This document provides instructions for making a St. Brigid's Cross in 8 steps. It instructs the reader to gather 16 pieces of reed or alternative materials like pipe cleaners or straw. It then guides them to wrap each additional piece around the previous one in a cross formation, pulling it tight and repeating until all 16 pieces are used, finishing by tying rubber bands and trimming the ends.

1. How to make a St. Brigid’s Cross

2. Step 1: Gather 16 pieces of reed.

3. If you can’t find reeds, you could also use pipe cleaners or straw! Source Source

4. Step 2: Take the shortest one and hold upright.

5. Step 3: Take a second straw and fold it in the middle. Wrap it around the first straw at the centre.

6. Step 4: Take a third straw and wrap it around the second straw and pull tight.

7. Step 5: Take a fourth straw and wrap it around the third straw and pull tight.

8. Step 6: Take a fifth straw and wrap it around the fourth straw and pull tight.

9. Step 7: Take a sixth straw and wrap it around the fifth straw.

10. Repeat these steps….

12. Tie rubber bands at the end of each arm and cut the ends for a fine finish! Source Source

13. You now have a St. Brigid’s Cross! Congrats! Source All pictures are from Lisa Keenan and Louise Carey – except those with sources…