The season of thanks has begun! Cornucopias, turkeys, pilgrims, and the gathering of friends & family. These are all things which are prevalent (or at least they used to be. *ahem* Walmart *ahem*) at this time of year. We also see the rise of some rather lovely scents: Pumpkin spice, roasted turkey, autumn leaves, and this month's birth flowers: the chrysanthemum & peony. So, what does each flower mean or represent?
According to Gardenia.net, the chrysanthemum has a general meeting as well as individual color meanings. Generally, the chrysanthemum represents longevity, joy, and optimism. In some cultures they are associated with friendship, support, good luck, and happiness. The marigold comes in many vibrant shades of white, yellow, pink, purple, red, and orange. Certain colors can represent different things:
Red: Love and deep passion
White: Purity, innocence, and honesty
Yellow: Neglected love or sorrow
Violet: A wish to get well
The second flower is the peony. They have multiple meanings and representations. Generally, they can represent prosperity, good fortune, happiness, love, romance, compassion. In certain cultures, they can bring protection and ward off evil spirits. There are other meanings for other cultures. For instance:
China: Known as the "king of flowers" and can symbolize nobility, honor, and wealth.
Japan: They symbolize good fortune, bravery, and honor.
They also come in beautiful shades of white, pink, red, and yellow. These colors have their own meanings as well:
White: Purity, innocence, and humility
Pink: Romance, love, and happiness
Red: Honor, respect, and passion
Yellow: Wealth, prosperity, and good fortune
Celebrate those born in November by crafting some (or all) of the patterns below:
 | Mum's Easy Crochet Flower by Crochet with Clare |
 | Bohemian Gnome with Chrysanthemum by CrochetPage (paid) |
 | Chrysanthemum Crochet Flower Granny Square by Secret Yarnery |
 | Peony Flower by Roseanna @ Moara Crochet |
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 | Picture Perfect Peony Square by Craft CC |
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 is in motion (and nearly done)! Have you joined yet? The pattern release dates are on the CAL page of my website here, along with the needed materials. All squares are posted on the 1st & 3rd Monday. However, you can get them the Friday before on the Ravelry page for the CAL (here), which can be purchased for a small fee (which helps fund future crochet projects for you to enjoy 😉).
DON'T FORGET: From now through 11-30-24, a new sale will be available. Just add the LemonBerry Tea CAL to your Ravelry cart & receive an automatic 70% off!
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