Small Knitted Poppy Flower Pattern

This is a quick little project, perfect for using up scraps of red and black yarn. It’s beginner-friendly and knits up fast, which is always nice when you only need a small poppy and not a full-blown afternoon project.

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What you need

Small amount of red yarn

Small amount of black yarn

4 mm knitting needles

Yarn needle

Scissors

Optional: safety pin, brooch back, or sewing pin

Finished Size

Approx. 5–6 cm across, depending on yarn and tension.

Abbreviations

K – knit

P – purl

K2tog – knit 2 stitches together

st/sts – stitch/stitches

 

Instructions

Knit the Red Petals

You will make 2 identical pieces.

Cast on

Using red yarn, cast on 24 stitches.

Row 1

Knit

Row 2

Purl

Row 3

Knit

Row 4

Purl

Row 5

K2tog across row
(12 sts)

Row 6

Purl

Row 7

K2tog across row
(6 sts)

Row 8

Purl

Row 9

K2tog across row
(3 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tight.

Make a second piece the same way.

Knit the Black Centre

Using black yarn, cast on 8 stitches.

Work 6 rows in stocking stitch:

• Row 1: Knit
• Row 2: Purl
• Repeat these 2 rows twice more

Next row: K2tog across
(4 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and pull tight.

Sew the short seam together to make a small rounded centre.

Assemble the Poppy

• Lay the 2 red petal pieces in a cross shape, slightly overlapping, to create 4 petals
• Sew together securely in the middle
• Stitch the black centre on top
• Fasten off neatly on the back

Optional Finishing Ideas

You can leave it flat or add:

• a green felt leaf
• a brooch pin backing
• a button centre
• a few tiny stitches to shape the petals if you want them a little more cupped

Tip

If you want a slightly fuller poppy, make the petals a little wider by casting on 28 stitches instead of 24.

Easy Wearing Option

To wear it for Anzac Day, simply sew a small safety pin or brooch clasp onto the back.

 

 

Small Knitted Leaf Pattern

Using green yarn and 4 mm needles.

Cast on

Cast on 7 stitches

Row 1

Knit

Row 2

Purl

Row 3

K1, M1, K5, M1, K1
(9 sts)

Row 4

Purl

Row 5

K1, M1, K7, M1, K1
(11 sts)

Row 6

Purl

Row 7

K2tog, K7, K2togtbl
(9 sts)

Row 8

Purl

Row 9

K2tog, K5, K2togtbl
(7 sts)

Row 10

Purl

Row 11

K2tog, K3, K2togtbl
(5 sts)

Row 12

Purl

Row 13

K2tog, K1, K2togtbl
(3 sts)

Row 14

Purl

Row 15

K3tog
(1 st)

Cut yarn and fasten off.

To Finish

Sew the leaf to the back of the poppy so it peeks out from one side.

Optional Stem

For a tiny stem, use green yarn and:

• make a small twisted cord
• or crochet a short chain
• or embroider a straight stem underneath the flower