How to make a St Brigid's Cross
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How to make a
St. Brigid’s Cross
Step 1: Gather 16 pieces of reed.
If you can’t find reeds, you could also use
pipe cleaners or
straw!
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Step 2: Take the shortest one and hold
upright.
Step 3: Take a second straw and fold it in the middle. Wrap it around the first straw at the centre.
Step 4: Take a third straw and wrap it around the second straw and
pull tight.
Step 5: Take a fourth straw and wrap it around the third straw and pull
tight.
Step 6: Take a fifth straw and wrap it around the fourth straw and
pull tight.
Step 7: Take a sixth straw and wrap it
around the fifth straw.
Repeat these steps….
Tie rubber bands at the end of each arm
and cut the ends for a fine finish!
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You now have a St. Brigid’s Cross!
Congrats!Congrats!
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All pictures are from Lisa Keenan and Louise Carey – except those with sources…