Baba Yaga's Hut

MsBusyFingers wrote

on Feb 24, 2009 6:19 AM

For the Baba Yaga hut challenge in the Silly String group on Ravelry. We are making crochet versions of the hut. I had to start with a chicken leg!

I have scribbled some ideas and I am working out the skulls. Definately going the twisted evil route with this project. I am very interested in BY’s alledged iron teeth. I think one of the windows of my hut will be filled with her face and those scary teeth!

I have always loved witches. Their history is so sad, from healers to villains. We lost so much important information way back when those misinformed, fearful, jealous, whatever, folks from the church decided to bring down the healers. What nincompoops! I have decided to use yarn that I have dyed with plants to honor the healer in the witch. The yellow is goldenrod and the orange is onionskins. 

 In case you are interested, I have added some of the  story of baba yaga from OldRussia.net : “Baba Yaga lives in a hut deep in the forest. Her hut seems to have a personality of its own and can move about on its extra-large chicken legs. Usually the hut is either spinning around as it moves through the forest or stands at rest with its back to the visitor. The windows of the hut seem to serve as eyes. All the while it is spinning round, it emits blood-curdling screeches and will only come to a halt, amid much creaking and groaning, when a secret incantation is said. When it stops, it turns to face the visitor and lowers itself down on its chicken legs, throwing open the door with a loud crash. The hut is sometimes surrounded by a fence made of bones, which helps to keep out intruders! The fence is topped with skulls whose blazing eye sockets illuminate the darkness.” .

PaulineL wrote

on Feb 24, 2009 1:04 PM

Oh, I really want to see how this develops! Your hut will have a good foundation; I love the chicken leg.

Odd, I was thinking of Baba Yaga's hut recently, but can't recall what brought it to mind. It's a compelling myth.

Pauline

AlachuaArtist2 wrote

on Mar 3, 2009 1:42 PM

oh this is just too funny! Baba Yaga - I didn't know anybody else but my family knew who Baba Yaga is! This is great!

- Wendy