made I will donate 100% of the RRP to the Royal British Legion to support the Armed Forces community. My time for setting up the PDFs, any pattern admin, platform fees and adding the patterns to the pattern store I’ll be doing free of charge. Totals will be totted up yearly and any amounts will go directly to the Royal British Legion.

In the new update, I’ve included step-by-step photos for the poppy pattern to make it even easier to follow along! These visuals will guide you through each stage of the process, helping you see exactly how your project should look as it comes together. Whether you’re a beginner or just need a little extra guidance, these photos will take you through the details, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable crochet experience.

A hand holds a crochet poppy brooch, in the background are many crocheted poppies.

For your poppies you can use any weight yarn but I would recommend a DK (Light worsted weight yarn), such as Paintbox Simply DK in Rose Red, Grass Green and Pure Black, 3.25mm (US size D/3) hook. For reference an average sized 100g (276m / 302yds) ball of red yarn you can easily make about 20 poppies.

There’s no wrong way to wear a poppy, you could glue gun them to a headband, wreath, blanket or cushion, or just add a brooch pin, to honour and remember the service and the sacrifice of those within the Armed Forces. And if like me, you’re wearing a poppy from a previous year, you can make sure you still go and donate a couple of quid to such a worthy charity.

A small child’s hand holds a single handmade crochet poppy, showcasing its bright red petals and dark center. Surrounding the hand is a mass of other crochet poppies, creating a vibrant display of red blooms in various sizes, each with intricate detailing.

If you enjoyed this pattern please give it a love, or leave a comment or review on the platform you got it from – and  I hope you’ll share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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Deramores Poppy Appeal 2021

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Edit: Links to Deramores removed after it’s closure in January 2022

For the second year running Deramores have partnered with the Royal British Legion to bring crochet and knitting communities together to raise money for the poppy appeal – and I felt quite honoured to be asked again to design some new poppy patterns for them.

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The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November to conincide with Remembrance Sunday. This year, when the charity celebrates its centenary, Deramores are releasing a series of knit and crochet poppy themed patterns, to support serving and ex-serving personnel, and their families – and there are four new crocheted ones from me.

The first one is for a bouquet of poppies that could be a lovely heartfelt way to commemorate Remembrance as a centrepiece for a shelf or table in your home.

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The Bouquet of Poppies pattern is not available separately only as part of a kit which comes with; Deramores Studio DK yarn, wire and the pattern. All you would need is a a 3mm hook, a glue gun, craft pliers, scissors and a yarn needle. I have included some step by step photos in the pattern for those of you that are unfamiliar with crocheting around wire – it’s a bit fiddly at first but when you hit your stride I think you’ll be fine.

The next design is for a set of two Poppy Mug Cosies, perfect for keeping your cuppa nice and warm and stop your fingers from burning on those takeaway coffee cups!

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There are two designs to choose from (both included in the pattern); field of poppies or large traditional poppy. Both fit very nicely around my Dear Ewe mugs, but I’ve also included instructions on how you can adjust the height and diameter of the cosies to fit around different sized cups.

The pattern is available as just the pattern on it’s own or as a craft kit with everything you need to make both cosies in the Poppy Mug Cosy Set.

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Finally I’ve designed a Poppy Wreath decorated with the traditional red poppy. You could hang it in your home or on your door for Remembrance or as an autumnal wreath.

The Poppy Wreath is not available separately only as part of a kit which comes with; Deramores Studio DK yarn, 30mm wooden wreath and the pattern. In addition to the items in the kit you would need a a 3mm hook, a glue gun, scissors and a yarn needle and some red ribbon or hessian ribbon.

So if you are a crafter you can help support The Royal British Legion this year by creating any one of the endorsed Deramores poppy digital patterns or kits. With every purchase of a poppy kit, Deramores will donate 10% of the RRP to the Royal British Legion to support the Armed Forces community, and for the purchase of any digital poppy patterns, they will donate 50% of the RRP.

As well as these new patterns you can also pick up my original poppy pattern or kit too.

Please share pictures of your poppies with on socials using the hashtag #DeramoresPoppy and #kcacouk so we can share your wonderful work.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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