Beaded Cross Key Chain

Show your faith and create this cross key chain clip with just a few Pony Beads and some simple weaving patterns!
Materials
- Hemp Cord
- White Pony Beads
- Craft Glue
- Scissors
- Key Chain Clip
Instructions
Step 1. Gather your supplies.
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| Step 2.
Cut white Hemp Cord to 60 inches in length. Stiffen both ends by rolling it between your fingers with a dab of craft glue. Allow glue to dry. This will help when threading the beads. |
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| Step 3.
Create a lark knot on the key ring. To learn how to create a lark knot, click here. |
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| Step 4.
To create Row 1, thread (4) pearl white Pony Beads onto the left hand string. |
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| Step 5.
Take your right hand string and thread back through beads that you just strung on your left hand side. |
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| Step 6.
Pull cords tight to form Row 1 of your Cross Key Chain. |
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| Step 7.
To create Row 2, thread the following through the left hand string: (1) pearl white, (2) yellow, and (1) pearl white bead. |
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| Step 8.
Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to create Row 2. |
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| Step 9.
To create Row 3, thread the following through the left hand string: (3) pearl white, (2) yellow, (3) pearl white beads. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete the row. |
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| Step 10.
To create Row 4, thread the following through the left hand string: (1) pearl white, (6) yellow, (1) pearl white bead. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete the row. |
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| Step 11.
Repeat Step 10 to make a duplicate row. |
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| Step 12.
To create Row 6, thread the following through the left hand string: (3) pearl white, (2) yellow, (3) pearl white beads. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete the row. |
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| Step 13.
To create Rows 7-11, use the following pattern: (1) pearl white, (2) yellow, (1) pearl white bead and repeat Steps 5 and 6 to complete each row. |
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| Step 14.
To create Row 12, thread the following through the left hand string: (4) pearl white beads. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to tighten the row. |
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| Step 15.
To secure your key chain, tie a tight double knot at the end of the cord, making sure the knot is snug against the beads. |
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| Step 16.
Repeat the knot on both sides. Cut off excess cord. |
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| Step 17.
You have now made a Cross Bead Key Chain, starting from the top to the bottom. Clip onto your backpack or belt loop! |