How to make a St. Brigid's cross

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!

C o n g r a t s !C o n g r a t s !

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All pictures are from Lisa Keenan and Louise Carey – except those with sources…