Official Royal British Legion Poppy Flower | Charity Pattern Set Knitting Pattern

Official Royal British Legion Poppy Flower | Charity Pattern Set

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Royal British Legion
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook
Techniques

Knit

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What you need to know

Knit or crochet your poppy for Remembrance and help to raise money for the Royal British Legion.

This simple, beginner-friendly pattern is a meaningful way to remember and honour those who served, while raising money to support the vital work of the Royal British Legion. Once you have completed your poppies, you are welcome to post them to RBL by Friday 23rd October, to join a display at a London Poppy Day event on Thursday 29th October, at this address:

Poppy Crafting
Royal British Legion, Haig House
199 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1AA

You can find out more about the charity and download your fundraising pack here.

What you need

DK yarn, red (one ball will make a lot of poppies); black, scrap or black button
Knitting needles: 3.5mm or 3.75mm
Crochet hook: 3mm or 3.5mm

About the Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion supports serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. Each year, Remembrance Day on 11 November honours those who served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present. Wearing a poppy is a lasting symbol of remembrance, respect and gratitude. Visit britishlegion.org.uk for more.

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