Sign up for a free knit or crochet poppy pattern and we’ll display your crafted poppy for the nation to see at our London Poppy Day remembrance displays!
Join the Royal British Legion in remembering our Armed Forces this November, start crafting today to create your own poppy in time for Remembrance. Last year, over 9,000 crafters across the UK picked up their needles and hooks, creating thousands of handmade poppies. Send us your completed poppies by mid-October and they could be part of our London Poppy Day remembrance displays.
What is the Poppy Crafting Event about?
The Poppy Crafting Event is an annual event organised by the Royal British Legion, taking place in September and October. We are inviting beginner and advanced knitters to knit or crochet their very own poppy for Remembrance Day and to support the vital work that the Royal British Legion does for the Armed Forces Community.
How to take part in the Poppy Crafting Event?
To take part in our Poppy Crafting Event, complete the following steps:
- Request your pack by signing up.
- Make an optional donation. We'll dispatch your poppy knitting pattern and poppy crochet pattern within 10 working days either by post or email.
- Return your poppies to the Royal British Legion by 23rd October to guarantee your poppy is displayed.
Join a community of crafters making a difference by fundraising for us
What will I do with my poppy?
Once you’ve crafted your poppy, you can wear it, gift it, or send us your completed poppies and they will form part of our London Poppy Day remembrance displays.
What is London Poppy Day?
London Poppy Day is the flagship fundraising event for the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal.
This one-day charity collection is a unique volunteering opportunity where you can collect donations alongside over 1,000 currently serving personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, and over 2,000 veterans, volunteers, and supporters.
Every Poppy you make helps support those who serve
With your support, together, we could provide a lifeline for serving and ex-serving members of our Armed Forces and show our thanks to those who have risked their lives for us. By taking part in the 2026 Poppy Crafting Event, you aren’t just supporting those that serve, but the family members that stand behind them too.
Please consider an optional donation to help cover the cost of your pack.
Frequently asked questions
Take a look at our FAQs for further information about the Poppy Crafting Event.
How do I get my pack?
Just click the Start crafting button on this page and fill in the form. You’ll choose whether to have your patterns posted to you by providing your address, or we can send a PDF version via email.
What's in the Poppy Crafting pack?
Once you sign up, you’ll be sent, depending on your preference:
- A FREE knitting and crochet poppy pattern (by email or in the post)
- Ideas on how to get involved, share the challenge with your local community & fundraise / get sponsorship
- Instructions on how to send your poppies back to us or donate
- If you choose to receive your pack in the post, we’ll include a Freepost envelope to send your creation back to us
How long does delivery take?
Your pack should arrive within 10 working days of registering. Please get in contact with us if you’ve been waiting for more than 2 weeks by emailing [email protected].
Once I've made my poppy, do I have to send it back to you?
No, it’s up to you what you do with your finished poppy. We’d encourage you to wear it with pride for Remembrance, donate it to your local community poppy display, or post it back if you wish to!
Where will my poppy be displayed?
Your poppy creation will be displayed in London as part of our London Poppy Day event.
When do I need to send my poppy in by?
To ensure your poppies are included in our London Poppy Day display, please send your poppy to us by 23rd October.
Who can I ask for help with my fundraiser?
If you’d like to speak to us, please contact our team on 0345 845 1945. You can also email us with any questions at [email protected].
What type of fundraising could I do?
We’ve come up with a few ideas to help you out. You can browse all the different ways to fundraise for us on our Fundraising Ideas page.
How do I pay in my funds?
If you choose to fundraise and have already completed your fundraising, you can send this to us in in a number of ways:
Option 1: If you chose to set you up a fundraising page when you registered, pay your sponsorship funds in this way
Pay the money into your fundraising page yourself and make a note of what this came from.
Option 2: Paying in via Bank Transfer or Make an Online Donation
Let us know if you want to pay by bank transfer and we can give you the details and make sure it’s all linked up to your efforts.
Alternatively – visit here to make an online donation
Option 3: Send us a cheque or one-off donation using the postal return slip included in your pack
Make your cheque payable to The Royal British Legion and send it with the return slip in your pack & if you like, an accompanying letter that includes your name, address, and the event you are taking part in to:
Fundraising Events
The Royal British Legion
199 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1AA
Option 4: Paying in over the phone
Call 0345 845 1945 and let our friendly team know you would like to make a payment for your fundraising and what event this is for. They can then take payment over the phone.