# Brigid Doll **URL:** \ **Category:** Q&A\ **Tags:** deities, crafts\ **Created:** [January 4, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082 "2023-01-04T16:03:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Assyla555](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/assyla555/32/26314_2.png) [@Assyla555](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Assyla555)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/1 "2023-01-04T16:03:54Z")
So I plan on making a Brigid Doll for Imbolc. I thought I would ask here first, even before researching, because you all are so knowledgeable and I trust my coven. Can I make her ahead of time or do I make her on the night of or before? Thanks in advance and Blessed Be. šŸ’œ ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/2 "2023-01-04T16:18:28Z")
In my own opinion, you can make one at any time you feel called to do so, for reasons of celebrating Imbolc & Her day, itā€™s traditionally made the night before _(Jan 31)_ to the day of _(Feb 1)_ā€¦ I have a corn husk dolly that I am going to make & will be making a new Brigidā€™s Cross also. For some reference, I do remember that there was a reason that I was unable to release the previous cross & create a new one at the time of Imbolc last year. So I did wind up doing it later that month for the same purposes & actually released the previous one even later, which I believe was due to weather & not being able to access my fire pit for a little bit. When you are called to, have the time, & as long as it is for the reasons of making oneā€¦ you can make one when you are able to or when it is traditionally done. I hope that helped. ā˜ŗ ---
**Author:** ![Assyla555](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/assyla555/32/26314_2.png) [@Assyla555](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Assyla555)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/3 "2023-01-04T16:47:10Z")
Ah yes, thank you so much! Very helpful! šŸ’œ ---
**Author:** ![MeganB](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/meganb/32/42726_2.png) [@MeganB](https://forum.spells8.com/u/MeganB)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/4 "2023-01-04T19:59:41Z")
Iā€™ve never made one myself but Iā€™m pretty sure you can make one at any time of the year. If Iā€™m not mistaken, many people actually have a Brideog (Brigid doll) they re-use every year. I have a crochet Brigid doll that I may use on Imbolg šŸ¤” ![image](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/b/0/b047472f4f409e930a9d64d2ddd6d8e6f5f077a2.jpeg) I think, as Siofra said, when you have the time to do it and itā€™s the right reason, go for it! You can even read from Morgan Daimler about the way they celebrate Imbolg as an Irish American. ā†’ [https://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2016/01/irish-american-witchcraft-my-american-imbolc/](https://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2016/01/irish-american-witchcraft-my-american-imbolc/) ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/5 "2023-01-04T22:04:55Z")
I would love to be able to crochet a Brighid doll to keep on Her altar space šŸ¤© It also reminds me of the image I had used in todayā€™s [Tending the Flame](https://forum.spells8.com/t/tending-brighids-flame/18782/580) post! I remember seeing it & thinking, I wish I could make one or something similar to keep for Her. šŸ¤­ ---
**Author:** ![Amaris\_Bane](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amaris_bane/32/22374_2.png) [@Amaris\_Bane](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amaris_Bane)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/6 "2023-01-05T00:56:12Z")
While I have not made a Brigidā€™s doll for Imbolc, I do make a Brigidā€™s Cross each year. I agree with @Susurrus that while it is traditionally done near February 1st, you can make it whenever you are called to. My first year, I made my cross late as I had trouble finding appropriate material (I donā€™t have reeds near me). Go with what feels right! ---
**Author:** ![Assyla555](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/assyla555/32/26314_2.png) [@Assyla555](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Assyla555)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/7 "2023-01-05T01:00:21Z")
Thank you. Love your doll too btw! ---
**Author:** ![Assyla555](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/assyla555/32/26314_2.png) [@Assyla555](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Assyla555)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/8 "2023-01-05T01:04:15Z")
Thank you! Where did you get reeds from? I dont know if theres any around here or not. ---
**Author:** ![Amaris\_Bane](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amaris_bane/32/22374_2.png) [@Amaris\_Bane](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amaris_Bane)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/9 "2023-01-05T01:12:40Z")
Reeds can be found in the wild (here is an [article](https://www.allthingsnature.org/what-are-reeds.htm) about them). They are usually found in wetlands and look a lot like grass. If you have cat-o-nine-tails, they are part of the reed family. Iā€™m in Houston, TX and donā€™t have any public areas that grow reeds. Last year I used some that I found at Michaelā€™s but since they were already dried, it was hard to keep them from breaking. I believe @Susurrus mentioned to me that she found a site online to get a roll but I could be mistaken. I need to look myself before it gets too late. ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/10 "2023-01-05T12:16:55Z")
Like @Amaris_Bane the first year I didnā€™t have the proper materials either & I actually used seagrass. Which is abundant around here being from Cape Cod. The next year, I ordered rushes from Amazon to use, which worked out great. Because they came on a spool, I do cut the lengths & then let them hang a bit to sort of straighten out some a few weeks before I _ā€œplanā€_ on making the Cross. Then I use twine to tie off the ends & in the middle. I have seen them made with straws & pipe cleaners too. Use what is available to you & it will have just as much meaning as the way they are traditionally made. šŸ’ž ---
**Author:** ![Assyla555](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/assyla555/32/26314_2.png) [@Assyla555](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Assyla555)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/11 "2023-01-05T13:34:42Z")
We have some cattails around here but Iā€™m in Wisconsin so itā€™s pretty cold still and Iā€™m not sure the weather will permit me to go venturing out just yet. I will need to purchase some reeds most likely or something similar. I did purchase an altar kit on Etsy for Imbolc and a pre-made cross for my first year celebrating since Iā€™m a bit worried about finding time as I have a 3yr old and donā€™t know how to make the cross. Iā€™ve looked up videos, just a little worried Iā€™ll mess it up. I do plan on making one next year though, and who knows, maybe Iā€™ll have time to make a cross this year as well. We shall see. Thank you for the info. šŸ’œ ---
**Author:** ![MeganB](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/meganb/32/42726_2.png) [@MeganB](https://forum.spells8.com/u/MeganB)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/12 "2023-01-05T16:00:26Z")
Aww thank you šŸ˜Š Iā€™m happy to help you! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/0/03a36f287b02af72f5e723fa061ccdee5315e712.png) [@system](https://forum.spells8.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/brigid-doll/33082/13 "2023-07-04T16:00:42Z")
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