This Beaded Gecko is a fun project for lots of kids from early elementary to teens (even Moms). You don’t have to use our colors, see what you have in your leftover beads and start from there.

Trivia:

Geckos serve many purposes. They help balance their weight as they climb branches, they act as fuel tanks to store fat, and as camouflage to help them disappear into their environment. Geckos are also able to shed their tails if a predator grabs them. Source: National Geographic Kids – Gecko

Supplies

• Pony Beads: 22 Light Green, 2 Light Blue, 21 Orange
• Satin Cord cut to 1.5 yards
• Lanyard Hook

It’s always good to have extra in case some get misplaced

Instructions

1) Cut cord to 1.5 yards. Stiffen the ends of the cord with white glue. Let dry. Lace on two pony beads and the lanyard hook.

 

2) Lace the right hand cord through the two pony beads in the opposite direction. Pull snug.

 

 

3) Lace three pony beads on the left hand cord. Lace the right hand cord through the three pony beads in the opposite direction. Pull snug.

 

 

4) Repeat for the next row with two beads.

5) Lace four pony beads on the left hand cord.

 

 

 

6) Loop the lacing cord around and lace it back through the first bead. Pull snug.

 

 

 

7) Repeat Step 6 for the right hand side.

 

 

 

8) Lace three pony beads on the left hand cord. Lace the right hand cord through the beads in the opposite direction. Pull snug.

 

 

 

9) Repeat for the next row with two beads.

 

 

 

 

 

10) Make back two legs by repeating steps 6 and 7.

 

 

 

 

 

11) Lace one pony bead on the left hand cord. Lace the right hand cord through the pony bead in the opposite direction. Pull snug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12) Repeat step 11 for four more rows. Tie off. Add a dab of glue on the knot. Trim

 

 

 

 

 

Hang on your backpack, make a collection or give to a friend.