My Little Sunshine Magic Catcher
Bring a little whimsy and handmade magic into your world!
My little Sunshine Magic Catcher came to life in homage to the Native American Dream Catcher. All the parts of the Dream Catcher are connected to and represent the natural world. The circle of the hoop represents the Sun, Moon and cycle of life. The mandala at the centre is the web that traps the bad dreams and the feathers below guide the good dreams to the sleeper underneath. It is such a beautiful symbol of protection and respect that I began to wonder what else it could do.
So, being inspired by the Dream Catcher and the fairies, I made a Magic Catcher. After the Dream Catcher has protected us in our sleep the Magic Catcher collects and draws sunshiny magic and brings it into our lives when we wake. It gives us the joy and hope of a new day. It inspires us to create beauty and to be beautiful. And it reminds me of the amazing and magical journey we are all on.
What to expect
Skill Level: Intermediate
Language: English
Terms: US
Size: 30cm (12in)
Time commitment: 1 Week or keep to your own comfortable pace
What you’ll need
Yarn: DK (the cozy, dependable kind)
Hook: 4mm (G/6)
Mandala Ring: 30cm / 12″
*Snacks and Coffee optional
What you get
(A digital PDF) fully tested pattern with clearly written step-by-step instructions and photo-tutorials. (Released one part per week during the CAL)
Will I Be Able To Make This?
This is an intermediate pattern, so it does ask a little more of you than a beginner project, but that doesn’t mean it’s only for crochet superheroes. If you’re comfortable with the basics, happy to take your time, and don’t mind learning as you go, you may well surprise yourself.
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Why you'll love this
This little beauty is pure sunshine and magic all rolled into one! You’ll crochet a gorgeous mandala and then get to play with all the fun bits – ribbons, beads, crystals and feathers. Turn this suncatcher into something completely unique to you. Hang it somewhere special and bring a happy splash of colour, whimsy and handmade magic into your world.
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A Note about Copyright
Every Hooked on Sunshine pattern, tutorial, photo, and video is wrapped up in a big cosy blanket of copyright. When you purchase (or download a freebie), you’re getting a personal-use license, which means the pattern is for you to enjoy, but not to be passed around.
What You’re Absolutely Welcome To Do
- Print a copy for yourself.
- Keep a digital copy on your own personal device.
- Make as many beautiful projects as your yarn stash allows.
- Sell finished physical items that you have personally handmade, in small ‘crafter’ quantities.
- Share photos of your makes (we LOVE this!), and if you credit the designer Vanessa Smith @hookedonsunshine.co, we’ll love you even more.
What We Kindly Ask You Not To Do
- Share, resell, modify, redistribute, or upload the pattern file (this includes: even “just in a small group”, pattern-trading sites, or file-sharing folders).
- Use our photos without written permission.
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