Kid's Craft

Step 1. Gather your supplies.

Step 2.

Cut Black Cord to 60 inches in length. Stiffen both ends by rolling it between your finger with a dab of craft glue. Allow glue to dry. This will help when threading the beads.

Step 3.

Create a lark knot on the key ring. To learn how to create a lark knot, click here.

Step 4.

To create Row 1, thread (4) black Pony Beads onto the left hand string.

Step 5.

Take your right hand string and lace back through beads from the other end.

Step 6.

Pull cords tight to form this row of your Kitten Bead Pet. This will be the top of the kitten’s head.

Step 7.

You will now need to add the kitten’s ears to the top of the head. To do this, thread (1) black bead on the left hand string. Thread the other end of this left hand string through the first bead from Row 1 going from right to left as shown.

Step 8.

Pull the left hand string tight. You will see that you have now added the ear to the top of the kitten’s head.

Step 9.

Repeat on the other side and thread through the first bead from left to right to create the second kitten ear. The ears will perk up into position after creating and tightening row 2.

Step 10.

To create Row 2 of the Kitten’s head, thread the following onto your left hand string: (1) black bead, (1) metallic Green, (1) white bead, (1) metallic green, and (1) black bead. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete the row, which includes the kitten’s green eyes!

Step 11.

To create Row 3, thread the following through the left hand string: (1) black bead, (1) white bead, (1) pink bead, (1) white bead and (1) black bead. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete row, which includes the kitten’s pink nose!

Step 12.

To create Row 4, thread the following through the left hand string: (1) black bead, (2) white beads, (1) black bead. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete row.

Step 13.

To create Row 5, thread the following through the left hand string: (1) black bead, (3) white beads, (1) black bead. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete row.

Step 14.

To create Row 6, thread the following through the left hand string: (1) black bead, (4) white beads, (1) black bead. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete row.

Step 15.

To create Row 7, thread the following through the left hand string: (1) black bead, (3) white beads, (1) black bead. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete row.

Step 16.

To create Row 8, thread the following through the left hand string: (2) black beads, (2) white beads, (2) black beads. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete row.

Step 17.

To create the tail for the kitten, thread (7) black beads through the left hand string. Tie this end to the end of Row 5 in a double knot.

Step 18.

Tie a double knot in the right hand string. Trim off excess cord. Attach your Kitten Bead Pet onto your backpack or hang in your room!