When using a 3 inch hoop hitch tie the web using only 8 equally spaced connections around the hoop about 1 inch apart. The entire first row is loosely woven as shown in Figure 6. Start the web by tying a knot at the top of the hoop next to the hanging loop. For a three inch diameter hoop cut a 2 yard piece of simulated fine sinew.
As in Figure 4 and 5, form a hanging loop with the end of the thong then tie around the loop with another half hitch as shown. Finish the wrapping with a single half hitch not as shown in Figure 2 and 3.ĭo not cut the thong yet. Finish the wrapping with a single half hitch as shown. Related Information – What is a Dream Catcher?Ĭomplete all the way around the hoop and then slightly overlap the starting piece of thong. Begin wrapping as in Figure 1 being careful the thong is tightly wrapped but not overlapped as to make ridges. Start by smearing a light coat of tacky glue at the start of your thong wrapping and around the hoop. We are writing for right-handers so left-handers may want to reverse directions when weaving. These instructions show the alternative of making the Dream Catcher with a metal hoop and wrapping it with a buckskin thong. Many make the hoop out of bent willow which in the northern regions needs to be collected and bent in the spring.
