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The Many Months of December




Originally the tenth month in the oldest Roman calendar, December gained its name after the Latin for ten, "decem". Later, after the calendar was reformed with the addition of January & February, December became the twelfth month, but retained its original name. Aside from moving places in the calendar, December also has several things to celebrate. For instance, let's look at the summarized list below, courtesy of Nationaldaycalendar.com:


International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month


Learn a Foreign Language Month


National Car Donation Month


National Pear Month


Bingo's Birthday Month


National Drunk & Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month


National Human Rights Month


National Tie Month


National Write a Business Plan Month


Operation Santa Paws (1st through 24th)


Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month


Safe Toys and Gifts Month


Spiritual Literacy Month


Universal Human Rights Month


Worldwide Food Service Safety Month


World Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness Month


So, which nifty celebration(s) to pick? Well, I thought the most crochet appropriate choices would be: Pears, Bingo's Birthday, Ties, & Operation Santa Paws. Onwards to the roundup!


National Pear Month


Good in pies. Good as is. Available in various sizes. Pears are a delicious fruit that come in a variety of shapes, just like us humans. Celebrate by taking a bite out of these awesome patterns:


Free Crochet Pear Pattern by My Amigurumi Farm


Crochet Pear Bear by Rose & Lily Amigurumi


Little Pear Crochet Applique by Raffamusa Designs


Pear C2C Square for Blankets by The Loophole Fox


Bingo's Birthday Month


B 10! I 23! N35! G 54! O 69! BINGO! The nostalgic game that practically everyone has played at least once. Let's celebrate its 93rd birthday with these patterns:


Bingo Win Afghan by The Crochet Couch


Bingo Dauber Bag by Marlene Hanel


Sharons Bingo Blanket by Sharon Rutherford



National Tie Month


Classy. Professional. A statement piece. Worn by business men & women for a more professional look and punk rockers as a jab to the uniformity they represent, ties make a grand statement for the person wearing them. Tie up your time by making some of the following pattens:


Men's Necktie Crochet Pattern by Alex at You Should Craft


Crochet Bow Tie Pattern by Delia Randall


The Bertie Tie & Beatrix Bag by Naomi at Lovely Little Life



Operation Santa Paws


According to NationalDayCalendar.com, "Operation Santa Paws encourages animal lovers to share the gift of giving at shelters everywhere from December 1st to December 24th. During this holiday season, let’s show a little extra love to our furry friends whom we love with all our hearts. The campaign goal of Operation Santa Paws is to stock the shelters with much-needed supplies. Our four-legged friends need to feel loved during the holidays just like we do!"


Let's help the fur babies stay warm this holiday with the following patterns:


Crochet Doggy Comfort Blanket by Mikey at Crochet Crowd


Comfort Crochet Pet Blanket by Stacey Winklepleck


Animal Shelter Kitty Blanket by Lindsay Allercott




And there you go! Time to celebrate (or help out a fur baby) 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.

I promised a hint to the upcoming CAL for 2023. Well, here's two:

  1. May showers rain down upon the start.

  2. This project is perfect for sweater weather.

See you in 2023! Have a Happy New Year!

 
 
 

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