Watermelon Bead Pattern

Watermelon pony beads make such a fun summer craft for kids. This cheerful watermelon bead pattern is perfect for decorating a backpack, key ring, or zipper pull. It is a bright and easy bead craft that works well for summer camp, classroom activities, or a creative afternoon at home.

Kids will enjoy following the pattern row by row and watching a watermelon design come together. This is also a great project for practicing fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and hand-eye coordination.

Supplies

• Lanyard hook or key ring
• 2 feet of bead cord
• 13 green pony beads
• 29 hot pink pony beads
• 7 black pony beads
• Scissors
• White glue

Instructions

1. Stiffen the ends of the bead cord with a little white glue. Let the glue dry completely before beading.
2. Tie the lanyard hook or key ring to the center of the cord so you have an equal length of cord on each side.
3. For the first row, string 1 hot pink pony bead onto the right cord. Take the left cord and pass it through the same bead in the opposite direction. Pull both cords evenly so the bead slides up close to the hook or ring.
4. Continue beading the remaining rows in the same way, following the printable watermelon bead pattern as your guide. The second row uses 3 hot pink pony beads. Keep weaving each row until all 7 rows are complete.
5. When the pattern is finished, tie off each cord close to the last bead.
6. Add a small dab of white glue to each knot and let dry. Trim off any extra cord.

Fun Facts

• Watermelons have been enjoyed for thousands of years.
• The first recorded watermelon harvest happened nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt.
• Today, more than 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown in countries around the world.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Print the watermelon bead pattern in the correct size and use it as a guide while weaving your beads together. This printable is a great addition to bead crafts for kids and makes the project easy to follow.