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
That's adorable! I usually see them with fabric ...love the crochet! :)
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DeleteLiz, this banner is so creative! I love to crochet... and I love banners. Definitely going to have to make one!
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DeleteGreat banner to brighten up a space.
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DeleteFirst time visit to your blog, via Show off Saturday Link up... I love your granny triangle banner - I am about to head out on a long road trip and this seems a great little idea to work on while I sit in the back seat of the car and it winds it way along the miles! I wonder how many I can get made?
ReplyDeleteDepends on how long the trip is, haha! Hope you have a save journey! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteVery cute - a fun way to decorate with crochet motifs.
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DeleteThis is just so cute and lovely! Perfect for the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteYour bunting looks so pretty - I have just made some for my front room. Very cheerful.
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ReplyDeleteThat is so very cute!
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Thanks, Sherry!
DeleteAdorable! Love your color choices:) Pinned!~
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DeleteSo cute! Thanks for sharing it with us!
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DeleteVery cute! I've been thinking of making one of these too. Looks like fun! :-D
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