Knitted poppy pattern daily mail
You're looking for the knitted poppy pattern from the Daily Mail! Here's a simple guide to help you create your own knitted poppy:
Materials:
- Red yarn (approx. 20g)
- Green yarn (approx. 10g)
- Black yarn (approx. 5g)
- Size 8 knitting needles
- Scissors
- Stuffing material (optional)
Pattern:
- Poppy Centre: Cast on 12 stitches. Row 1: Knit 12 stitches. Row 2: Purl 12 stitches. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the centre measures about 2 inches (5 cm) from the cast-on edge.
- Poppy Petals: Cast on 6 stitches. Row 1: Knit 6 stitches. Row 2: Purl 6 stitches. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the petals measure about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the cast-on edge.
- Assembly: Place the poppy centre on a flat surface. Take one of the petals and place it on top of the centre, aligning the edges. Use a yarn needle to sew the petal to the centre, working from the top down. Repeat with the remaining petals, spacing them evenly around the centre.
- Stem and Leaves: Cast on 4 stitches for the stem. Row 1: Knit 4 stitches. Row 2: Purl 4 stitches. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the stem measures about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the cast-on edge. Cast on 2 stitches for the leaves. Row 1: Knit 2 stitches. Row 2: Purl 2 stitches. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the leaves measure about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) from the cast-on edge.
- Assembly: Place the stem on top of the poppy, aligning the edges. Use a yarn needle to sew the stem to the poppy, working from the top down. Attach the leaves to the stem, spacing them evenly apart.
Tips:
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in ends.
- You can add a small amount of stuffing material to the poppy centre for a more realistic shape.
- Adjust the size of the poppy and stem to your liking.
- You can also add a small black centre to the poppy using a yarn needle and black yarn.
Daily Mail's Knitted Poppy Pattern: If you're looking for the exact pattern used by the Daily Mail, you can try searching for "Daily Mail knitted poppy pattern" online. You may need to register or subscribe to access the pattern.
Remember to always follow proper knitting techniques and safety guidelines when working with yarn and needles. Happy knitting!