The fourth month of the year of the Julian and Gregorian calendars, it is named after the Latin word Aprilis, though the reasoning behind tis name is uncertain. However, it is thought to be from the verb aperire, which means "to open", and is thought to refer to the fact that trees & plants begin to "open" in this month. It also thought to come from Aphrilis, in honor of Aphrodite, or the goddess of love. It was the second month up until King Numa Pompilius added Ianuarius (January) and Februarius (February) in 700 BC, according to Wikipedia. There are a multitude of celebrations throughout the month of March. For instance, let's look at the summarized list below, courtesy of Nationaldaycalendar.com:
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
National Afternoon Tea Month
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
National Brunch Month
National TAR Syndrome Awareness Month
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
National Financial Literacy Awareness Month
National Alcohol Awareness Month
Parkinson's Awareness Month
English Language Month
National Month of Hope
National Volunteer Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
National Landscape Architecture Month
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Canine Fitness Month
Occupational Therapy Month
National Internship Awareness Month
Month of the Military Child
National Donate Life Awareness Month
National Fair Housing Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Cannabis Awareness Month
National Safe Digging Month
National Welding Month
National Pecan Month
National Poetry Month
Straw Hat Month
National Soy Foods Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month
National Inventor's Month
National Humor Month
National Garden Month
National Fresh Celery Month
National Decorating Month
National Couple Appreciation Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
Records and Information Management Month
Lawn and Garden Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
International Guitar Month
National Autism Awareness Month
So, which nifty celebration(s) to pick? Well, I thought the most crochet appropriate choices would be: Month of Hope, Scottish-American Heritage, Soft Pretzel, & Decorating. Onwards to the roundup!
National Month of Hope
Taking the time to talk with someone, volunteering at a local shelter, or donating to a charity. All of these things can give someone that ray of hope that they may need. So, be someone's ray of sunshine with the below charities:
Project Linus (Blankets for Children with Medical/Trauma Needs)
Crochet for Cancer (Chemo Caps)
Binky Patrol (Blankets for Children in Need)
Knit A Square (Blanket Squares for African Orphans)
Knots of Love (Chemo Caps & NICU Blankets)
Warm Hearts Warm Babies (Preemie Blankets/Apparel)
Comfort for Critters (Blankets for Homeless Rescue Pets)
Warm Up America (Blankets/Apparel for those in Need)
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Haggis, Tartan, Kilts, Bagpipes. Bring out the Scot in you with these patterns:
Scottish Cross Square by Petra at BlackSheepCrochet.com (paid pattern)
BBack To Scotland Cowl by Yarnspirations
Highland Home Afghan by The Spool Cotton Company (Afghans, Book No. 289)
National Soft Pretzel Month
Soft, salty, warm goodness. Dip them in nacho cheese, chocolate, cream cheese, cinnamon butter, or eat as is. Pretzels & their dips are as diverse as we are. Take a dip into the patterns below:
Pretzel Brooch by Twinkie Chan
Pretzel Pillow by Beth at WhistleandIvy.com
Pretzel-Crochet for Children by thildethordahl at Ritohobby.co.uk
Amigurumi Pretzel by Anneris at AmigurumiFood.com
National Decorating Month
Decor. It can make (or break) the mood in a room or setting. If not making for yourself, it makes a great gift for a wedding, housewarming party, or even a nursery. Celebrate decor with the roundups below:
Crochet Pillow Roundup by WhileTheyDream
Crochet Washcloth Roundup by Shady Oak & Sassafras
25 Modern and Trendy Crochet Placemats by Amanda at LoveLifeYarn.com
Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns Roundup by High Desert Yarn
And there you go! Time to celebrate with crochet! Have fun, create, & let me know what you decided to make! Make sure to become a member in order to stay up-to-date with the newest post! Don't forget to check out my Ravelry store here!
Be well & stay awesome! 😎
P.S.
The time for the Crochet Along is almost here! I've had some delays with some of the info, so I will release a separate post with yarn, general yardage, hook size, as well as other necessary info on Monday. 😉