Egyptian Goddess Baset with cats by Maxine Shelley

Egyptian Goddess Baset with cats

Crochet
April 2023
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
5.0 mm (H)
37 inches x 50 inches
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $4.00.

Graph and written instructions will be available for download. Made using the overlay mosaic crochet technique.

Bastet was the daughter of the sun god Ra, and she was believed to have the power to bring about joy, fertility, and protection against evil spirits.

Bastet, also known as Bast, was an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with home, fertility, and protection. She was often depicted as a lioness or as a woman with the head of a lioness or domestic cat. Bastet was considered a nurturing and protective deity, and she was particularly revered for her role in safeguarding the pharaoh and the home.

Over time, Bastet’s role evolved, and she became associated with domestic cats. Cats were highly revered in ancient Egypt and were believed to possess protective qualities. As a result, Bastet became closely associated with cats and was often depicted with them or as a cat herself.

Example was made with size 4 worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm hook.

Dimensions are 37 inches x 50 inches.

A PDF, SVG file and a link to the stitch fiddle pattern will be available for download. You DO NOT need an account to use the stitch fiddle chart.