Weaving a Saint Bridget's Cross

Make Yourself an Irish Good Luck Charm

Saint Bridget is a legendary Irish saint from the fifth century, and Saint Bridget was known for helping many downtrodden, poor, and unfortunate people of her time. Saint Bridget was a wonderful person, and her legacy lives on with Saint Bridget’s Day. Saint Bridget’s Day is traditionally celebrated on February 1 of each year, but many people believe a Saint Bridget’s Cross can bring prosperity, protection, and good luck all year long to those who hang this Irish good luck charm over the entryway of their home. A Saint Bridget’s cross like the one Saint Bridget made centuries ago is easy to make and is sure to bring good luck to those who believe in the power this Irish good luck charm beholds.

Supplies Needed to Make a Saint Bridget’s Cross

Saint Bridget made her now famous good luck cross using rushes, but a beautiful Saint Bridget’s cross can be made using paper twist. Found in most craft stores, paper twist is tightly wound crepe paper that is very versatile. Paper twist is the perfect substitute for wild rushes, and it makes a beautiful Saint Bridget’s cross. Choose natural colored paper twist, or make a Saint Bridget’s cross in a color of your choice. You will also need a pair of sharp craft scissors, warm water, and a rag.

Weaving a Saint Bridget’s Cross

Begin making a Saint Bridget’s cross by cutting sixteen twenty-inch lengths of paper twist in a color of your choice. Place the sections of paper twist in warm water for a few seconds, and pat them dry with a rag. Softening the paper twist will make it easier to work with.