In countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, poppies signify remembrance of those who fought in wars and died. In tribute, we wear a poppy on our lapel.
In Godalming, Surrey, they went a step further this year. Volunteers covered the town center with 6000 poppies…–>
It’s beautiful.
Want to make some poppies of your own? Here’s a crochet version with 5 options and a knitted one by our friend, Laura Chau.
I can’t stand it. Tara Fankhauser is the coolest NICU nurse ever. Look at the costumes she created for the little patients she’s caring for.
In related news, when will people learn the difference between knitting and crochet? It’s not that hard to spot, is it?
I think this may be a first: a stage play inspired by a children’s book about knitting. The Knitting Pattern will be on stage in London (the cool one in England) at the end of November.
