I love getting creative with the kids and this DIY dreamcatcher tutorial is perfect for tweens and teens. How to make a dreamcatcher is much easier that you think in fact I was amazed at how easy it is to make a DIY dreamcatcher.
It is inspired by one Maxi made when we were invited by Bassetts Vitamins to Lakefest earlier in the summer. So this is to share with you how to make a dreamcatcher.

Bassetts Vitamins are all about encouraging family life with more colour and this DIY dreamcatcher certainly captured the imagination of my two tweens and I can not believe just how simple it is to make. I have often dismissed making one as they look so complicated, but I was so wrong! It is one of those crafts that you think if turning our all wrong and bny the time you get to there it all comes together. We were really amazed.
How to make a dreamcatcher is much easier that you think in fact I was amazed at how easy it is to make a DIY dreamcatcher.
If you don't fancy making a dreamcatcher with your kids but are looking for some creative inspiration, then look no further than the fantastic Bassetts Vitamins website. They have a brilliant section filled with fun activities and you can search on age and activity type.

I have to say I particularly love the nature activities especially the cobweb art, bird bistro and nature mandala and the boys are looking forward to making a pinhole projector.

I am delighted to be working with Bassetts Vitamins, as they are the vitamins I give the boys and have for a long time. I love that they are perfectly nutritionally balanced for each age group, including us adults and contain only natural flavours and colours, which is important when you have a child that has issues with certain E numbers! To find out more check them out here or take a look at their facebook or Instagram site. They are all about supporting families in the pursuit of an exciting, happy and colorful lifestyle, but they understand that life isn't perfect and this is what makes it colourful for all involved. They are part of my families daily routine and leave me safe in the knowledge that my boys are getting all the vitamins they need in addition to their diet and that we are starting the day off the right way before we step into our colourful and mostly chaotic days ready to take on whatever may come.
DIY Dreamcatcher Tutorial
Materials:
- Hoop - we used the inside of a plastic embroidery hoop (7inch) (UK Link/US Link)
- Yarn
- Beads (UK Link/US Link)
- Feathers (UK Link/US Link)
- Scissors
- Large eye needles (UK Link/US Link)
How to make a DIY Dreamcatcher

As our plastic hoop was blue plastic we covered it in the yarn (but you could use pieces of string) by wrapping it around it until it was completely covered. To make it easier for children then tape the end of the yarn to the hoop. I tied the ends together with a knot and creative a loop at the top of the hoop so that the dreamcatcher could be hung from it.

Then we started lacing the web of our dreamcatcher. I found this next image that shows you just how really simple it is on we heart it.

The trick is to try and keep the gap between each of the web joins on the first round approximately the same distance apart.

Once you have creative the first round of the web, you start again but lace around the center point of the web loop you made initially.

Keep going until you get to the centre. Do not worry if you think it is going all wonky, it will come together in the end - honest! When you get to the center you can just tie it in a knot and leave it, but Mini wanted to add a bead in the centre!

So we threaded the wool on to a large eyed needed and then added it to the center and tied it at the other side.

That is the thing about dreamcatchers you can add beads at any point when you are making it. If you look at the one Maxi made at Lakefest he interspersed beads through his lacing using a dab of glue to secure.

Next we added a couple of feathers to dangle below you could also use pom poms. Our feathers had florists wire wrapped around them. We tied the yarn around the feather and then threaded the yarn and wire through a bead.

The bead covers the wool and the top of the feather for a great finish.

We did the same to another feather, but you could have as many as you want. Or swap out the feathers for more beads. We then tied them on to the bottom of the DIY dreamcatcher.

We would love to see any dreamcatcher that you make and do not worry if you think this is a little too challenging for your younger children. Just take a look at this DIY dreamcatcher that Mini made way back when he was four years old.
How to make a dreamcatcher

When it comes to children the act of making is as important as the outcome and this dreamcatcher was elemental in preventing nightmares and helping Mini adapt through a period of uncertainty. In fact, it still hangs above his bed.

Disclosure: I’m working with Bassetts Vitamins in a paid relationship

That is such a lovely tutorial, thank you for sharing
Making a dream catcher is on our to do list – we have all the stuff in, so I must get on with it.
What a lovely craft – I suspect teens would enjoy personalising this too as i know a teen who loves dreamcaterhers 😉
My daughter loves dreamcatchers. I’ll have to show her this pattern as I’ve got plenty of wool lying around.
We have one dream catcher that was given to us and now my second son has requested one. I can’t wait to tell him that we will make one for his room. Thank you for the instructions.
This dream catcher is beautiful. I love it. Great idea!
Oh, I would’ve loved making this craft when I was a teenager! Or now as an adult! We’ll definitely have to give it a try.
Ooh, how pretty! I’ve always loved the idea of dreamcatchers and I’ve nearly always had one hanging in my room as a kid!
I’m on a mission to decorate my girls room and I adore this idea! So pretty.
Oh, I love these. I am Native American and we always went to powwows each year and made some with our tribe and it was just a fun, beautiful craft. Yours are absolutely gorgeous.
These dreamcatchers are beautiful, and I love that they aren’t as difficult to make as they look. We have several dreamcatchers in our house, but have never tried a DIY one. Excited to do it!
Your dream catcher turned out so pretty! I love the look of the multicolored yarn. Pinned to my kids craft board.
We had a dream catcher in my son’s room, and he loved it. It’s been long time, guess it is time to make another one. Love the way you made it.
That dreamcatcher is gorgeous! I absolutely love the colors. So much prettier than the one I bought years ago.
My kids love dream catchers and we actually need another one for my son. Perfect timing. Thanks
Thanks for the step-by-step guide – and the vitamins look good too x
You directions are so clear. I can’t wait to make these with my kids when they’re a little older.
This dream catcher tutorial is absolutely superb! The picture instruction details are perfect for visual learners!
Great tutorial! I like how these turned out and it’s so much fun to see the options for how they can be customized!
What a great tutorial! I have to do this with my youngest — we haven’t made dream catchers with her yet and she would love the rainbow-type yard you used.
I love that you share step-by-step photos of the dreamcatcher making. It makes it looks so much easier!
This is such a gorgeous craft. I love the idea of using multicolored thread.
We love dream catchers. weve attempted to make one before but it was a big fail LOL so your figure is very very helpful, the inside is always the trick, but most beautiful part of the dream catcher.
I like the rainbow of beads that you used to hang down.
My kiddos love dream catchers! We’ve made them before, but they were definitely not as beautiful as the images you’ve shown here. We may just have to try this!
What a beautiful dreamcatcher and such an easy to follow tutorial!
Gorgeous dreamcatcher. My kids would love this so much, I will make it together with them soon. Thanks for the great tutorial, can’t wait to see your next post. Thumbs up.
Dreamcatcher has been hot for over 3 yrs and has no signs of cooling. I am a fan, too. So happy reading your detailed instruction. Thanks so much! XOXO