A God’s Eye craft originates from the Huichol people of Mexico and is believed to have spiritual significance. Not only is it a fun and creative activity, but it also allows you to explore different patterns and colors. So, grab your supplies and let’s get started on this exciting craft!
Are you ready to learn how to make a super cool Gods Eye craft? Get your creative juices flowing because we’re about to dive into an exciting crafting adventure!
Directions For God’s Eye
This craft has been around for a really long time and it’s super fun to make. So, let’s gather our supplies and get started!
What You Will Need
- 2 wooden dowels (approximately 10 inches long)
- Yarn in different colors
- Scissors
Step One: Prepare the Dowels
First things first, grab your wooden dowels and lay one of them flat on a table or any flat surface. Then, take the other dowel and place it on top of the first one, but this time, make sure it’s going in the opposite direction. Woo, we’ve got a cross shape now! Make sure your dowels are all aligned and looking snazzy.
Step Two: Secure the Dowels
To make sure the dowels stay together, it’s time to tie them up. Take a piece of yarn and tie a double knot right where the two dowels meet in the middle of the cross. This knot will hold everything in place, just like super glue! Snip off any extra yarn with your trusty pair of scissors.
Step Three: Wrap the Yarn
Keep your dowels in one hand, making sure they don’t go anywhere. Now, pick your favorite color of yarn and start wrapping it around one of the dowels. Remember, we’re going in a counterclockwise direction, so the yarn is going to cross over the dowels. And don’t forget to hold onto the end of the yarn so it doesn’t unravel on us!
Step Four: Continue Wrapping
Wrap, wrap, wrap! Keep going round and round, covering both dowels with your yarn. Make sure you pull the yarn tight as you go to keep everything snug. As you wrap, you’ll notice something cool happening – a pattern starts to appear! If you’re using yarn with different colors, you might see stripes forming. How cool is that?
Step Five: Tie off the End
Almost there! Once you’ve wrapped the whole length of both dowels, it’s time to tie it all off. Tie a slip knot at the end of the yarn, leaving a tail about 12 inches long. If the tail ends up being longer than you’d like, just snip it shorter with your trusty scissors.
Step Six: Loop the Yarn
Now, take the end of the yarn that you just tied off and loop it back around to the top of one dowel. You’re creating a loop, which is going to look super fancy! To keep the loop secure, grab another piece of yarn about 12 inches long and tie it around the dowel, right at the top. Make sure to finish it off with a nice bow. Ta-da, your Gods Eye craft is complete!
You can even experiment with different yarn colors and patterns to make each Gods Eye unique. You’re now a crafting superstar, my friend!
Remember, crafting is all about having fun and being creative. So let your imagination run wild and enjoy the process. And who knows, you might discover a hidden talent for creating beautiful crafts like this Gods Eye. Keep up the great work, crafters!
