"This is a St Brigid's Cross Brooch hand crocheted  adapted by Brenda Leary from a pattern by Rachel A. H. Page. It is crocheted in cotton which has been stiffened after completion Imbolc or Imbolg (Irish pronunciation: [ɪˈmˠɔlˠɡ]), also called Saint Brigid's Day(Irish: Lá Fhéile Bríde) is a traditional national festival. It marks the beginning of spring, and for Christians it is the feast day of Saint Brigid, Ireland's patroness saint. From 2023 Ireland celebrates St Brigid with a  national holiday on 1st Monday of February it is said that St. Brigid converted a dying pagan by fashioning a cross out of the only thing she had available- reeds. These improvised crosses are now a staple of this feast day celebration! St. Brigid’s crosses are made and exchanged between friends and family." This text is printed on the back of the card. As these items are hand made there will be slight variations between them.   Size : 7cm approx across