How to Make God's Eye Craft for Kids

Choose several different colors of yarn for a more visually appealing God's Eye.

Now a common children's craft done at camps and churches, God's Eyes originated from the Aymara Indians of Bolivia and the Huichol Indians of Western Central Mexico. The traditional "Ojo de Dios" are given to a newborn baby to represent a deity's protection. God's eyes are seen as good luck by the cultures who created them. The craft requires few tools and should be simple enough for young children to do with minimal assistance.

Things You'll Need

• 2 Popsicle sticks
• Glue
• Skeins of yarn in at least two colors
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Glue two Popsicle sticks together in a cross shape.

2. Tie the end of one skein of yarn around one of the Popsicle sticks, near the center of the cross.

3. Wrap the yarn over and around each Popsicle stick, moving around the cross clockwise.

4. Change colors when you wish by cutting the yarn and tying it to the end of a different colored skein of yarn.

5. Repeat steps three to four with every color of yarn you are using until the yarn extends to .25-.5 inches from the ends of the Popsicle sticks.

Tips & Warnings

• Use small sticks you find outside instead of Popsicle sticks to give your God's Eye a more natural look.

• Tie off the different colors of yarn on the back side of the craft to give the front a seamless look.

• Use multi-colored yarn to avoid having to tie off the different colors of yarn.

References

• Kaboose.com: Fun Popsicle Stick and Yarn Craft
• Craft Jr.: Camp Crafts: God's Eyes
• The Caron Collection: God's Eyes
• Stephen F. Austin State University: God's Eyes Instructions

Resources

• AHC: Yarn Crafts for Kids
• Minnesota State University: Huichol Indians