Posted inAmigurumi Patterns Decorative Items Intermediate Patterns

Amigurumi Poppy – FREE Crochet Pattern

Posted inAmigurumi Patterns, Decorative Items, Intermediate Patterns
Amigurumi Poppy – FREE Crochet Pattern
Spread the love

I absolutely adore crafting amigurumi, especially when it involves creating something as charming as a poppy amigurumi pattern! 🌺 There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a simple skein of yarn transform into a delightful little flower with its intricately crocheted petals and delicate stem. The process begins with choosing vibrant red yarn—symbolic of the poppy itself—and then diving into a pattern that usually starts with a magic ring, a technique that still amazes me every time I use it. As I crochet, I feel a sense of calm and focus, letting the rhythm of stitching transport me into a world of creativity and joy.

Creating an amigurumi poppy is not just about following a pattern; it’s about infusing a piece of art with personality. I love how each poppy takes on its own character, whether it’s the precise tilt of its petals or the way its leaves curl. 🌿 As I add the final touches, like the black center that gives the flower its distinct look, I can’t help but smile at the finished product—a small yet meaningful homage to nature. It’s an art form that allows me to express my love for both crochet and the vibrant beauty of the natural world, all while sharing the joy of handmade treasures with others.

Realistic crochet image for Amigurumi Poppy - FREE Crochet Pattern

Copyright & Pattern Usage Policy

🌺 Crochet Poppy Flower Pattern

This oversized amigurumi poppy is bold, realistic, and absolutely striking! With a domed green center, flat black inner fringe, upright green crown, and wide wavy petals, this flower captures the beauty of the real thing while holding its structure with wire support.

It’s the perfect handmade poppy for decor, remembrance, or gifting.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves color changes, working over wire, and petal shaping.

đź“Ź Finished Size

Approx. 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) across including petals, using cotton DK yarn and wire reinforcement.

🧶 Materials

  • Cotton DK yarn (or sport weight, tightly worked):

    • Red (petals)

    • Olive green (center + crown)

    • Black (inner fringe)

  • 2.0–2.5 mm crochet hook (for tight, neat stitches)

  • Floral wire (1.5–2 mm thick) or strong craft wire

  • Wire cutters + floral tape (green)

  • Stitch markers

  • Yarn needle

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = Magic Ring

  • sc = Single crochet

  • inc = Increase (2 sc in 1 st)

  • dec = Decrease (sc2tog)

  • ch = Chain

  • sl st = Slip stitch

  • FO = Fasten off

🌿 Pattern

1. Center Ball (Olive Green Dome)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30) → extra rounds give dome shape like photo

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO.

Stuff firmly before closing.

2. Black Inner Fringe (Flat Ring)

Attach black yarn around Round 5 of the center ball.

  • Round: (ch 6, sl st next st) repeat around.

  • This creates dangling loops instead of curly ruffles → flat, delicate black ring as seen in photo.

FO and weave ends.

3. Green Crown Layer (Upright Spikes)

With olive green:

  • Work around the base of the black fringe.

  • (ch 6, sc back down 5, sl st in next st) repeat around.

This forms upright cylindrical ridges (like teeth), just like in the picture.

4. Petals (Make 5, Red with Wire Edge)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

  8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
    9–15. sc around (48)

  9. To create waviness: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)

  10. sc around (54)

  11. (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)

  12. sc around (60)

FO, leaving long tail.

đź”— Shaping with Wire:

  • Cut floral wire long enough to go around petal edge.

  • Insert wire through stitches of last round, whip stitch around to secure.

  • Bend slightly outward for curl.

5. Stem

  1. Cut a 25–30 cm piece of floral wire.

  2. Wrap in green floral tape for grip.

  3. With green yarn, crochet around wire:

    • Make a slip knot, hold wire inside, and sc tightly around until fully covered.

  4. FO when desired length reached.

6. Assembly

  1. Sew 5 petals evenly around the base of the center ball.

    • Overlap slightly for natural look.

  2. Position black fringe flat around base of dome.

  3. Green crown spikes should stand upright between black fringe and petals.

  4. Insert floral wire stem into base → sew securely to green ball.

  5. Adjust petals outward, shaping curl with fingers.

🌟 Finishing Tips

  • For extra realism, steam-block the petals slightly before attaching. This sets the curl.

  • Use stiff floral wire for petals — they must support the wide outward spread.

  • Keep the stem slim by working very tightly with a smaller hook.

đź’ˇ Final Look

Your crochet poppy should now have:

  • A domed olive center

  • A flat black fringe ring around it

  • Upright green crown spikes

  • Five large, wavy red petals curling outward with wire support

  • A neat, slim green stem

This matches the photographed poppy exactly — bold, structured, and elegant.

✨ And there you have it: a crochet poppy flower to decorate your home or gift with love. 🌸


Spread the love
Tags: