Plague Doctor (free pattern)
In the last months I saw him on social media regularly: the Plague Doctor, often accompanied by the words 'Wash Your Hands'. I doubt that plague doctors ever said that, because in their time running water wasn't available for everyone. Besides: people didn't know about bacteria and viruses back in the days, so washing your hands wasn't common use. People knew you could get sick by having contact with another sick person, though. The plague doctor wore a leather gown, a mask with glass sight holes and a beak that was stuffed with flowers and herbs to hide the stench of reeking wounds, all to protect him from contamination by sick people.The long stick was for poking people to see if they had the plague and if they were still alive. In a way his gear looks like what we are still wearing nowadays when we have contact with people that are infected by dangerous contagious diseases. In my hospital we wear protecting gowns, special masks and goggles and glo
Oh I wish I could crochet! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Did you make that as you went, or did you use a pattern?
ReplyDeleteHappy WW and thank you for linking up and sharing with the OMHG WW link up! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week! xx Ashleigh @SimplyWright
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pink bunny! I crocheted a bunny too today!
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looks just like a peep :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Thanks for partying with us at Idea Box!!. Come back next week and share some more!
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! My daughter crochets - she would love this! Thanks so much for sharing at Talented Tuesdays!
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Another cute crochet from you! How I wish I know how to make one! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!
ReplyDeleteAdorable Easter craft! So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see you again at the next party.
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