Last updated on May 4th, 2018 at 05:22 pm
If you love the delicate, boho style of a dreamcatcher, here are 10+ dreamcatcher tutorials for you to make your own, plus several dreamcatcher kits and patterns that will make the process even easier!
Have you ever wondered how to make a dreamcatcher? I remember getting a traditional leather dreamcatcher when I was young, when we were touring the southwest. It hung above my bed for years. I’m not sure where that one went, but now that I’m seeing more and more gorgeous DIY dreamcatchers, making one is next on my list! I love all of the gorgeous takes that different designers have — from simple and modern, to decadently boho. Each one is unique and each one is beautiful!
I thought I’d share some of the gorgeous tutorials I’ve been perusing while brainstorming my own design. Hope you love all of these creative dreamcatchers!
I finally made my own, with a gilded leaf for fall! You can see it here.
How to Make a Dreamcatcher
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There is so much to love about this dreamcatcher, including the bright scrap-busting fabric and the easy lace center. This Gypsy Soul Dreamcatcher is from Shae from Safflower Designs for Pattern Revolution.
If you’re having a hard time coming up with an idea from scratch, Midknits has a great crochet dreamcatcher pattern on Etsy!
While this site isn’t in English, the photos from Mokkasin illustrate how to make these beautiful, delicate doily crochet dreamcatchers. An easy DIY if you’re not into weaving your own.
I love how MapTote put together this chunkier, autumnal dreamcatcher with warm yarn and bright greenery. Would be gorgeous hanging above a fall mantel!
How beautiful would this soft pink feathery dreamcatcher be in a little girls’ nursery or in a cozy reading space? February Skies Designs dreamcatcher requires a little more knowledge of weaving — if you crochet, this one’s for you!
Need all the supplies to make your dream catcher? This dream catcher kit from Worldreamer on Etsy is perfect for getting you started!
This is an incredibly helpful and detailed tutorial for making this modern dreamcatcher from Envato. This one’s made of thick embroidery floss, wood beads, and feathers.
I love the little motivational tag on this DIY dream catcher kit from Seventh and Lark on Etsy—it’s perfect for a nursery.
Into big dream catchers? If you crochet, you have to check out this giant large dream catcher by Caught on a Whim. The use of just one color and material harkens back to intricate macrame designs of the 70s.
The deep jewel tones combined with peacock feathers makes this DIY Peacock Dreamcatcher from Saving More than Me a total eye-catcher!
Urban Outfitters has this fabulous tutorial for a monochromatic dreamcatcher — it reminds me a lot of the gorgeous yarn wall-hangings that have been trending over the last year.
If minimalism is your thing, then this DIY large dream catcher from Almost Makes Perfect would look gorgeous on your wall.
Charm Silkener’s boho dreamcatcher tutorials include a ton of different types of trim — lace, pom poms, and ribbon, just to name a few!
If you just need a little instruction for the center of your dreamcatcher, try this simple crochet dreamcatcher pattern from Meg With Love on Etsy.
If these are all a little too boho for you, try Being Spiffy’s modern dreamcatcher — totally different, totally awesome.
Love to embroider but want to make a dream catcher? This sweet dream catcher embroidery pattern from Sewjenaissance is the best of both worlds!
Which one is your favorite? I can’t decide! If you have a dreamcatcher tutorial, leave me a link in the comments and I’ll add it to the list!
Bharathi Nair says
hi Cori, the dreamcatchers are a dream. I fell love with them. Hope to make one for my little grandsons room. The babies are adorable. see you.
Cori George says
Thank you Bharathi!
mary jo says
I love dreamcatchers and have a history of getting a college degree in art with a concentration in fibers, including loom weaving, batiking with organic dyes (like a gold color derived from marigolds) and other techniques that I’m still interested in. I have been working in the medical field, in different capacities, since then. (Graduated in 1978)
Anyway, this should be fun and EXCITING !
Thanks for this book!!!
emily says
which ones the easiest?
Cori George says
Depends on your skills!
Candi says
Thank you so much. I wanted to make my step-mom one with 5 little ones at the bottom to represent each of her grandkids.
Cori George says
That is such a sweet idea!
Daniel Jonsson says
I love all of these creative dreamcatchers! I really appreciate the work made by the designers. I hope I can make my own dreamcatchers soon.
Mir says
I taught myself, a few years back, how to make dream catchers and just recently started doing it again.. I’ve personally gotten bored with the more traditional weave and patterns..
Currently am attempting to make a dream catcher headband!
Cori George says
That’s great!
LUPE Guillen says
Hi im into dream catchers lately. Ive make several for xmas presents. I just got back into it 2yrs ago. I was forced into retirement after I was diagnosed with3 stage cancer. Almost 4 3cmshort. I needed somthing to do to keep me busy. I micro bracelets. I gave awsy to friends family members. Then I wanted to do pillow cases macreme. I was stuck and couldn’t figure out how much cord. I wanted to hive them away for presents. I still want to make some for myself. Im stuck. Then I seen where crochet doleys were as dream catchers. I had some ftom my mom when she pasted so I put one on hoop. Id lik to have lace and cotton or linen strips. Where can I get this material from. and where is some super deals so I can start?
Rita Theunis says
The loop – I make it from rattan. I pin it into a circle on a blue styrofoam plate – without pinning into the rattan. I just guide it. 3 rouds broad. Then I glue it together with white woodglue using my fingertip to spread the glue. Easily removable when almost dry. When completely dry, I cut the sharp edges with a cutter.
Cotton, linnen, lace – ask frends and relatives. There will be someone who has something.
Good luck