Knitted Purple Poppy Appeal
Knit a purple poppy and help us honour the animals who served, creating a powerful Remembrance tribute that makes a lasting difference.
Help Us Create a Sea of Purple: Knit a Poppy for Remembrance
We’re proud to share that Bransby Horses has once again been chosen as one of three beneficiaries of Murphy’s Army this year. To help raise awareness and vital funds for ex-service animals, we’re inviting our wonderful supporters to get involved in a truly special way by knitting a purple poppy.
At Bransby Horses, we are preparing to mark Remembrance Sunday on 8 November with a special tribute to the animals who served alongside our forces, and we would love your help to make it truly unforgettable.
This year, we are inviting our supporters to knit purple poppies, a symbol dedicated to remembering the countless animals who played vital roles in times of war.
Millions of horses served during the World Wars, providing essential transportation for troops, supplies, and heavy artillery, often across challenging and dangerous terrain. Their strength, bravery, and loyalty made an enormous contribution to the freedoms we enjoy today. They, along with many other animals, deserve to be honoured and remembered.
We are aiming to create beautiful displays across Bransby Horses using handmade purple poppies, each one representing gratitude and remembrance. After Remembrance Sunday, these poppies will be available to purchase, helping raise funds to support animals who have served alongside our armed forces.
How You Can Help
Whether you’re an experienced knitter or picking up needles for the very first time, you can be part of this meaningful project. Every purple poppy created will help us tell the story of these incredible animals and ensure they are never forgotten.
Your time, care and creativity can make a real difference.
Join us in creating a powerful tribute — one stitch at a time.
What do I need to do?
Simply knit or crochet your version of a purple poppy.
Once your creation is complete, we invite you to send your poppy securely and include your name, supporter number (if you have one) and contact information.
Please check the weight of your parcel to ensure it has the correct postage to arrive safely.
You can send your entry to the following address:
Bransby Horses
Marketing Team, Walklands House,
Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH
Closing date for all submissions is Monday, 31st August.
Please note: Sadly, entries cannot be returned as all knitted creations will be used to raise vital funds.
Knitted Poppy Patterns
To help you, we have included a couple of patterns to follow for guidance. One pattern is for those who would like to knit, and then the other is for those who would like to crochet. Just simply download our pattern below, or if you would prefer to have this emailed or posted to you let us know by completing the form below. We will send you a copy.