Knitted Poppy Brooch in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Poppy Brooch in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic

What is Being Made

This is a knitted decorative brooch designed by Sarah Murray featuring a poppy flower motif. The finished brooch measures approximately 8.5cm across (excluding the leaf component) and is secured with a 38mm brooch back. This beginner-friendly accessory project creates a wearable piece of knitted jewelry suitable for adorning clothing, bags, or other fabric items.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. Key stitches and techniques include:

• Stocking stitch – the primary stitch structure used throughout the brooch, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric
• Kfb (Knit into front and back) – a basic increase technique used to add stitches and shape the poppy petals
• Pfb (Purl into front and back) – a purl-based increase method for shaping and creating dimensional elements
• Knit and Purl stitches – fundamental stitches that form the foundation of the design

These techniques create the dimensional poppy flower shape and leaf detail while remaining accessible to knitters new to the craft. The pattern does not require advanced shaping or complex stitch work.

Materials and Yarn

This project uses Deramores Studio DK acrylic yarn, a double knitting weight yarn. The pattern requires three separate yarn colors:

• Yarn A (Ruby) – 1 x 100g skein for the poppy flower petals
• Yarn B (Ebony) – 1 x 100g skein, likely for the flower center or darker accents
• Yarn C (Fir) – 1 x 100g skein for the leaf component

The acrylic fiber content makes this an affordable, durable, and easy-care option for a brooch accessory.

Needles and Tension

The pattern calls for 3.75mm knitting needles. The yarn knits to a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.75mm needles. While the pattern notes that tension is not critical for this project, variations in individual tension will affect the final size and yarn quantities used. Knitters should be aware that tighter or looser tension will produce a smaller or larger brooch accordingly.

Difficulty Level

This is a beginner-level knitting project designed to introduce new knitters to basic techniques while creating an attractive finished accessory. The simple stitch work, straightforward shaping through basic increases, and small project size make it an ideal pattern for those learning fundamental knitting skills.