Crochet Poppy from Crochet Flowers by Sierra Miral

If you've ever wanted to crochet a bouquet that never wilts, this stunning poppy is the perfect place to start. I'm thrilled to share this beautiful pattern from Crochet Flowers by Sierra Miral.

With its bold petals and graceful shape, the poppy is a true showstopper. It's elegant tos tand on its own or be grouped with other blooms for a custom handmade arrangement. Whether you're crafting a thoughtful gift, decorating your home, or just looking to try something new, this pattern brings a touch of nature's beauty into every stitch.

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About Crochet Flowers by Sierra Miral

Crochet Flowers by Sierra Miral is a beautiful collection of 35 patterns featuring full-size blooms, mini flowers, leaves, and even crochet pots and vases. From tulips to roses to this bold and delicate poppy, each design is perfect for building your own forever bouquet. With step-by-step photos and a fresh, modern style, this book is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels.

Sierra Miral, the designer behind @sierras.stitches, is a crochet artist and law student based in Los Angeles. Known for her charming floral creations, Sierra brings her love of nature and design into every stitch. Crochet Flowers is her debut book and a gorgeous introduction to no-wilt blooms you can enjoy year-round.

Reprinted with permission from Crochet Flowers by Sierra Miral. Page Street Publishing Co. 2025. Photo credit: Sarah Ainsworth and Sierra Miral (step-by-steps). It is intended for personal use only. Please do not reproduce, repost, or distribute this pattern or its images elsewhere. All rights reserved.

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Finished Measurements

If you're making the full size: Using a US G/6 (4-mm) hook and size 4 worsted weight yarn, the poppy measures approximately 3" wide x 2" tall (8 x 5 cm)

If you're making the mini size: Using a US E/4 (3.5-mm) hook and size 4 worsted weight yarn, the poppy measures approximately 2.3" wide x 1.5" tall (6 x 4 cm)

Materials

Yarn

Size 4 worsted weight yarn, 100% acrylic, in one of the following color options:

Traditional red-and-black poppy: Red, black, yellow, and green
Creative-color poppy: Light green, your desired poppy flower color, and light yellow

Note: If you use thinner or thicker yarn, your poppy will end up being smaller or larger, respectively. If you choose to use a thicker yarn or make a larger poppy, you may need to add an extra floral wire stem or wooden skewer to support the weight.

Shown In

Main Photo and Step-by-Step Photos: Big Twist Value in the colorways “Black” and “Forest Green,” and Circulo Classic Pull in the colorway “Goji Berry”

Variation: Big Twist Value in the colorways “Forest Green” and “Pale Yellow,” Red Heart Super Saver in the colorway “Tea Leaf,” and Caron One Pound in the colorway “Peach”

Hooks

US G/6 (4-mm) and US F/5 (3.75-mm) hook for the full size
US E/4 (3.5-mm) hook for the mini size

Notions

2-mm-thick (14-gauge) floral wire stem or wooden skewer
22-gauge flexible floral wire for the leaves

Special Techniques

Front Loop Only (FLO)
Magic Ring (MR)
Picot
Treble Crochet (TR)

Poppy Pattern: Full Size

Poppy Center

The poppy center is worked with a US F/5 (3.75 mm) hook, while the remainder of the flower (petals, calyx, and leaves) are worked with a US G/6 (4-mm) hook.

If you are making a red-and-black poppy, begin with black. If you are making a colorful poppy with a yellow-and-green center, begin with the light-green yarn.

Make a MR.

Round 1: Place 6 SC in the MR. After the sixth stitch, pull the tail of the MR to close

the circle fully. [6]

Rounds 2–3: SC around for two rounds. If you are making a red-and-black poppy, do not FO. Proceed with round 4. At the end of the third round, SL ST, then FO, leaving a short tail. You do not need to weave in the end. [6]

Round 4: If you are making a red-and-black poppy, the center will not require any color changes. Proceed to * and continue with the pattern. Gather your light-yellow yarn, and make a slipknot. Place the slipknot on your hook. Insert the hook into any of the stitches of the green poppy center with a SC. * Repeat [1 SC, CH 2] around the entirety of the poppy center. Then, FO, leaving a short tail. You do not need to weave in the end. [6]

Poppy Petals

Begin with your desired petal color.

Make a MR.

Step 1: Place 6 SC in the MR. After the sixth stitch, pull the tail of the MR to close the circle fully. [6]

Step 2: INC x 6. After the sixth increase, FLO SL ST to finish off this round. Place a stitch marker in the back loop of this stitch, which will help you locate it later when working on Step 7. [12]

Step 3: CH 5. Place 2 FLO TR in the same stitch. Continue by placing 2 more FLO TR in the next 5 stitches. You should have 12 TR stitches total, which forms one petal. After the twelfth TR, CH 5, and FLO SL ST to the same stitch.

Step 4: FLO SL ST to the next stitch. CH 5, and place 2 FLO TR in the same stitch. Continue by placing 2 more FLO TR in the next 5 stitches. After the twelfth TR, CH 5, and FLO SL ST to the same stitch.

Step 5: Next, we will be adding edging to the petals. SL ST to the next stitch. CH 5, and SL ST to the top of the first CH 5 you made for the petal. Repeat [SL ST, CH 1] around the edge of the first petal. Then, CH 5, and SL ST into the base of the petal. SL ST to the next stitch, and CH 5. Then, SL ST to the top of the second CH 5 you made for the second petal. Repeat [SL ST, CH 1] across the edge of the second petal. Then,

CH 5, and SL ST to the base of the petal.

Step 6: SC around in the leftover back loops from the original 12 SC from step 2.

Step 7: After SC around, work 3 SL ST. This is to stagger the second layer of petals. Repeat the petal process twice more: CH 5, work 6 FLO TR INC. CH 5, and FLO SL ST into the same stitch. FLO SL ST to the next stitch, and CH 5, work 6 FLO TR INC. Then, CH 5, and FLO SL ST into the same stitch.

Step 8: Next, add edging to the second layer of petals. SL ST to the next stitch. CH 5, and SL ST to the top of the CH 5 you made for the third petal. Repeat [SL ST, CH 1] around the edge of the third petal. Then, CH 5, and SL ST to the base of the petal. SL ST to the next stitch, and CH 5. Then, SL ST to the top of the CH 5 you made for the fourth petal. Repeat [SL ST, CH 1] across the edge of the fourth petal. Then, CH 5, and SL ST to the base of the petal. FO, leaving a short tail. Weave in the end.

Poppy Calyx

Begin with the green yarn.

Make a MR.

Round 1: CH 2, and then place 6 HDC in the MR. After the sixth HDC, SL ST to the first HDC. Pull the tail of the MR to partially close the circle. Be sure to leave a small circle in the center of the MR for the poppy stem. [6]

Round 2: CH 5. Working down the chain, starting from the second chain from the hook: 1 SL ST, 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC. 1 SL ST to the next HDC, and repeat [CH 5, working down the chain: 1 SL ST, 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC] five more times. After the fifth repeat, FO. Leave a short tail, and weave in the end.

Poppy Leaf (Make 1 or 2 per stem)

Gather the green yarn and 22-gauge floral wire. You will need 8 inches (20 cm) of wire per leaf.

Step 1: CH 14. [14]

Step 2: For the leaf, you will be crocheting around the floral wire. Starting from the third chain from the hook: 1 SC, 2 HDC, 2 DC, 2 TR, 2 DC, 2 HDC. Place 3 SC in the last chain. [14]

Step 3: Fold the wire in half, and slide your work to the right-hand side of the wire. We will be working on the left-hand side of the wire, from right to left. Be sure to work over the yarn tail so you do not need to sew it in later: SK 1 ST, 2 HDC, 2 DC, 2 TR, 2 DC,

2 HDC. Place 1 SC in the last stitch, and then SL ST to the beginning of the leaf. [11]

Step 4: CH 1. Working around the leaf, repeat [1 SC, CH 3 , picot, 1 SC] x 13. After the final repeat, FO, and leave a short tail. Wrap the remaining wire with the yarn tail. Secure this tail by twisting the wire ends together.