Crochet Pattern: Star Dreamcatcher

Technically, the technique and materials used to create this dreamcatcher is very different than a traditional, Native American dreamcatcher. However, I really couldn't find more appropriate terminology when naming this project.

This is a fun way to take a relatively simple crocheted doily design to the next level. Think of this as mixed media for fiber artists.

Don't be intimidated by the pattern, even if you have never incorporated beadwork into your crochet. It's a lot easier than you may expect.

Materials

• 1 ball Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread Fashion 3 (super fine weight) 150yd/137 m in White
• US 2 (2.2 mm) crochet hook
• size 6/0 glass beads - 46 beads each of three different colors
• collapsible eye beading needle
• Darice 10 inch metal ring
• assortment of ribbon, yarn or string for embellishing

Gauge

24 sts and rows in sc = 4 inches

Abbreviations

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
slb - slide bead so that it is snug against your work

Directions

Begin by stringing the beads onto your yarn in the following pattern:

[ABC] 2 times, [AABBCC] 10 times, [ABC] 24 times.

Note: The last bead you string onto your yarn will be the first bead you crochet into the design.

The entire piece is worked in continuous rounds with the wrong side facing. The beads will be on the back of your work as you crochet.

Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form a loop.
Rnd 1: *Ch 4, sc in loop* 6 times.
Rnd 2: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space* 6 times.
Rnd 3: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next sc* 6 times.
Rnd 4: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 5: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 6: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 2 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 7: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 3 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 8: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 4 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 9: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 5 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 10: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 6 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 11: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 7 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 12: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 8 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 13: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 9 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 14: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 10 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 15: *Ch 4, 2 sc in next ch 4 space, sc in next 11 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 16: *Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space, ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, slb, sc in next 10 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 17: *[Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space] 2 times, ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, slb, sc in next 8 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 18: *[Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space] 3 times, ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, slb, sc in next 6 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 19: *[Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space] 4 times, ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, slb, sc in next 4 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 20: *[Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space] 5 times, ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.
Rnd 21: *[Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space] 6 times, ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, slb, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times.

	Note that your crochet work will be smaller than the ring. It should be approximately 8 ½ inches across from star point to star point.
	Rnd 22: *Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space working around both the ch4 space and the ring, pull the sc tightly* 42 times, ch 4, sl st in first sc of round, ch 25, turn the dream catcher over and sl st in last sc of the round, fasten off.

Decorate your dreamcatcher by attaching lengths of assorted ribbon, yarn or string to the bottom half of the ring. This is a great way to incorporate pretty bits and pieces from your yarn stash.

A printable version of my Beaded Crochet Dreamcatcher is available in my pattern shop. Pleasant dreams!