Iceland Poppy Pattern

Poppies are definitely my favorite flower. Last Spring I created my first crochet pattern, a red field poppy (you can get that free pattern HERE.) After almost a year of pattern making I decided to revamp my original poppy! I think this pattern looks even more realistic.

This pattern uses a combination of worsted and dk weight yarns. You can use almost any fiber type to create these poppies. I used acrylic yarn in my finished designs. Cotton yarns produce a more stiff petal. Wool creates a fuzziness that makes the stamen of the flower look a bit more realistic.

You can purchase an ad free printable version of this pattern HERE

Scroll down a bit for the free pattern & video tutorial (:

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Iceland Poppy

A Crochet Pattern from picotpals.com

Materials

• 3.25 mm crochet hook
• 2.75 mm crochet hook
• worsted weight acrylic yarn in green
• worsted weight acrylic yarn in yellow
• dk weight yarn in pink (or any pastel color)

Abbreviations (US terms)

ch – chain

BLO inc – back loop only single crochet increase

dc – double crochet

dc inc – 2 double crochet in the same stitch

FLO – front loop only

inc – single crochet increase

mc – magic circle

sc – single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

Pattern Notes

• Ch 1 at the beginning of each row. This does not count as a stitch.
• Rows 1 & 2 are worked in joined rounds.
• Rows 3-7 of each layer make up the petals of the poppy.
  • They are worked flat.

When you finish rows 3-7 for the first time, your flower should look like this:

• • Work rows 3-7 again in the remaining 6 stitches.
• Skip row 7 to make a smaller poppy.

for advanced crocheters – Instead of finishing off after each petal:

ch 2, sl st in the side of row 5, ch 2, sl st in the side of row 3, sl st into next open BLO of row 2

• To make a smaller poppy skip row 7 of each layer.

Pattern Instructions

Layer 1

with pink & 3.25 mm crochet hook

Row 1: 6 sc in mc (6)

Row 2: 6 inc (12)

with 2.75 mm crochet hook

Row 3: 6 BLO inc (12)

Row 4: sc, dc inc, 3 dc, dc inc, dc inc, 3 dc, dc inc, sc (16)

Row 5: sc across (16)

Row 6: sc, sc inc, 5 dc, dc inc, dc inc, 5 dc, dc inc, sc (20)

Row 7: *ch 1, sc* 20 times

Repeat rows 3-7 on 6 remaining stitches.

Finish off.  

Layer 2

with green & 3.25 mm crochet hook

Row 1: 6 sc in mc (6)

with yellow & 3.25 mm crochet hook

Row 2: 6 BLO inc (12)

with pink & 2.75 mm crochet hook

Row 3: 6 BLO inc (12)

Row 4: sc, dc inc, 3 dc, dc inc, dc inc,  3 dc, dc inc, sc (16)

Row 5: sc across (16)

Row 6: sc, sc inc, 5 dc, dc inc, dc inc, 5 dc, dc inc, sc (20)

Row 7: *ch 1, sc* 20 times

Repeat rows 3-7 on 6 remaining stitches.

Finish off.  

Center

with green & 3.25 mm crochet hook

Row 1: 6 sc in mc (6)

Row 2: 6 sc (6)

Finish off.

Assembly

Adding Embroidery & Fringe

Cut about 4 feet (1 meter) of worsted weight yellow yarn. Split the yarn right down the center.

Use some of this yarn to embroider 6 lines on the first row of the center of row 6 as shown below.

Cut the rest of the yarn into 12 even pieces. The longer these pieces are, the easier it will be to make the fringe on the flower.

Use your hook to knot each piece of yarn onto the FLO of each stitch in row 2 of layer 2 . Trim the fringe just a bit.

Putting It All Together

Stitch the center onto row 1 of layer 2 using the FLO  of the row as guides.

Stitch Layer 2 on top of layer 1. Use the FLO of row 3 as guides.

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Here’s a really quick tutorial for making a poppy

The free pattern for these little daisies is free as well! You can get that HERE.

Thanks so much for reading! I’d love to see any creations made with this pattern. Be sure to share it with #picotpals on Instagram.

Happy Crocheting!

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