Every Halloween needs a little witchcraft, and this little beaded witch is ready to work her magic! With her pointy black hat, bright green face, and colorful purple accents, she's a fun addition to your Halloween crafting with our free Halloween pony bead pattern.
Looking for DIY witch crafts to make for Halloween? This little witch can tag along on a backpack, hang from your keys, or become a handmade surprise for a friend. Make a few for Halloween party favors, treat bags, or gifts, or hang one among your Halloween decorations. She's a fun way to turn a handful of pony beads into something with a little personality!
From the tip of her pointed hat to the bottom of her black dress, this little witch has plenty of personality. And once she's finished, she'll be ready to cast a little Halloween charm wherever she goes!
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1 - Key Ring
OR
1 - Lanyard Hook
2 yds - Cording
There are lots of different types of cord you can use for your DIY Halloween Witch. I usually use a cord about 1 1/2mm to 2mm thick because it helps your witch keychain keep its shape. Alternatively, you can use a thinner cord and weave a little wire or a pipe cleaner into your beaded witch for extra support. Either method works, so experiment to see which you prefer.
40 - Black Pony Beads
11 - Green Pony Beads
6 - Gray Pony Beads
4 - Translucent Light Amethyst Pony Beads
2 - Translucent Dark Amethyst Pony Beads
Scissors
Ruler or Measuring Tape
Glue (We used super glue.)
1. Thread your cord or lacing through the key ring or lanyard hook. Find the halfway point so you have two cords of about the same length hanging from the connector. Thread both cord ends through the first bead from the same side of the bead.
2. Using the bead diagram for the witch keychain below, continue weaving the rows of beads. Pass one cord through the next row of beads, then pass the other cord through the same beads from the opposite direction as shown in the illustration. Pull both cords until the new row rests against the previous one.
Continue following the diagram, adding one row at a time to form your witch's pointed hat, hair, face, dress, and feet.
The diagram below shows how the two ends of the cord are threaded through the beads to make your Halloween witch pony bead keychain. The red and blue lines help you follow each cord as it passes through the beads. Click the diagram to open a larger version in a new window whenever you need a closer look.
3. When you've finished the last row of your witch's feet, the two cord ends will be on opposite sides. Thread one cord back through the previous row so that both cord ends come out on the same side. Tie the two cord ends together using a double knot or surgeon's knot. Apply a little glue to the knot to prevent it from coming untied. Once the glue has dried, trim the excess cord.
You can also try making this witch pattern with smaller beads, such as seed beads or E beads, to create a little Halloween charm or jewelry pendant.
Looking for more Halloween themed beaded critters? Here are a few more patterns to try.
Make a collection of Halloween pony bead characters and string them together for an easy handmade Halloween garland.
