Crochet novices create cascading poppy memorial
Summary
Two novice crocheters in Friston, Suffolk, created a cascade of woollen poppies for the village church’s Remembrance Day memorial. They began the project after seeing a poppy display on Southend Pier and invited other villagers to help.Key Facts
- Caroline Moore and Wendy Ireland started crocheting the poppies in November 2025.
- The pair said a display on Southend Pier inspired their project.
- Other village women joined them for crochet gatherings.
- The poppies are attached to netting to create a cascading effect.
- The creators have kept the number of poppies secret for a guessing competition.
- Practice reduced the time to make each poppy from about an hour to 20 minutes.
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