Brigid's Cross

This nice simple craft piece for Imbolc is ideal for children and adults alike and comes from a wonderful book by Glennie Kindred called 'Sacred Celebrations.' I found some various examples around the net. Hope they inspire you all.

You will find a link for each page under the images.

Beannachd

Reki

Linda's Handcrafts

Brigid's Cross ~

Traditionally made to hang on the door or in windows at Imbolc (similar to God's eyes). Traditionally woven out of grass, straw, rushes or vines. If you are using dried materials, soak them in hot water first to restore their flexibility. You can also use wool. Natural woven wools are the most interesting, but children like to use bright colours.

1. Begin by binding two sticks together which are equal length. Silver Birch sticks, Willow or Rowan would all be appropriate wood for the symbolism and significance they represent.
2. Tie on the first piece of wool, straw etc, wind it over the first twig, wrapping it around the twig once before moving on to the next twig. Wind it over and round this twig in the same way. Continue round and round in the same pattern, tucking in the ends. These beautiful weavings represent the all-seeing eye of Brigid, to watch over you through the coming year. Shells, beads, tassles or feathers can be hung from it or woven in as you go round. You may try three or four sticks  together to make them more elaborate and experimental. Old crosses from last year should be ritually burnt to release the old year and open the way to moving forward.

God's Eye - Wool With Bells

God's Eye - Memory keeper