From the College

15th October 2021

Poppy appeal 2021

Can you knit or crochet? Would you like to help us put Holyport College on the map? This November Holyport College would like to raise more money than we have in the past for the British Legion by creating a large display of handmade poppies.

Both the knitting and crochet groups will be taught how to do this and together with your help we hope to have at least 1000 poppies to display. Poppies can be made in any of the following 4 colours : red, purple, black or white. Please see the link below for what each colour means https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/45975344 There are many different poppy patterns on the internet and we are leaving it up to you to decide which ones you would like to use. This is just one of several links for patterns. https://www.gathered.how/knitting-and-crochet/crochet/free-poppy-pattern-for-remembrance -day/ If you are more of a visual learner there are some YouTube videos to watch. These are just a few. Knitted Poppy CROCHET: Poppy Tutorial | Bella Coco Remembrance Poppy Brooch Free Crochet Pattern | Crafting Happiness If you are willing to help (students, carers, parents, grandparents etc) please can you let Mrs Ellis know at l.ellis@holyportcollege.org.uk Please leave the ends on for tying.

These are the red ones I’ve made so far using the Crafting Happiness pattern: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0ffmzj7pWik&t=38