The Floral Month of May!

Well, we've had P-L-E-N-T-Y of April rain showers. Time for the May flowers! (Not the kind that drop Pilgrims of at Plymouth Rock either. 😆)

The flower, well in this case flowers, associated with the month of May are the lily of the valley and hawthorn. Both flowers can be used in bouquets for weddings, but they differ in their meanings.

Lily of the valley comes in a beautiful teardrop shape which has several mythological origins. According to The Farmer's Almanac, in Greece it is believed that Apollo created the flower for nymphs to walk on. In Christian lore, it is believed to have sprouted either from Eve's tears after being expelled from the Garden of Eden or the tears of Mary at the site of Christ's crucifixion. The lily of the valley symbolizes motherhood, sweetness, purity, and humility. It can also signify a return to happiness.

The hawthorn, which is a member of the rose family, has many mythological uses and beliefs surrounding it. According to The Farmer's Almanac, it can be used in wedding processions, according to Greek legend; to heal a broken heart, according to Celtic legend; to slay vampires when carved as a stake, according to Serbian legend; It was associated with the Great Plague during Medieval times and, therefore, thought to be followed with illness and death if a blossom was brought in inside. It comes in white or pink and symbolizes hope but has also been the pagan symbol of fertility.

Celebrate those born in May by crafting some (or all) of the patterns below:

	Lily of the Valley by NGOClanHandmade
	Lily of the Valley Car Hanging by Hook OK
	Lily of the Valley Afghan Square by Katnabox (paid)
	Easy Crochet Flower (video) by B. Hooked Crochet
	Hawthorn Crochet Motif by Amanda Perkins (paid)
	Hearts & Flowers Garland by Mo Morlan

And there you go! Time to sprout some crochet projects! By the way, if you choose to make any of the above patterns, I'd love to see the results! You can post your makes in my FB group, Lana Tibi's Awesome Crochet Club, found here. Also, make sure to become a member in order to stay up-to-date with the newest post! Oh and, by the way, don't forget to check out my Ravelry store here!

Be well & stay awesome! 😎

P.S.

The CAL pattern is still in testing. As soon as they're finished, I'll edit any patterns that need it & they'll be ready to go! I'm still planning to start the CAL in June.