Litha is also called Midsommer, and is held on the Summer Solstice. In some traditions, Litha is when a battle between light and dark takes place. In this battle, the Oak King and the Holly King battle for control. During each solstice, they battle for power, and the balance shifts. The Oak King, who represents daylight, rules from the Winter Solstice (Yule) to Summer Solstice (Litha). During this time, the days steadily get longer. However, during Litha, the Holly King wins this battle, and the days get steadily darker until Yule. Litha is a great time for a handfasting or a wedding, and a great time for a bonfire with friends.
Enjoy this free pattern which is a dishcloth or blanket square, with the symbol of Litha upon it. If you would like to offer a gratuity for my work, I am always humbled and thankful. Cashapp $loveofthedark
Pattern:
With worsted weight cotton yarn, using a us 2.5 needle, (Or whatever needle you need to get a good firm gauge)
Cast on 37 stitches. The first and last 3 stitches of each row will be k,p,k.
Work in seed stitch (k1, p1, across row) for 3 rows.
Begin pattern by following chart. On right sides, empty stitches are knits, and black stitches are purls. On wrong sides, Empty stitches are purls, and black stitches are knits.
I bind off in the standard way, but feel free to play with it.
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