#Pony bead keychains patterns free

Leave a little space between the beads, and weave back through beads 1 and 2. To make the heart's upper arches, weave a 'sidepath' by stringing beads 1 through 4 on the right strand. Weave the right strand through the bead from right to left. String a white bead onto the left strand and slide it all the way up to the knot. For more ideas and instructions for fun craft activities, see:Ģ. Continue to the next page to create the heartbreaker.

Whew! After that project, you're no doubt getting to be a pro, and perhaps you have some ladies on your list who would enjoy a softer, more feminine key chain. To finish, tie the lanyard ends in a square knot and trim the excess.īe a square - and keep your airplane's beads in place. Again, skip the yellow beads as you weave back - they are now 'decrease' beads between rows.ħ. Continue bead weaving to create the bottom wing. Once the tail is complete, weave back through the bead to the left of the tail, then string three more beads before weaving back through the last row of the body of the plane.Ħ. First string and weave beads 1 through 6 to create the top of the tail, then string and weave beads 7 through 12 to create the bottom of the tail. Follow the diagram above closely to determine the order in which the beads should be strung and woven. String four beads on the top right strand before beginning the sidepath for the tail. (Both strands will now be on the right side of the plane.)ĥ. Pull firmly so this four-bead 'spine' will hold the plane neatly together. Before starting the tail sidepath on the right side of the plane, string the next four beads of the airplane's body on the left strand - then weave back through the four beads directly above and then back through the last row. You may have to use tweezers to help weave it back through.)Ĥ. (Hint: Before you string the starflake bead on, check whether the lanyard will pass through it twice. String and weave the first four beads of the airplane's body, then use the left strand and follow the sidepath for the nose of the plane. 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.

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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. String a light blue bead onto the left strand and slide it all the way up. Start your kite beaded key chain by looping lanyard around the ring.Ģ.