Paracord Poppy DIY Kit

Scouts Stores are proud to introduce a range of products produced in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL) and the Scouts.

This paracord poppy is a great little craft project. Paracord kits are a great way to learn some basic knots too! Inside each kit you'll find everything you need to create your own paracord poppy including instructions.

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.

Instructions on how to make your poppy and links to the knots needed and how to create them.

10% of net sales from the sale of all the products in the Scouts-Poppy Range will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited (Company No. 4783730 registered in England and Wales) which gives its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity No. 219279) and Poppyscotland (Scottish Charity No. SC014096).

The Scouts and the Royal British Legion
Our poppy partnership for 2024

The Royal British Legion supports the Armed Forces community, past and present. Scouts was active throughout the world wars and, as such, we want to support the Royal British Legion to remember those who've been and continue to be affected by conflict.

As Scouts we’re privileged to partner with them. This is why we created a joint product range for our members and their families to wear on Remembrance Sunday – and beyond.

What does the Two Petal Poppy Symbolise?

The first Poppy Appeal was held in 1921, the founding year of The Royal British Legion.

Red silk poppies, inspired by the famous first world war poem ‘In Flanders Fields’, sold out instantly and raised more than £106,000. The funds were vital, helping first world war veterans find employment and housing after the war. The following year, the Poppy Factory was set up. They employed disabled veterans to create poppies to sell during the appeal. Today, the factory still produces millions of poppies each year.

By wearing a poppy, you aren’t just remembering servicemen and women, you’re supporting a new generation of veterans and service personnel.

More information on the Scouts / Royal British Legion (RBL) Partnership as well as Scouts Heritage pieces on Scouts activity throughout the World Wars can be found on the links below.

Instructions on how to make your poppy and links to the knots needed and how to create them.

Scouts - Supporters of the Royal British Legion (RBL)

Scouts - Supporting Remembrance

From Flax to Flight - Growing up, digging deep: the story of Scouts, food & farming

Scouting on the Home Front

Scouts during the Second World War

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