How to Make a St Brigid's Cross with Pipe Cleaners

This article will be telling you how to make a St Brigid's cross out of pipe cleaners. St Brigid is one of Ireland's patron Saints and she made a cross out of rushes to protect her from evil.These crosses are traditionally made on the 1st of February, and they're easy to make!

Steps

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    Get 8 same length pipe cleaners and fold them in half.
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    Use 2 of the pipe cleaners and slot them into each other.
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    Next slot another pipe cleaner over the other two at a right angle.
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    Then step 3 on the opposite side.
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    Now put a pipe cleaner sideways over the last pipe cleaner used.
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    Repeat step 5.
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    Repeat step 5.
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    Repeat step 5.
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    Cut a 9th unfolded pipe cleaner into quarters.
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    Twist each quarter around each end and trim the ends.
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    Congratulations!You have made your cross.
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Things You'll Need

  • 9 Pipe cleaners
  • Scissors

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Updated: February 18, 2021
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Categories: Craft for Kids
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