Calling All Knitters, Crocheters & Craft Groups!
Chelmsford is coming together to create a powerful community display for Remembrance Day 2026, and we need as many knitted and crocheted poppies as possible!
Whether you’re an experienced knitter, part of a local crafting group, or completely new to yarn crafts, your poppies will help fill Chelmsford with a moving tribute of remembrance.
Poppy Patterns
You may use any pattern you prefer, but below are reliable options for all skill levels:
Important:
Please do not attach plastic buttons to the centre of your poppies. We want to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
Please be sure to leave a “tail” of a few inches attached. This is so we can easily attach each poppy to a display (see pictures).
Can’t knit? No problem
You can still be part of this project by purchasing a ball of red, double-knit wool and donating that instead!
Please deliver or send your completed poppies to:
Chelmsford CVS, Burgess Well House, Coval Lane, CM1 1FW
Contact: 01245 351888 / info@chelmsfordcvs.org.uk
or
Chelmsford City Council (front reception desk), Civic centre, Duke Street, CM1 9 SW
We need all poppies in by Monday 28 September
