Friends, today we would like to tell you about how to make a ladybug from beads in the form of a keychain. This will help us step-by-step scheme weaving this bug, which you will find in our master class.

Tools and materials Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: 2/10

  • black and red beads, quite large;
  • black cord that will fit the diameter of the holes in the beads;
  • keychain ring;
  • scissors.

Ladybug- this is a symbol of spring, which we suggest you make from beads. The resulting souvenir can be given to friends and acquaintances, or simply hung on your keys so that this cute creature will always be with you and bring good luck.

Beaded ladybug for beginners

Weaving pattern

So, let's start working on the souvenir.

Step 1: braiding the head

We start work by cutting off a piece of cord, 80 centimeters long. We string a couple of black beads on it, and send it to the center. The weaving will run parallel. Interesting flat figures of animals and plants are often woven this way.

As a rule, wire is used for this, as it holds its shape better. But in this case, since the product is very small, you can get by with a regular cord. Despite this change in material, the ladybug will still keep its shape perfectly.

If you want to immediately place the product on the ring, then it is better to do this even before the beads are used. You then fold the cord in half and secure it at the folded location on the ring.


Next we cross the two loose tails of the cord in two black beads. We tighten it all and bring it as close to the ring as possible.

Step 2: weave the body

Next we cross the threads in three black beads. With each row the number of beads increases. For the next row we will use not only black, but also red beads, as the formation of the back will begin. We cross the threads of two red and two black beads.

IN at the moment Handicrafts such as beadwork are gaining more and more momentum in their popularity. And this is not surprising, since bead weaving has a beneficial effect on nervous system, and low costs for materials allow anyone to practice this skill.


For beginners, the most suitable option for learning beadwork may be the ladybug, which will be discussed in this article.

In order to make such a pendant you will need the following materials:

  • black and red beads;
  • metal fittings for hanging and thin wire.

Start weaving the insect from the head, and then move to the body, alternating the colors of the beads evenly. If light beads are used, then the ladybug will look bright and catchy. Then, according to the diagram, weave two wings for our figure. When they are ready, they are installed on the body, and then the pendant is attached to the clamp. You can use wire of different colors in your work.


How to weave a ladybug from beads according to the pattern

In this weaving method, everything will happen the other way around, namely from the bottom up. First of all, cut a wire forty centimeters long and place one bead on it. Then bend the main material in half and weave in nine more pieces of glass with two ends of the wire thread. They should touch each other as shown in the diagram provided. Next, again string one element onto two ends, and then add three more elements to one of them, weaving them towards each other, picking up two beads each.

Now you need to make your own antennae for the bug. String beads onto metal fittings and close them in half, keeping the tendril one centimeter long. Roll it in a spiral so that it resembles a curl. Make another antenna for the ladybug in the same way. Insert the edges of the fishing line through the last bead, tighten and straighten. Make sure that the edges are on the outside of the craft. Pull them towards each other again through the bottom beaded strip of this bug.

The next weaving will occur in a similar way. Alternate the combination of color elements according to the scheme that will be demonstrated in the article. Continue making the insect until there are six beads left on all sides. A new row should be woven without adding new elements. Only after this can you begin to reduce the beads in the craft. In each new row there should be one less bead until only five elements remain. Pull the wire and guide it through the upper stripes. Then secure it and cut off the excess with scissors. Hide the remaining edges between other rows, as shown in the picture. To make the craft stable, you can additionally weave the paws, just like the mustache. That’s all, the beadwork of the “God’s” insect is finished. And you can continue to develop your skills by creating other simple figures.

Schemes with a step-by-step description of weaving a lady's cart

We invite you to familiarize yourself with other options for weaving a ladybug using these drawings. You will be able to choose for yourself the ones you like and are most suitable for, so that you can learn how to create such wonderful and cute crafts with your own hands in different interpretations.






A beaded ladybug can be made in various techniques— an embroidered ladybug looks cute on children's clothes; you can embroider it with beads on felt and make a keychain, or use it as a brooch. Training videos are widely available on the Internet.

Beginning needlewomen can try making a model on wire. More experienced craftsmen work using hand weaving and mosaic weaving techniques. Among the non-standard methods of ladybug beading are crocheting and laying thread with stringed beads.

The technique is so simple that even a child can handle it. The finished result resembles embroidery. The whole process consists of several stages:

  1. The base to be braided is prepared.
  2. At its base, the tip of the working thread is attached with transparent rubber glue.
  3. Beads are strung on the second end of the thread in accordance with the diagram.
  4. The thread is laid around the base in tight rings.

To securely attach the beads to the base, you can use transparent glue. Can be used even adhesive designed for ceiling tiles. It is not recommended to use opaque adhesives such as PVA and super glue. For stringing beads, preference should be given to a thin silk thread.

The work will require a diagram. Particularly popular are those designed for cross stitch. It is important to ensure that the beads of the main motif are evenly positioned. In areas with background can be added or removed extra beads. Thus, it is possible to repeat the shape of the base as accurately as possible. This technique allows you to quickly turn the most ordinary item into a spectacular souvenir: Easter Egg, gift bottle, unique spice sets.

Gallery: beaded ladybug (25 photos)


















Working with wire

A simple way to make a three-dimensional ladybug is by stringing it on wire. For such a beaded ladybug, the weaving pattern must be drawn up in full size. The technique is simple:

Beginners mastering this technique are recommended to give preference to large beads. Such products look more impressive. Only suitable for stringing on wire opaque round beads. When choosing a wire, it is better to use a special one with insulating coating. If it is not possible to purchase such material, then, not because of the risk of oxidation, the product is not replaced with aluminum or copper wire.

Ladybug earrings and brooches

Making jewelry requires the needlewoman to have some experience in working with beads, accuracy and patience. Ladybug can be made using hand weaving. To do this, collect the first row by simply stringing the required number of beads. In the second row each new bead lies above the bead of the first row. It is attached with a loop that passes through the bead of the first row and enters the adjacent bead of the same row. Then another bead is strung for the second row and a new loop is made. If it is necessary to expand or narrow the product, then instead of one, two beads are added, or one of the outer beads remains uncovered at the top.

To make a large item, such as a brooch, the “mesh” technique is often used. To do this, the central row is dialed first. The fishing line is folded in half and 1 bead is placed in the center. Then the set proceeds according to the principle: one bead at a time on both ends of the fishing line, 1 bead on both ends. When the required length has been reached, the fishing line is divided and each end is worked separately. Collect 1 bead and insert it into the nearest protruding bead of the previous row. To obtain an even pattern, it is recommended to weave from high-quality beads and according to a pre-designed pattern. Using the same principle, you need to weave the second half of the product.

Volumetric model

You can also make a three-dimensional insect using the principle of a rope using the mosaic weaving technique. To do this, string 5 to 9 beads onto a fishing line and pass through the first one again to make a ring. To weave the second row to the business end the fishing lines are strung one bead at a time and pass into every second of the previous row. Adding or excluding beads in a row helps give the insect the required shape. To add, instead of one, you need to add two beads, and in the next row, add another one between them. To narrow it, two beads from the previous row are connected.

Today, bead weaving is becoming more and more popular, and products made from it are simply incomparable. There is no special investment of time, finances also allow you to do what you love, and how much pleasure you can get from the work done! A beaded ladybug can be the beginning of creativity for beginners and a wonderful figurine for the table, or just a decoration for your neck or favorite outfit.


Required materials:

  • beads No. 10 in red, black and white colors;
  • scissors;
  • wire;
  • fishing line;
  • bead needle;
  • wire cutters

In order to start weaving this cute little “God’s creation”, you need to prepare in advance beads of all the colors listed above. The red tone of the cow beads can be replaced with any other, this is optional. You should first buy 0.3 mm thick wire, as well as regular wire cutters for cutting. According to the demonstrated pattern, you need to create a ladybug using parallel weaving. In this regard, the product should come out large. However, to get this result, you need to make all the rows of the cow correctly. To do this, it is better to bend the strung lines of the “God’s” queen alternately. That is, the cow’s tummy is towards you, and the back, on the contrary, is away from you. So that the divine insect does not change later, it should be filled with small beads, a slice polymer clay or cellophane. Only after this will the ladybug retain its appearance.

It is advisable to start making a God's beetle from its head. To do this, you need to bite off a piece of wire thread for weaving a cow, put on 3 black beads, and also place them at the central point of the segment. Next, make antennae for the cow: collect 3 more black beads and 1 white bead on both edges. Passing a light bead, you should return the ends back to the original 3 beads, pushing the fishing line through the openings of the recently strung black beads for the cow.

Now the second step of weaving an unusual divine insect. You need to collect 4 black beads in order to thread the ends of a wire thread through them, and also cross them, as the cow diagram shows. Carefully pull off the fishing line and repeat the last process. Next, the ladybug handicraft continues according to the drawing. Now you need to make legs from beads, bend the lines of the back and abdomen of the ladybug in the proper direction. Upon completion of the work, the fishing line must be accurately fixed, retracting the ends into the middle of the lady insect.

There are various methods of weaving this cow. For variety, you can even create a flattened example of “God’s” creation with open wings. First you will need to make antennae using beads, then the cow’s head, as in the last skill, weave row by row of legs, as well as the body. Now you need to make a pair of equidistant wings from beads in order to firmly attach them to the body of the “God’s” beauty.

Ladybug pendant

What you need for work:

  • 1 g black beads;
  • 5 g red beads;
  • cow hanging clip;
  • wire thread with a diameter of 0.3 mm.

In the first option, the work of weaving a ladybug must begin with the head and body, changing the tones of the beads proportionally. The lighter the beads, the brighter the product will be. Now you can make the right and left wings of “God’s” craft, as the diagram shows. Next, install the wings on the cow’s body, and also secure the pendant to the clip. You can use wire of various shades.


The production of the second version of “God’s creation” from beads is done from the bottom up. At the beginning of work, you should cut the wire thread approximately 40 cm in length and put on 1 bead. Next, bend the wire in half, weave in 9 more pieces of beads with both edges of the fishing line so that they touch each other, as reflected in the diagram of the cow. Then you need to collect 1 bead on the two ends of the wire, then on one of the bases 3 more beads and weave them towards each other, picking up 2 beads with each piece of fishing line.

To make antennae for a cow, you need to string a bead onto a metal thread, close it in half, keeping one antenna 1 cm long, and roll it into a spiral, like a curl. The second tendril of the “God’s” product is made in the same way. Arbitrary ends of the fishing line are inserted through the last beads of the completed cow, tightened and straightened. It is necessary to ensure that the ends of the ladybug are on the outside, and also stretch them towards each other one more time through the bottom row of beads of this ladybug.

Further, weaving “God’s gift” follows the same style. The colors of the beads, red and black, vary according to the pattern. You should weave the cow until there are exactly 6 beads on all bases. The line following it is repeated in the number of beads without adding any. Only after this row can you begin to reduce the number of cow beads (in each line, remove 1 bead from all directions until there are 5 pieces on the wire). The fishing line should be pulled up, leading it through the lines above, screwed in, and cut off the excess. And arbitrary edges of the wire need to be hidden in the overlying rows, as the diagram shows. For the durability of the insect, you can make auxiliary legs in the same way as antennae. “God’s” creation is ready!

Video: Volumetric ladybug made of beads

Contemplating the work of masters who have been perfecting their beading skills for years, you never cease to admire. How easily and quickly skillful hands create real masterpieces from small beads! But these masters once started with simple bugs, dragonflies and spiders. In this lesson we will learn how to weave a ladybug from beads, which will be a step towards mastering this magnificent craft and will serve as a wonderful decoration or decorative item.

To start working with beads, you don’t need much:

  • high-quality materials (beads, bugles, beads, wire, fishing line, jewelry cable, monofilament);
  • suitable tools (scissors, tweezers, wire cutters, bead needles, organizer);
  • schemes;
  • fantasy;
  • patience;
  • perseverance.

To make this cute craft, you need to prepare beads No. 10 in black, white, red (blue or any other) colors. You should also purchase special wire 0.3 mm thick in advance. You will need small wire cutters to cut the wire.

According to the presented picture, weaving a *ladybug from beads* should be done using the parallel weaving technique. Thanks to this, the craft will turn out voluminous. However, to achieve this effect, each row must be formed correctly.

To do this, while working, bend the collected rows one by one:

  • back - away from you,
  • the abdomen, on the contrary, is towards itself.

To prevent the bug from becoming deformed over time, it should be filled with a piece of polymer clay, cellophane or small beads. Only after this the “insect” will keep its shape for a long time.

Bug weaving pattern

As you can see from the diagram, you should start weaving the bug “from the head.” To do this:

  1. We bite off a piece of wire and string 3 beads (black) onto it. We place them in the center of the segment.
  2. Then we make “antennae”: we string 3 more black and one light bead on both ends. Bypassing the light one, we return the ends back (to the original three beads), threading the wire through the holes of the recently collected black ones.
  3. Second stage (according to the line on the diagram). We collect four black beads and, passing the ends of the wire through them, cross them. Gently pull the wire.
  4. We repeat the previous procedure.
  5. We weave further according to the pattern, not forgetting to make “legs” and bend the rows of the abdomen and back in the desired direction.
  6. After finishing the work, the wire should be carefully secured and the ends hidden inside the toy.

It’s not at all difficult to make clover, which goes well with a small bug. By attaching a ladybug to this “plant” you can make an interesting decoration.

Weaving a ladybug according to the pattern

The diagram shows in detail each step of creating the product. It consists of four petals and a long stem. As indicated above, for each leaf you need to prepare a 50-centimeter piece of wire.

There are various ways to weave this bug. For variety, you can even make a flat model with open wings - such a “bug” will look very funny.

First we make the antennae, and then the head of a *beaded ladybug*, as in the previous work. Row by row we weave the body and legs. Then we make two symmetrical wings and securely fasten them to the body.

Gradually, by practicing weaving these cute insects, you will develop the necessary beading skills. You will have a desire to conquer new heights of excellence, working on more complex circuits or inventing your own motives. And in a few years, beginners, admiring your work, will set themselves goals of mastering such a wonderful art of beading!