DIY Paracord Poppy Kit

Mark Remembrance this year by crafting this paracord poppy. A great way to learn knot tying and create a Poppy ready for Remembrance Day.

If you’re new to knot tying, on the link below you will find step-by-step guides for all the knots you’ll need. Have a look and try them out beforehand so you know what to do.

Click HERE for further information including; instructions on how to make your poppy and links to the knots needed and how to create them.

Running the activity as a group:

Note: Leaders should seal the cord using heat (for example, from a candle, lighter, or soldering iron. Only adults should do this. Remember that the cord will stay extremely hot for some time so everyone should be really careful not to touch it. You could use sticky tape instead.

• Everyone should gather in a group.
• Everyone should show that they have their three pieces of paracord ready to go.
• The person leading the activity should explain then show everyone how to complete each step of the instructions to make their poppy. You could have smaller groups with a volunteer leading the activity and showing the group how to make the poppy. Alternatively, you could print out step-by-step instruction sheets, with photos, that shows people how to make the poppy.
• Once everyone’s finished their poppy, why not spend some time chatting as a group about what they symbolise and why lots of people wear them around Remembrance