Pony Bead Cross Necklace Craft
Make this Pony Bead Cross Necklace to wear yourself or give to a friend. This simple bead craft is a meaningful Easter craft for kids, Sunday school groups, homeschool activities, or quiet afternoon crafting. Kids can follow the printable pattern to create a cross necklace that can be worn all year long.
Fun Facts
Pony beads have been used in many types of decorative crafts, including jewelry, clothing, and accessories. Glass beads were traded in North America by European explorers and settlers, and the name “pony beads” is often connected to the days when goods were transported by pony.
Supplies
- 10 Ivory Pony Beads
- 20 Lavender Pony Beads
- 1 Lanyard Hook
- 1 Yard Satin Cord
- Tacky Glue, optional
Instructions
- Fold the satin cord in half to find the center.
- Use a half hitch knot to attach the center of the cord to the lanyard hook.
- Lace the pony beads onto the cord using the printable cross pattern as your guide.
- When the necklace is finished, tie the cord ends securely with a double knot.
- Add a small dab of tacky glue to the knot to help keep it from coming untied.
- Let the glue dry completely before wearing or gifting the necklace.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the pony bead cross necklace pattern to open it in a new window and print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This Pony Bead Cross Necklace is a nice classroom or Sunday school activity for Easter, Lent, or lessons about symbols of faith. Teachers can invite children to talk about why the cross is meaningful, then have them write a short sentence about kindness, hope, or helping others.
For a math connection, ask kids to count the beads by color, add the total number of beads, or create a simple repeating color pattern before making their necklace.
Supplies
Instructions
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
