November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day set aside to honor and remember those who have served in the armed forces, particularly those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The day marks the end of hostilities in World War I, which officially ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In Great Britain, the day is symbolized with poppies as a way to commemorate the sacrifice of those who fought and died in the war.
The poppy has become an enduring symbol of remembrance in the UK and other Commonwealth countries, due to the fact that the red flowers grew in Flanders, Belgium, where many violent battles took place during the war. This connection is memorialized in the famous poem “In Flanders Fields” by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. On this day, people wear poppies as a symbol of remembrance and honor to those who have served and sacrificed for their country.
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Knitters have taken up the poppy as a symbol of remembrance as well, and there are several great patterns for poppies out there.
Katy Sparrow’s Remembrance Poppy” – This beautiful pattern, designed by Katy Sparrow, features a unique design with two rows of ruffles for the petals and a separate center that is knit and joined. This is a perfect way to honor and remember those who have served.
“The Knit Flat, No-Sew Poppy” – This pattern by Suzanne Resaul is a simple yet elegant design that is worked in garter stitch and short rows to form the petals. This is a great option for knitters who want to make a poppy without sewing.
“The Knit Guru’s Poppy Flower Brooch” – A quick and easy pattern that uses individual petals worked in two colors that are sewn together to make the flower. This is a unique way to show your remembrance and could also be a great gift.
“Woman’s Weekly Poppy” – This versatile pattern can be worked in either knit or crochet and includes a bit of green branch to make a knit corsage. This four-petaled poppy is perfect to honor and remember on Remembrance Day
“In Flanders Fields” – A beautiful circular-shaped poppy designed by Bebere, accented with a button, is a perfect way to remember and honor those who have served. This is a timeless design, that you will be proud to wear or display.
All these patterns are a great way to honor and remember those who have served on Remembrance Day.
Introduction:
This beautiful remembrance poppy brooch is a great way to honor and remember those who have served in the armed forces. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance, particularly in Great Britain and other Commonwealth countries, due to the fact that red poppies grew in Flanders, Belgium, where many violent battles took place during World War I. This brooch can be worn on Remembrance Day, or any day as a symbol of gratitude and respect for those who have sacrificed for their country.
Knit Remembrance Poppy Brooch Pattern:
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in red
Small amount of black yarn
3.5 mm knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Brooch pin
Scissors
Instructions:
Poppy:
Cast on 6 stitches in red yarn.
Knit every row until piece measures 2 inches.
Bind off and weave in the ends.
Center:
Cast on 6 stitches in black yarn.
Knit every row until piece measures 0.5 inches.
Bind off and weave in the ends.
Assembly:
Place the black center piece on top of the red poppy piece.
Use the tapestry needle to sew the two pieces together.
Use the tapestry needle to sew the brooch pin to the back of the poppy.
Your Remembrance Poppy Brooch is now ready to wear. You can also make more than one, and give them as gifts to friends and family members to share the symbol of remembrance.
As copyrighted and the best pattern I’ve seen for poppies:
1) I would like permission to use Suanne Resaul’s Knit Flat poppy pattern, within a volunteer knitting group. The poppies would be sold for Remembrance Day. Proceeds will be donated to the Royal British Legion and the Firefighters Charity.
2) I thought of extending the tails into a crotchet chain to make necklaces, if this would also be acceptable.
3) Permission to knit purple poppies towards Animal Aid on behalf of war animals.
I would appreciate your views regarding my requests.
Regards
Bernadette
You’d have to ask her, but usually people are pretty good about letting others use their patterns for charitable purposes.
I would like to use your pattern to make knitted royal blue brooches for Parkinson’s charity
I found this one online https://www.misslavenders.co.uk/post/remembrance-crochet-poppy