Banish bad dreams and negative energy with this stylish craft! Dream catchers are said to allow good dreams through, while any nightmares get caught in the web. Follow our step-by-step photo and video tutorial to make one of your own!
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What string is used for dreamcatchers?
We used a 3mm cotton macrame “rope” to make our macrame dream catcher. Cotton macrame cord is really nice to work with since it’s strong, but also flexible and soft.
What do you need to make a macrame dream catcher?
To make a macrame dreamcatcher you need 3 main supplies:
macrame cord in the colour of your choice a macrame hoop (metal ring) wooden beads
Where is the best place to put a dreamcatcher?
Dream catchers are traditionally kept in a child’s bedroom, near a crib or the headboard of the bed. You can also place dreamcatchers in the window, where sunlight is said to destroy all the bad dreams that are caught in the web. Nowadays a lot of people treat dreamcatchers as a decoration, using them as wall hangings in the living room or any other place you want to create positive vibes.
Where can I buy a macrame hoop and macrame cord?
There are also a lot of macrame specific shops and websites. Try Googling “macrame supplies your city name here” to find a local store!
These macrame dreamcatchers are a great intermediate level macrame project! They’re so intricate and pretty, which also makes them a really cool homemade gift. Add even more style by tying on small macrame feathers (which are a really fun beginners project) to the bottom of the cords that don’t have beads!
Here’s even more macrame craft ideas:
How to Make a Macrame Feather
Macrame Bracelet
How to Make Macrame Earrings
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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