Poppy was inspired by the memorial built on Princes Street in Edinburgh by ‘Poppy Scotland’. There is a field of poppies right out in front of the Smith Memorial in which people who have (loved ones who have) served in the Armed Forces of Scotland can place a poppy they bought from the organization.
Poppy Scotland believes that the Armed Forces community in Scotland deserves special support in recognition of the sacrifices made through their service. For more information and donations, visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk.

While I am not Scottish myself, or even British for that matter, I was still touched by this and do recognize the importance of aiding military people into civilian life, if need be.
The memorial on Princes inspired me and thus this pattern came to be.

This pattern is for your use only, it’s not allowed to sell it on to third party for profit. You can sell finished sweater at a reasonable price, provided you mention me as the designer.

Pattern Notes
This sweater comes in 6 sizes. Measurements below are of the finished product. Allow 2”- 4” or 5-10 cm of positive ease, measurement taken from widest point of torso under the arms. When in doubt size up, but keep in mind; when using lettlopi, this yarn tends to grow in the finished object.

Sizes
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) : 35”, 37”, 40”, (44”, 47”, 50”)/ 89, 94, 102, (112, 119, 127) cm

Yarn
MC Istex Lett Lopi, Icelandic wool, 50 grams, 100 meters/109 yards.
5, 6, 7, (8, 9, 10) skeins
CC Skippy Yarn, 100% Icelandic wool handdyed in The Netherlands 50 grams, 100 meter/109 yards
1, 1, 1, (2, 2, 2) skeins

Gauge
17 stitches x 24 rows for 10 x 10 cm or 4 x 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch in the round, blocked.

Needles
5 mm/US 6 circular needle or needle to obtain gauge

Depending on your tension in colorwork, one size larger for that might be a good idea.

Notions
Darning Needle for weaving in the ends
Beginning of round stitch marker
Spare yarn or cable to leave stitches on