1. Normally you would find the half way point of the cord or wire you are using and attach it onto the keyring. In this case you will need to make one side of your cord about 5 inches longer than the other before you make a lark's head knot (shown in photo).
2. Begin weaving the beads onto the cord following the pattern. You can click on the image for a larger, better resolution photo.
3. The monkey's head is done a little differently and may be difficult to follow the cord diagram for because it goes back up and through previously done rows so we will attempt to explain. After completing the 4th row of the head, with the longer side of your cord, add 2 brown beads and go back up and thread your cord through row 2. Once you've pulled it through then add 2 more brown beads and feed your cord back through the 4th row again. You should end with one cord coming out of each side of row 4. Continue using the diagram to complete your monkey.
4. After finishing the pattern tie a double knot in the cords at the bottom and apply glue to secure.
5. If you've chosen to stiffen your monkey weave your wire or pipe cleaner through your beaded monkey keychain. You probably only need to do this near the top.
(Seed beads or E beads can be used in place of pony beads to create smaller characters.)
The illustration below uses red and blue to show you how each cord side is woven into the beads. Your cord, of course, will be all the same color.
