Hello, I'm joining with 'Finish for the Weekend'. It's late Sunday afternoon in a very overcast and damp Lincolnshire, UK, but with the Grand Prix on in the background, I thought I'd post this quickly. I'm so glad that Jill at Emerald Cottage has decided to run this Link Party as it's spurring me on to finish some craft things.
These 2 poppies are to be handed over to the local WI craft group when we next meet. Everyone in the group has been busy making some poppies ready for attaching to the Remembrance Sunday wreath.
It's amazing when you go in search of patterns for poppies, just how many different types there are available. I was given a pattern for the frilly looking one which is here, it's available in both knitted and crocheted instructions. I chose to crochet the 3 petal poppy but there are instructions for a 2 petal poppy if you'd prefer. The pattern instructs you to start in red and attach a button at the end but I just started the first round of dc (UK terms) in black yarn. Then changed to red for the petals.
The second crocheted poppy is from this book here. I'd purchased this book a while ago now and thought this would be a good opportunity to make something from the book. This book seems to have different front covers depending on when it was purchased. My copy ' Cute and Easy Crochet with Flowers by Nicki Trent' looks like this, with the flowers on the front. This particular pattern was for a flower decoration on a crocheted purse.
I may find another crochet pattern to do for the wreath before meeting to hand them over. In the meantime I'll return to knitting these socks for my husband. He's getting a bit anxious that he'll ever see them finished, as he mainly sees them being unpicked.
Have a good week.
Cx
Finish for the Weekend
They are lovely Cathy. Do you think you would be able to post a picture of the finished wreath once it's completed? I'd love to see it. X
ReplyDeleteThank you Jules. Yes the soon as it's finished I will try and get a photo. Cx
DeleteI to would love to see the finished wreath. I loved the pattern they are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, the soon as it's finished I will try and snap a photo to share. Cx
DeleteSuch a worthwhile venture. I know one of the local library groups knitted and crocheted poppies a couple of years ago and then sold them in aid of the British Legion.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good idea. I've heard other people say that they'll make their own and then donate some money in the nearest British Legion collection tin. Cx
DeleteThe availability of patterns online is amazing. What did we ever do without the internet? I'm glad you found one you liked.
ReplyDeletexx Beca
I was listening to a lady chatting about all that she can do online eg crochet tutorials, patterns etc. I find you need to be careful with the time though, as you can be online so long, that you don't get any craft or reading done. Cx
DeleteWhat Beautiful Poppies.Don't know why they always remind me of my beloved brother who was tragically murdered.He was a soldier for 12yrs.xx
ReplyDeleteArh bless you Lee, that's sad. Hoping that the beauty helps to bring some peace as you remember the good times with your brother. Thank you for taking the time to comment and share your story. Cx
DeletePoppies have such striking colours (kinda like Sturt Desert Peas) and are gorgeous. The moment I saw your photo I knew immediately why you were creating them. A couple of years ago was the anniversary of the disastrous battle at Gallipoli which is commemorated by ANZAC Day here, plus the anniversary of World War I, and the place was littered with red poppies. They are a poignant symbol.
ReplyDeleteAnd it doesn't surprise me that you can hook them so nicely :D
The socks :D I can't knit, well, not in any object creating way. Too many stitches to worry about at once :D Crocheting is much more manageable :D So you have my admiration there :D The socks look lovely and warm with a lovely colour combo.
Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes,
Liz
Thanks for commenting Liz. I took a look at a clip on youtube of the Sturt Desert Peas. I've never heard of them before, they do look very pretty. Cx
DeleteHi.Just read this post again and realized I have the same book as you lol.You have inspired me to make a poppy wreath,thank you and thanks for your lovely reply.My mum and I also LOVE Sun Flowers,they are also Special to us.Happy crafting.xx
ReplyDeleteThe only time I've actually seen a real poppy is when visiting Jordan and Palestine. Your crocheted versions are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Tammy, it's nice to see different crafts. Cx
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