PONY BEAD KEYCHAINS PATTERNS FREE

The top wing ends after five rows of beads, and the body of the plane begins. The yellow beads act as 'increase' beads between rows.ĭon't forget to skip the yellows on your way back through.ģ. As you string each row, skip the yellow beads as you weave back.

Following the diagram below, begin weaving at the top wing of the plane. Click to the next page for instructions on making a beaded key chain - in the shape of an airplane! For more ideas and instructions for fun craft activities, see:Ģ. Tie all the laces together in a tight knot. Thread three pony beads on all four laces. Make sure all four laces are pulled tight. Fold the left yellow lace to the right over the nearest purple lace and under the next purple lace.

Fold the right yellow lace to the left over the nearest purple lace and under the next purple lace.

Fold the top purple lace down over the left pink lace, and fold the bottom purple lace up over the right pink lace.

Fold the right yellow lace to the left over the nearest purple lace and under the next purple lace.

Fold the left yellow lace to the right over the nearest purple lace and under the next purple lace.

Fold the top purple lace down over the right yellow lace, and fold the bottom purple lace up over the left yellow lace.

For more ideas and instructions for fun craft activities, see: Still have more keys to corral? On the next page you'll get all the information you need to create a cool lanyard-style key chain. Use nail clippers to trim the excess lanyard, leaving a 1/2-inch tail. Repeat this process to make 2 more bows with yellow and light blue beads.Ħ. Tie a second overhand knot about 1/2 inch from the first, then string 1 red bead on each strand of lanyard followed by another overhand knot - this creates the 'bows' that weight the tail of the kite.

PONY BEAD KEYCHAINS PATTERNS FREE

To do this, twist both lanyard ends into a loop and then pull the free ends through the loop.ĥ.

Finish the body of the kite by tying both lanyard ends in an overhand knot. Be sure to pull the cords firmly and to keep the lanyard flat as you weave each row.įollow this guide to create your kite key chain.Ĥ. Keep stringing and weaving in this manner, following the pattern in the picture below. Weave the right strand through the beads from right to left.Ĭan you see the kite shape being to take?ģ. Now slide 3 light blue beads onto the left strand. Weave the right strand through the bead from right to left. String a light blue bead onto the left strand and slide it all the way up. Cut the ends of the thread.Start your kite beaded key chain by looping lanyard around the ring.Ģ. Tie a double or triple knot to make sure it’s good and secure. Tie the remaining string onto your keychain.Once you get to the end of the pattern, tie a double knot and make sure it’s secure.Repeat steps 5 and 6 to make the lizard’s back legs. Continue double threading following the color pattern on the first page (the Pattern Page included shows the same pattern it just shows you how the string looks on the inside).Thread a green, purple, green bead onto the right string, and put the left string back through to double thread.

Using the same left string, thread it back through only the two green beads, and pull until snug. Thread two green beads and three orange beads onto the left string. You may need to hold onto the lizard or also pull on the left side to get it pulled tight enough. Using the same right string, thread it back through only the two green beads, and pull tight. Thread two green beads and three orange beads onto the right string.

Now you will make the lizard’s front feet.

Put the left string back through, and pull tight.

String two green beads onto the right string.

Put the left thread back through the three beads, and pull tight.

Thread a blue, green, and then blue bead onto the right string.

This is the technique you will use to make the rest of the lizard! Now, thread the left string back through the two green beads. Now you have a right string and a left string (they should be about the same length).

Place one green bead in the middle of the string.

Pick up a craft kit in the Youth Services Department or at the drive-up window, available while supplies last. Use a simple threading technique and pony beads to make a lizard keychain! Hang it on your backpack, in your room, or as a keychain for your library card. eRead Illinois/Boundless eBooks & Audiobooks.Search Our Books, Movies, Music, & More.Find It at Fondulac: A Fondulac District Library Podcast.

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