3. Use 4-16 ft. of strong but thin string (the length
is determined by the diameter of the hoop).
Knot a loop in one end from which you will hang your dreamcatcher
when it is done.
4. Tie the hanging loop around the top of your dreamcatcher (or
at the weakest point of your hoop).
5. The dreamcatcher repeats the same stitch from start to finish.
To start, hold the string and place it loosely over the top of the
hoop. Move the string around to the back of the hoop (forming a
hole) and pull the string back through the hole you just made.
6. Pull each stitch taught but not too tight or it will warp the
hoop of the dreamcatcher and it will not lie flat when it is done.
7. Continue the same stitch for the first round around the hoop
of the dreamcatcher. Space the stitches evenly, about 1 1/2 to
2 in. apart (making 7 to 13 stitches around the hoop).
8. The last stitch of the first round should be placed about a
half inch away from the the hanging loop.
Stitch for the second round:
9. On the second and subsequent stitching rounds, place the string
around the center of each stitch from the previous round (rather
than around the hoop).
10. As you pull each stitch tight, the string from the previous
round should bend towards the center of the hoop slightly, forming
a diamond shape.
You should see the spider web beginning to form.
11. On the third or fourth round add a bead to represent the spider
in the web. Simply place the bead on your string and continue stitching
as usual.
12. Continue stitching towards the center of the hoop. Eventually,
the stitches become so small that it is difficult to pass the string
through. Make sure you leave a hole in the center of the dreamcatcher.
13. Stop stitching at the bottom of the hole in the center of the
dreamcatcher. End by stitching twice in the same place, forming
a knot, and pull tight.
14. You should have 6 - 8 in. of string to tie 2 or 3 feathers
which dangle from the center of the dreamcatcher.
Tie on 2 or 3 feathers and knot.
15. Wrap a 1 in. square of felt around the knot of string and over
the base of the feathers. Tie two 4 In. pieces string around the
wrapped felt. (Your dreamcatcher is now complete)
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