Here are my efforts (21 poppies). The address to send them to is 5000 Poppies, P.O. Box 115, Ashburton Vic 3145 or they can be delivered to the East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Drive, East Malvern Vic 3145 Our installation at the AWM is in October/November next year so plenty of time. we have a delightful white pigeon (or dove?) The same pattern was used for all 26 poppies, using the yarn thickness and the needle size to suit the yarn. Size and design sound within our guidelines, so they should be fine. “We currently have packed 20,000 poppies so still 30,000 to make by April 2018.”. I cannot remember whether it was a charity shop buy or gifted to me but the intention was always to use it for Good Causes. I have been inundated and slowly running through the comments. England, Wells - November 6, 2017: Saint Thomas Church Window with Knitted Poppies Display Lest we forget. Hi Jenny, Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. So April next year would be great. The knitting and crochet patterns can also be found here. Hi, I have just started making RSL suitable poppies, as I’ve not long had the chance to take part. Lynn, I would like to crochet poppies. We want to aim for at least 1000 poppies and the craft group I run is keen to get started on making poppies ready for the week leading up to 11th Nov and through the week after at least. Just click on the patterns tab. Lynn BErry, We have a group at the Sunshine Coast Council and surrounds they are knitting and crocheting away for Rememberance Day. Regards, However, the address to send your poppies to is 5000 Poppies, P.O. There are a number of mine, but also others that have been shared with me for the project. I run a foundation for women, children and pets in domestic violence and child abuse. Many of the libraries have knitting groups and you could work through them if you wish. https://5000poppies.wordpress.com/poppy-patterns/, Hi Annette, Look forward to seeing your wonderful poppies in due course. Regards, Lynn Berry. An online community is uniting knitters for a great cause. If you enjoy knitting please visit and Like my Facebook Page www.facebook.com/Paulineknit. Will these be of any use? Australian War Memorial poppies can be delivered directly to the War Memorial in Canberra or posted to 5000 Poppies, P.O. Lovely Radar. Kind regards, Just click on the ‘download now’ button on the left, add Remembrance Day Poppy Knitting And Crochet Patterns to your basket and checkout as normal. We will actually be doing our setup in mid October for Remembrance day so that the poppies are up for 4-5 weeks. We at the Hibiscus Retirement Village at Tewantin Qld have started a small poppy knitting and crochet group to make as many as possible. Welcome to 5000 Poppies. Change ), A Community Tribute of Respect and Remembrance, https://5000poppies.wordpress.com/poppy-patterns/. I have just heard about your great project and we are excited to make our small town shine with as many poppies as possible. The patterns come in one simple download so you can decide whether you’d like to crochet, knit (or both!) Donations in exchange for the knitted poppies amounted to £95 which was donated to the Royal British Legion. Lynn Berry OAM, Hello I would like crochet and knitted patterns for the 80th commemoration of Rats of Tobruk next year Lynn, Hi lyn ,I belong to the lilydale RSL they are going to be making Poppy’s this is Chris phone number he will give you all the details ;0438007021. Lots of knit and crochet patterns to choose from. Welcome aboard. I am not sure whether we have adopted him or whether he has adopted us but I donated the materials and my time to the project. The group, 5000 Poppies, has put a call out for Australians to help knit or crochet over 60,000 poppies to commemorate the end of the First World War. The address to send your poppies to is 5000 Poppies, P.O. Hi Dianne, The centres were knitted using black Hatfield Bonus DK. Your guidance would be appreciated, Hello. Firstly, there's the Australian War Memorial installation for Remembrance Day 2018. We are collecting for two projects … the Victorian RSL and the Australian War Memorial … you can read all about them on the blog. Mine are fairly humble, using Lynn’s rib pattern. Thanks, Jill. Keep up your good work. There turned out to be 26 as I made two extra of one design using a different yarn. I donated the materials and my time to the project. The pattern for the poppy can be found here: The leaves were made in garter stitch using a 4ply thickness shiny cord-type yarn from my stash. Reply. My cousin’s wife has just started as well and is knitting beautiful poppies (so far 1 each!). your poppy. I used a variety of double knitting yarns or a number of thinner yarns together that worked to a double knitting thickness on 4mm needles. At this point there is only one collection point in New South Wales … in St Ives (the address is on the blog). Have fun. Thanks Lynn, we’ll certainly keep knitting! Hi Lynn, our small weekly craft group at Strathdon Community has been knitting poppies from your D: Lynn’s Easy Knitted Rib Stitch Poppy but heard that no more RSL poppies were needed. Hi Jill, The leaves were made using Torpedo Telstar Acrylic Double Crepe colour Jungle Glint (dark green). Kind regards, Some of them … in particular the September 2017 patterns (which includes two knitted and two crocheted patterns are simple and very quick to make up. If you click on the first one or cut and paste the address into your browser window … for September 2017 patterns there are two quite simple crochet patterns … in particular my three row crochet poppy pattern is very simple and very quick and works very well on the stems. Good luck with your project … enjoy the process. The address to send them to is 5000 Poppies, P.O. The RSL Poppies can be sent to 5000 Poppies, P.O. The address to send to is 5000 Poppies, P.O. Welcome aboard. I would also be happy to help if any help is needed, providing you are not too difficult to get to. Its very active and we share pics and patterns constantly. Lynn Berry. My foundation is run purely by volunteers and the kindness of others who support us. A display of nearly 3,000 knitted poppies greatly impressed Kent County Council Chairman David Brazier on a visit to Ashford Gateway. Lynn. Box 115 Ashburton Vic 3147. “This project is a community tribute of respect and remembrance to our servicemen and women, their families, and their communities, and is closely aligned with the Centenary of Anzac 2014 to 2018,” the group's Facebook page says. Box 115, Ashburton Vic 3145 or they can be delivered to the East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Drive, East Malvern Vic 3145. So yes please, send all you can … we are making good progress but more needed. This yarn reached me without a ball band. Margaret, Hi Margaret, There turned out to be 26 as I made two extra of one design using a different yarn. Lovely, I think I responded to your later email. Lynn Ten were made using King Cole Anti-tickle Merino 4ply ~ scarlet, linden and black. Fantastic Lynn. The deadline for the poppies is August 2018. So we did. Use this poppy as an embellishment on other knitted pieces, on accessories like hats and purses, or attach a pin to make it into a brooch. Thank you for your very kind offer. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. We decided on 24 poppies, one dozen of each of two designs. We decided on 24 poppies, one dozen of each of two designs. KCC Chairman David Brazier pictured with Julie Ness (left) and Hayley Welsh and the … My apologies for the slow response to your comment. I have made 150 poppies. I have been absolutely inundated and it’s taking me time to work my way through. The remaining two were made using Pink Sparkle Knitting Essentials double knitting (DK) yarn for the petals and black Hayfield Bonus DK for the centres. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. By now I’m hoping you have found patterns but if not … there are a plethora on the patterns page of the blog https://5000poppies.wordpress.com/poppy-patterns/ They only have 4 petals and are quite firm, measuring 7cms across. “Poppies should be made in RED YARN as the major colour. Am I correct in assuming you are collecting until next year ? The knitting and crochet patterns can also be found here. I will make some from the 5000 poppies post. Not all the poppies were sold but I have been asked to make more for this year. Also, when would you like them to be sent to you? However, we are still collecting for our AWM installation in Canberra next year, and a number of other projects we are planning, so your poppies will be welcome and find a beautiful home. Enjoy making. I have knitted thousands sent them all over the world to friends and family. Some of them … in particular the September 2017 patterns (which includes two knitted and two crocheted patterns are simple and very quick to make up. ravelry - my ravelry screen name is paulineknit, Reversible Colourful Shaggy Garter Stitch Scarf. Kind regards, We have our wool and will get started. Welcome aboard. I also run a program called the keep warm project to support all people over 50. My crochet was not great but I had fun doing it. Hi Team I have balls of wool that we want to send down to you guys. I have enjoyed been part of it. Unless you have already sent your poppies … if they are for the War Memorial they don’t require pins. 21 Aug 2017 Corina ardeleanu/Unsplash. Although at this stage we may bring the collection date forward. In the meantime, there are patterns on the blog also … would love to have a contribution from you. thank you for your assistance. The address is 5000 Poppies, P.O. Enjoy making. Thank you for visiting my Paulineknit blog today. Hi Lynn, forgot to ask about the cutoff date for RSL poppies! We will also, however, be there on Remembrance Day so hope to catch up with you. Good morning Lyn I have been knitting poppies since you started this project about 3 years or 4 years ago. Knitted flowers are small, portable, easy-to-knit objects that don't take a lot of yarn or advanced knitting skills. Shaggy side of scarf. And there were fourteen poppies like this: g Essentials double knitting (DK) yarn for the petals and green for the leaves. regularly. The poppies have gone in display at the building in Church Road to help support this year’s British Legion poppy appeal in the town. The group, 5000 Poppies, has put a call out for Australians to help knit or crochet over 60,000 poppies to commemorate the end of the First World War. Not quite sure where you heard we didn’t need any more poppies … because we are still collecting. This stashbusting scarf can be made using those oddments of yarns that ( Log Out /  The remaining two were made using a 4ply thickness glitter yarn. ( Log Out /  Happy knitting and crocheting, We currently have around 18,000 to 20,000 completed stems…So there’s still around 40,000 plus poppies and stems to make,” the page says. Lesley, Yes Lesley, Kind regards, Regards Glyn Lest We Forget, Hi Glyn, Look forward to seeing your poppies. Please let me know how I can get this too you. I was asked by a member of staff from one of the businesses in town if I would knit some poppies which they could use to raise money to go direct to the Royal British Legion. Kind regards, Murray Evans / November 9, 2017. You are also welcome to connect with our wider group through our facebook group page and ask if anyone would like to join you … a warning though … people LOVE making poppies so you may be inundated … find us on facebook under 5000 Poppies and ask to join and I will join you up. 4mm (old UK size 8) needles were used for both versions of the poppy, including the leaves. There are patterns on the pattern section of the blog. Box 115, Ashburton Vic 3145 or they can be delivered to the East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Drive, East Malvern Vic 3145 or you can drop to the Australian War Memorial if you are in the vicinity. Sorry for the delay in responding, so MANY comments to respond to on the blog, just can’t seem to keep up. Apologies for my tardy response to your comment. I am not aware of any groups operating out of the Yarra Valley but we have a very active facebook group and you could use this to contact people in your local area and perhaps start one.

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