January 29, 2010- Pony beads are very easy to handle. They have comparatively bigger holes than other beads like seed beads etc. As such, children enjoy doing craft projects with pony beads. Apart from traditional round beads and square beads, the modern pony beads come in many interesting shapes. Therefore, children do not have any difficulty in finding heart shaped beads or star beads and even animal beads. This makes their fun of doing holiday Christmas crafts double. Here are some pony beads patterns exclusively for Christmas crafts for children.

Santa Claus and Mrs Santa Bead Pattern

Christmas is incomplete without Santa Clause. Why not also invite Mrs Santa this Christmas. Make this fabulous Santa pair with pony beads.

Materials Needed

Red Pony Beads
White Pony Beads
Black Pony Beads
Ivory Pony Beads
Silver Pony Beads
Brown Pony Beads
1 yard of 1/8" Satin Ribbons
- 2 in number
2 Lanyard Hooks

How to Make Santa Bead Pattern?

Count the number of colored beads in the pattern and place them separately. Fold the ribbon in half at the center. With the help of a half stitch, secure it to lanyard hook. Now look at the adjoining picture and start lacing the pony beads according to the pattern. When you finish off, tie the ribbon with a double knot.

Pony Bead Butterfly Pattern

This beautiful butterfly made with the help of pony beads can be used as Christmas ornament to decorate your Christmas tree. If you like you can use glitter pony beads that glow in the dark. It'll make the whole project more interesting

Materials Needed

Blue Pony Beads
Green Pony Beads- dark and light shades
Red Pony Beads
Orange Pony Beads
Purple Pony Beads
Yellow Pony Beads
Pink Pony Beads
Bead Stringing Material

How to Make Pony Bead Butterfly Pattern?

Count the beads of each color needed. Now string all the beads in a single line, then go back through the beads as they correspond to the rows in the wing. Take help of the pattern picture here to complete your project.

Penguin Pony Bead Pattern

Winters, Christmas and Penguin- what a combination! Just try your hands on this penguin pony bead pattern.

Materials Needed

Black Pony Beads White Pony Beads Orange Pony Beads 1-1/2 Yards of Satin Cord Ribbon 1 Lanyard Hook

How to Make Penguin Bead Pattern?

Count the number of colored beads in the pattern. Fold the satin cord ribbon in half at the center. Secure it to lanyard hook with half stitch. Now Lace the pony beads according to the pattern in the figure. Tie a double knot when you finish off with lacing beads.