3-D Smiley Face Ball

designed by Margo Mead

Level: Advanced

Materials:

• 4 yards cord or plastic lacing, cut into 3--1 1/3 yard--pieces
• 141 yellow pony beads
• 9 black pony beads

Instructions:
Begin--Attach 3 strands of cord to a hook or keyring.
Row A: Add 1 bead at a time to 3 pair of strands.
Row B: Continue, add 1 bead at a time to 3 pair of strands (see Row B illustration).
Row C: Continue, add 2 beads at a time.
Row D: Continue, add 2 beads at a time.
Row E: Continue, add 3 beads at a time.
Row F: Continue, add 3 beads at at a time.
Row G: Continue, add 4 beads at at a time.
Row H: Continue, add 4 beads at a time.
Row I: Continue, add 5 beads at a time.
Row J: Continue, add 5 beads at a time.
Row K: Continue, add 4 beads at a time.
Row L: Continue, add 4 beads at a time.
Row M: Continue, add 3 beads at a time.
Row N: Continue, add 3 beads at a time.
Row O: Continue, add 2 beads at a time.
Row P: Continue, add 2 beads at a time.
Row Q: Continue, add 1 bead at a time.
Row R: Continue, add 1 bead at a time.

At end of pattern, gather all 6 strands of cord and tie them in a big overhand knot. Leave about 2" on ends and cut.