The Many Months of August

Named for Augustus Caesar to transition it into the Gregorian Calendar we follow today. It was originally the sixth month in the Roman Calendar and was therwfore named Sextilus. Aside from different names, August also has several things to celebrate. For instance, let's look at the list below, courtesy of Nationaldaycalendar.com:

National Dog Month

Black Business Month

National Eye Exam Month

Family Fun Month

National Back to School Month

Happiness Happens Month

National Crayon Collection Month

National Goat Cheese Month

National Golf Month

National Hair Loss Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month

National Panini Month

National Water Quality Month

National Wellness Month

Romance Awareness Month

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

So, which nifty celebration(s) to pick? Well, I thought the most crochet appropriate choices would be: Dogs, Crayon Collection, & Golf. Onwards to the roundup!

National Dog Month

Who let the dogs out? Waggy tails, perky ears, and that cuddle you didn't know you needed. Dogs are an under-appreciated friend that definitely need more recognition. Try one of these patterns and show the Fur Baby some love:

Dog Leash & Collar Pattern by Yarnspirations Design Studio

Dog-Gone Dog Bone Toy by Sunflowers @ Home

Dog Poop Bag Holders by Heart Hook Home

Easy Customizable Dog Sweater by Make and Do Crew

Crayon Collection Month

Crayons, crayons, colorful crayons! Fun to color with, melt & make new crayons, or (if you were my sister) pretend they're crayon people! They come in all shades & sizes, just like us humans. Celebrate the diversity that is crayons with these colorful patterns:

Crayon Water Bottle Cozy by Crystalized Designs

C2C Crayon Scarf by The Crochet Couch

Crayon Blanket by Helen Free

Colorful Crayon Holder by Knitter Knotter

National Golf Month

Fore! Golf isn't for everybody, but I'm sure you know someone who loves it! Score a hole-in-one with these putt-worthy patterns:

Crochet Golfing Gnome by Winding Road Crochet

Crochet Golf Graphgan by Repeat Crafter Me

Men's Cabled Golf Cap by Tamara Kelly (Moogly)

Crochet Golf Club Covers by Yarnspirations Design Studio

And there you go! Time to celebrate with crochet! Happy Back-to-School time! May all you parents get the breaks you need and may all you students have a good time & get good grades (don't forget the apple for your teacher)! 😉 Make sure to become a member in order to stay up-to-date with the newest post!

Be well & stay awesome! 😎