Mini God’s Eyes
Mini God’s Eyes are a colorful yarn craft that kids can make with just a few simple supplies. They are small enough to turn into a camp swap, backpack charm, ornament, necklace, or handmade gift.
This easy craft is a nice choice for VBS, camp crafts, Sunday school, or classroom activities. Children can practice wrapping, pattern making, and color choices while creating something bright and meaningful.
Fun Facts
The Ojo de Dios, also called God’s Eye, is a traditional woven symbol associated with the Huichol people of Mexico. In one tradition, the center eye was made when a child was born, and more yarn was added each year until the child turned five.
God’s Eyes are often made with crossed sticks and colorful yarn. The finished design can remind children of watching over, care, and protection.
Supplies
- Mini craft sticks
- Multi-colored yarn
- Low temp glue gun or tacky glue
- Scissors
- Optional: pin back, ribbon loop, cord, or necklace string
Instructions
- Glue two mini craft sticks together in an X shape. Let the glue dry before wrapping.
- Glue or tie the end of the yarn to the center where the sticks cross.
- Wrap the yarn over and around one stick, then move to the next stick and wrap again. Keep going around the X shape in the same direction.
- Pull the yarn gently as you wrap so the design stays neat. Push the yarn toward the center as needed.
- Continue wrapping until most of the craft sticks are covered.
- Glue the yarn end to the back and trim away any extra yarn.
- Add a pin back, ribbon loop, or cord if you want to turn your Mini God’s Eye into a swap, ornament, or necklace.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this craft as a simple way to talk about patterns, symmetry, and cultural art traditions. Ask children to choose two or three yarn colors and create a repeating pattern as they wrap.
For a writing activity, have kids write a short sentence about who they would like to give their Mini God’s Eye to and why. For a classroom display, hang the finished crafts together on a bulletin board titled “Colorful Patterns We Made.”
Supplies
Multi-colored yarn
Mini Craft Sticks
Low Temp Glue Gun or Tacky Glue
Instructions
Glue two mini craft sticks together forming and "X". Glue the end of the yarn to the middle where your sticks cross.
Begin by wrapping the yarn over and around one leg of one craft stick, then over and around the next next leg. Pull the yarn tight each time and push it toward the center. (Diagram below shows back side of the God's Eye).
Continue until the craft sticks are covered. Glue and trim.
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Contributor
Terri is the creator of makingfriends.com, freekidscrafts.com, scoutswaps.com and badginabag.com. Her work is republished all over the internet and is considered the queen of kids crafts.
