Free Crochet Pattern - 6 Petal Poppy

The 26th April is ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) day. 

It's our own version of Remembrance day, you can learn more here.  This year was the ANZAC day centenary.
As usual I missed the boat and discovered too late about the incredible 5000 Poppies project.

I'm getting started for next year when the the excitement of a big centenary has worn off and extra effort will be all the more important by crocheting my own poppies. According to Wikipedia poppies have 4-6 petals so I made mine with 6 petals.

I used a 2.5mm crochet hook and red embroidery floss to make my flower. I also added a black button from my hoards of buttons and stitched a safety pin to the back.

6 Petal Poppy Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations:

ch - chain stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
hdc - half double crochet

Round 1

ch 5, slip stitch into first chain to create a loop

Round 2

12 sc into loop, slip stitch into first sc

Round 3

ch 3, skip one ch and sc into next stitch, *ch 3, skip a chain and sc t into next stitch, repeat from * to end, slip stitch to close round

Round 4

Into first ch 3 space, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc
into second ch 3 space * sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc
repeat * to end, slip stitch into first sc

To finish 

Add your button and safety pin if desired so you can wear it on your lapel or pin it to your bag.

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