Dream Catcher. Dream catcher made of knitted napkin and lace Crochet dream catcher

Want to make your own dream catcher? We have prepared for you step-by-step instructions on how to make a catcher, as well as a knitting pattern for its main part.

Dream catchers were traditionally used by the indigenous people of North America to protect their children from nightmares. Thanks to the TV series Once Upon a Time, dream catchers have become popular all over the world. They are used to decorate the home and as a talisman.

Using Erin Black's step-by-step instructions, you can make your own dream catcher. The designer decorated the catcher with colored felt feathers, which add brightness to the product. Long, adjustable cords make it easy to untie and tie the catcher wherever you want - hang it from a window, store it in a nook in the hallway, or place it on your desk. And because it's so quick and easy to knit, you may find yourself wanting to knit more dream catchers - luckily your local craft store should have all the supplies you need.

Step-by-step instruction:how to make a dream catcher with your own hands + diagram

You will need:
- white yarn 100% cotton,
- crochet hook 3 mm,
- ring 10 cm,
- colored felt,
- pen template,
- a yarn needle to sew the ends together.

Dimensions
The finished dream catcher measures approximately 10cm in diameter at the edges and 12cm in height.
Density is not important in this work, just move towards the finish line and you will be happy :)

Abbreviations:
VP - air loop
RLS - single crochet
СС – connecting post

Row 1. Cast on a chain of 8 ch, ss in the first loop to complete the circle.

p> Row 2. 2 ch inc (counts as first sc in this row and all subsequent ones), 15 sc in ring, sl st in second ch inc to complete row (16 sc).

Row 3. 2 VP lift, 3 VP, *skip one loop, 1 sc in the next loop, 3 VP; repeat from * to end of row, finish by skipping 1 stitch, sl st into second chain chain to complete row (8 arches of 3 ch).

Row 4. SS in the first arch of 3 VPs, 2 VP lifts, 3 sc in the same arch, 4 sc in each of the 7 subsequent arches, SS in the second VP lift to complete the row (32 sc).

Row 5. 2 VP lift, 6 VP, *skip 3 loops, 1 sc in the next loop, 6 VP; repeat from * to end around, end by skipping 3 stitches, sl st in second ch of instep to complete row (8 arches of 6 ch).

Row 6. SS in the first arch of 6 ch, 2 ch inc, 3 sc in the same arch, 2 ch, ss around the ring (note: here and with subsequent ss in this row, keep the thread at the back of the ring so that when you do next ch, you will again bring the thread through the top of the ring, which in turn will give a super strong fastening), 2 ch, 4 sc in the same arch, 2 ch, sl st around the ring, 2 ch, *(4 sc, 2 ch, sl around the ring , 2 VP, 4 RLS, 2 VP, SS around the ring, 2 VP) all in the next arch of 6 VP; repeat from * to end around, sl st into second ch of instep to complete row. Cut the thread, tighten and secure the ends.

Completion
Cut 12 pieces of yarn 25 cm each and tie each one in the middle on a ring to form a fringe. Using the feather template, cut out 5 felt feathers and tie them to the fringe. Tie a chain 80 cm long and tie it at the top of the product so that you can hang it.

For kids who love to play Indians, it will be interesting to make one of their “national” things - a dream catcher. As a base, take a branch bent into a ring, wire or hoop. A web is woven inside the ring using various interesting patterns. The “amulet” is also decorated with multi-colored feathers.

Let's look at master classes where different weaving patterns are used.

DIY dream catcher from a branch

To work you will need:

• a branch that can be bent into a ring or wire;
• fishing line;
• twine or thick threads for weaving;
• clamps to secure the work;
• decorations.

Clear the branch of leaves and twigs, trying to maintain the integrity of the bark. Then carefully bend it into a ring and secure it with a clothespin. Fill a fireproof container with water, place the workpiece there and boil over low heat for half an hour.

Cool the ring. Replace the clothespin that held the ends of the branch with fishing line and clamps.

Using the diagram in the photo, weave a web.

Similar scheme. Maybe the weaving looks more clear on her.

The essence of making a web is simple. They weave in rows in a circle. The thinner the thread, the more difficult the work. The knots are tied on the ring eight times at equal distances from each other. In the second and subsequent rows they are formed between the nodes of the first row.

While working, you can weave decorations into the web.

Mask the place where the ends of the branch are fastened with twine.

Here's the talisman » made from a willow branch twisted several times and decorated with strips of multi-colored fabric.

DIY dream catcher made of wire

Completely non-standard options are obtained by weaving knitted napkins into the hoop. There are a lot of patterns for crochet, so you can improvise to the fullest extent. And now the master class.

Prepare:

• wire circle about 30 cm in diameter;
• round knitted napkin;
• threads of the same color and texture from which the napkin is made;
• pins;
• beads, shells, pendants, etc.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Coat a wire hoop with glue and wrap it with yarn or tie it in knots. Both options look pretty nice. When using macrame binding, you need to place the knots on one side. Another interesting example of binding with spiral twisting. In general, you can supplement the master class with your own ideas on the go and subsequently get something that no one else has done yet.

2. After completing the winding, fasten the thread and leave the end to form a loop.

3. Place the napkin in the center of the circle. Now it will need to be tensioned evenly. To achieve this uniformity, first fasten the top, then the bottom, the right side and the left, as if crosswise. Then the intermediate sides are pulled, one from each quarter of the circle.

The result is a drawing in the shape of a multi-pointed star.

The threads that remain when pulled are used for stringing and securing decorative elements.

Here's what you can do at home.

A simple method on a hoop

This is probably the simplest example of a craft.

Weaving is done on a hoop. About , how to weave a dream catcher with your own hands has already been discussed. The same scheme applies here.

For weaving, take the inner circle. As soon as the work is completed, it is inserted into the outer one and secured.

Feathers and other decorations are hung on the free ends of the threads.

Decoration examples:

1. Winding with blue threads goes well with feather pendants of the same color.

2. A dream catcher with a smaller diameter and long feathers.

3. “Amulet” with a web of beads.

The video will clearly demonstrate how to make such an Indian craft yourself.

The owner of the “treasure” of the ancient people will immediately be made the leader of the “Indian tribe”.