Granny Square Crochet Dream Catcher: Free Pattern

If you’ve been on the hunt for some crochet wall hanging décor ideas, I’ve got just the thing for you. This crochet dream catcher free pattern is super easy and honestly so fun to make. Don’t worry if you’re new to this because I’ll show you exactly how to make this crocheted dream catcher with just a few simple stitches.

This would make a gorgeous DIY crochet wall hanging for your bedroom, craft nook or even as a handmade gift for a friend or family to keep their bad dreams at bay.

If you want to learn how to crochet a dreamcatcher that is super simple to make and looks very stylish then you must try this free crochet dream catcher pattern because it is about to become one of your favorite projects.

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Crochet Dream Catcher Free Pattern: Before You Get Started

Pattern Notes

Skill level: this is an easy project so it is suitable for a beginner crocheter

Finished size: this will depend on what size of the wooden ring you will be using. I used a
wooden ring that is 19cm (7.5″) in diameter (outer edges)

Terminology: US crochet terminology

Gauge: not important as you can stretch (or block if you wish) the dreamcatcher to size

Sizing

I used a wooden ring that is 19cm (7.5″) in diameter (outer edges). But you can easily customise the size of the dream catcher by crocheting more or less rounds.

– to make a smaller sized dreamcatcher, simply crochet less rounds

– to make the piece larger to fit a bigger wooden ring, add more rounds after R7 but pay attention to which rounds have single clusters (a cluster of 3x DC) and which rounds have double clusters (a cluster of 3xDC, CH1, 3xDC) – see below for instructions but this will make more sense once you start making the dream catcher

• R1: single clusters
• R2: double clusters
• R3: single clusters
• R4: single clusters
• R5: double clusters
• R6: single clusters
• R7: single clusters
• R8: double clusters
• R9: single clusters
• R10: single clusters
• R11: double clusters
• And so on making sure you always have two rounds of single clusters followed by one round of double clusters
• Last round: crochet as per R8 in this pattern but it has to follow a round of single
  cluster

Yarn Requirements

This crochet dream catcher free pattern is a great pattern to use up your scrap yarn stash. It will work with the below yarns:

• Superfine/Fingering #1 = 3 ply
• Fine/Sport #2 = 4 ply
• Light Worsted #3 = DK
• 100% cotton
• 100% acrylic
• a blend of cotton and other fibre such as acrylic or bamboo

I used the below yarn to make the crocheted dream catcher:

• Superfine/Fingering yarn (#1 = 3 ply)
• 100% cotton yarn
• Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic – baby pink (12), light rose (11), pastel purple (13), purple (14)

Yardage – when using Superfine/Fingering yarn (#1 = 3 ply) and a 3.5mm (E-4)
crochet hook:

• Color A = baby pink: cca 1.5g = 5.1m (5.6yds)
• Color B = light rose: cca 2g = 6.8m (7.5yds)
• Color C = pastel purple: cca 4g = 13.6m (14.9yds)
• Color D = purple: cca 5g = 17m (18.6yds)

Equipment

• crochet hook size: 3.5mm crochet hook or E-4 when using Superfine/Fingering yarn (#1 = 3 ply) – refer to the instructions on your yarn label if using different weight of yarn
• scissors
• yarn needle/tapestry needle
• measuring tape
• stitch marker
• wooden ring or embroidery hoop
• wooden beads or other material for decorating

Crochet Abbreviations Used

This crochet wall hanging pattern is written using basic crochet stitches in US terms. Download this free printable chart with UK terms.

– MR: magic ring/magic circle – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring

– ST: stitch

– DC: double crochet stitch

– CH: chain

– STR CH: starting chain

– SL ST: slip stitch

– INV FO: invisible fasten off

– (…..) x 6: repeat the pattern inside the brackets by the indicated number of times (in this example, repeat the pattern in the brackets 6 times)

– {…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the stitch counts at the end of each round

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Crochet Dream Catcher Free Pattern: Step by Step Instructions

Construction

• You will crochet the dream catcher in rounds starting from the middle until you have achieved the desired size.
• You will join each round by slip stitching into the top chain of the starting chain.
• You can easily adjust the size by crocheting less or more rounds.
• You will be using basic crochet stitches – slip stitches and double crochet stitches
• You can follow the below guide on specific color changes or you can choose different colors and combinations

Color Changes

• Color A = baby pink (12) – R1 to R2 (2 rounds)
• Color B = light rose (11) – R3 to R4 (2 rounds)
• Color C = pastel purple (13) – R5 to R6 (2 rounds)
• Color D = purple (14) – R7 to R8 (2 rounds)

Written Pattern

I have written the first few rounds without using abbreviations so it is easier for you to follow this crochet dream catcher free pattern.

R1 (color A):

• magic ring – chain 3 – this is your starting chain that will count as your first double crochet stitch – video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring
• 2x double crochet into the ring, chain 1 (Pic 1)
• (3x double crochet into the ring, chain 1) – repeat 5 times
• slip stitch into 3rd chain of the starting chain (Pic 2)
• at the end of the first round you will have a circle with 6 clusters and chain 1 space between them (cluster = 3 double crochet stitches) – in the photo the chain 1 spaces are not very visible because the stitches are close to each other
• {24 including the slip stitch}

R2 (color A):

• slip stitch in the next two stitches and the chain 1 space between the clusters (Pic 3)
• chain 3 – this is your starting chain in this round
• 2x double crochet into the chain 1 space, chain 1, 3x double crochet into the same chain 1 space, chain 1
• (3x double crochet into the next chain 1 space, chain 1, 3x double crochet into the same chain 1 space, chain 1) – repeat 5 times
• slip stitch into 3rd chain of the starting chain
• at the end of this round you will have a circle with 6 sets of 2x clusters and chain 1 space between them (Pic 4)
• {48 including the slip stitch}
• don’t worry if you work is all twisted at this stage, this is normal and your work will flatten out as you crochet along and then stretch it onto the wooden ring

R3 (color B):

• slip stitch in the next two stitches with color A and then slip stitch into the chain 1 space between the clusters with color B
• chain 3 – this is your starting chain in this round
• 2x double crochet into the chain 1 space, chain 1
• (3x double crochet into the next chain 1 space, chain 1) – repeat 11 times
• slip stitch into 3rd chain of the starting chain
• at the end of this round you will have a circle with 12 clusters and chain 1 space between them (Pic 5)
• {48 including the slip stitch}

R4 (color B):

• slip stitch in the next two stitches and the chain 1 space between the clusters
• chain 3 – this is your starting chain in this round
• 2x double crochet into the chain 1 space, chain 1
• (3x double crochet into the next chain 1 space, chain 1) – repeat 11 times
• slip stitch into 3rd chain of the starting chain
• at the end of this round you will have a circle with 12 clusters and chain 1 space between them (Pic 6)
• {48 including the slip stitch}

I will now use abbreviations from R5 onwards so please refer to the list of abbreviations at the beginning of this pattern.

R5 (color C):

• SL ST in the next 2 STs with color B and then SL ST into the CH1 space between the clusters with color C
• CH 3x – this is your starting chain in this round
• 2x DC into the CH1 space, CH 1x, 3x DC into the same CH1 space, CH 1x
• (3x DC into the next CH1 space, CH 1x, 3x DC into the same CH1 space, CH 1x) x 11
• SL ST into 3rd CH of the STR CH
• at the end of this round you will have a circle with 12 sets of 2x clusters and CH1 space between them (Pic 7)
• {96 including the slip stitch}

R6 (color C):

• SL ST in the next 2 STs and the CH1 space between the clusters
• CH 3x – this is your starting chain in this round
• 2x DC into the CH1 space, CH 1x
• (3x DC into the next CH1 space, CH 1x) x 23
• SL ST into 3rd CH of the STR CH
• at the end of this round you will have a circle with 24 clusters and CH1 space between them (Pic 8)
• {96 including the slip stitch}

R7 (color D):

• SL ST in the next 2 STs with color C and then SL ST into the CH1 space between the
  clusters with color D
• CH 3x – this is your starting chain in this round
• 2x DC into the CH1 space, CH 1x
• (3x DC into the next CH1 space, CH 1x) x 23
• SL ST into 3rd CH of the STR CH
• at the end of this round you will have a circle with 24 clusters and CH1 space between them (Pic 9)
• {96 including the slip stitch}

R8 (color D) – last round:

• SL ST in the next 2 STs and the CH1 space between the clusters
• CH 3x – this is your starting chain in this round
• 4x DC into the CH1 space, CH 1x
• (5x DC into the next CH1 space, CH 1x) x 23
• SL ST into 3rd CH of the STR CH
• at the end of this round you will have a circle with 24 clusters and CH1 space between them (cluster = 5x DC) (Pic 10)
• {144 including the slip stitch}
• INV FO (Pic 11 & 12) and leave a very long tail for attaching the work to the wooden ring – video tutorial on How to crochet invisible fasten off
• you can now also weave all the yarn tails in

How to Attach Your Dreamcatcher to the Wooden Ring

Step 1: after you INV FO, weave the yarn tail into your work and come out through the middle stitch in the 5x DC cluster (doesn’t matter which cluster) (Pic 13)

Step 2: your piece should be smaller than the wooden ring to allow for stretching – I have a gap of about 1.25cm (0.5″) between the piece and the ring (Pic 14)

Step 3: thread your yarn needle with the yarn tail, wrap the yarn tail around the wooden ring and insert your yarn needle into the middle stitch of the next cluster (Pic 15)

Step 4: continue wrapping the yarn tail around the wooden ring while pulling the yarn through the middle stitch of each cluster (Pic 16)

Step 5: your piece should be nicely stretched once it is attached all around the ring

Step 6: once you have gone all around the ring, insert your needle back into the middle of the first cluster where you started and tie a double knot on the wrong side of the dreamcatcher

Step 7: weave the yarn tail in or create a hanging loop with it

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