How to Make a Cute Keychain Made Out of Yarn

Practice fine motor skills by threading beads on yarn.

Create personalized keychains with yarn and pony beads. This tassel-style keychain craft is great for building fine motor skills in young children and makes a whimsical gift for Mother's Day or birthdays. Plastic pony beads come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colors and are safe for children. Practice color and shape identification by sorting the beads before you thread them on yarn.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Scissors
• Key ring
• Clear tape
• Pony beads

Instructions

1. Cut the yarn into five 8-inch pieces. They won't be that long when you are finished, but it gives little fingers enough yarn to work with while beading.

2. Tie each piece of yarn around the key ring and knot it at the top. An overhand knot will work fine.

3. Wrap a small piece of clear tape around the end of each piece of yarn. This makes a stiff end to thread through the bead.

4. Thread beads onto each piece of yarn. Encourage your child to make a pattern, even if it's simply alternating colors. The amount of beads is dependent on your pattern and the child's attention span. Try to keep the length of each string less than 5 inches so the keychain isn't too bulky.

5. Tie the yarn around the last bead on each string and secure it with an overhand knot. Cut off the excess yarn.

References

• Design Sponge: DIY Project: Paper Bead Tassels
• The Yarn Corner: Learn How To Use Pony Beads To Make Crafts And Jewelry

Resources

• Tip Nut: 19 Crafty Keychains to Make