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The Days of the Dead are truly a celebration of life. When children dance with caricatures of death, eat skull sugar molds and learn to respect that life is brief, they learn that there is a circle to life and not to fear death.

Celebrating The Day of the Dead has a long history in Mexican Tradition. During the days of the Dead, some believe that the souls of the departed return to earth to visit with and to give advice to family and loved ones. Many set up altars in their homes and often communities host a variety of events. Altars are usually decorated with flowers, candles, pan de muerto (a special sweet bread, translated as bread of the dead), ceramic skulls, and most importantly pictures of loved ones.

Food placed on the altar consists of the loved ones’ favorite dishes and treats. Drinks should be placed in the altar to quench the thirst of the dead after their long journey back home. In many villages it is customary to offer alcoholic beverages. Salt is considered the spice of life and is one the staples that are often left at the altar. The scents of marigolds as well as burning copal (a resin of the copal tree) are thought to be most beloved by the spirits of the dead and invite them back home.

The rituals used to celebrate the day are varied and colorful. Yet, all carry the same message, celebrating the day of the dead is a true celebration of life.

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⚙️ ABOUT THE PATTERN ⚙️

Written in US crochet terminology for right handed crocheters
PDF document with 3 pages with instructions and pictures to help you understand it better
Worked in continuous rounds as are most amigurumi
Stitches used: single crochet, increase, decrease, slip stitch, chain, magic ring

✂️ MATERIALS NEEDED ✂️

Beige worsted weight yarn
Stuffing
Hook 3.5 mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors

This makes for a 4” by 2” day of the dead flower, but remember that as you are creating magic from your hands, you can vary the size by increasing or decreasing both the yarn weight (thickness) and the hook. Just remember to use a smaller hook than what the yarn calls for.

The pattern will be available for download immediately after payment has been cleared.

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