Hobbix Bead Kit Kyoto Animal Proverb Keychain

The second in our bead stitch kit series featuring animal proverbs is here.

Make the back view, knit together, and stuff cotton inside for a fluffy finish.
Try making these fun and quirky animals that will make you chuckle.

■Kit contents...Beads, jump rings, keychain hardware, thread, needle, cotton, and construction diagram (string (only for the mouse in the bag))

■Finished size...
【Mouse in the bag】
Beads approximately 2.5 x 3cm
Total length approximately 8cm (including keychain hardware)
【Tiger with Wings】
Beads approximately 3 x 4cm
Total length approximately 8.5cm (including keychain hardware)
【Coachman in Costume】
Beads approximately 3 x 4.5cm
Total length: approximately 9cm (including keychain hardware)
[Sparrow's Tears]
Beads: approximately 2.5 x 2.5cm
Total length: approximately 7.5cm (including keychain hardware)
[The Crane Lives a Thousand Years, the Turtle Lives Ten Thousand Years]
Beads: approximately 3.5 x 3.5cm
Total length: approximately 8.5cm (including keychain hardware)

■ Materials: scissors, needle-nose pliers, ruler (glue *for mouse in a bag only)

■ Instructions: knit using peyote stitch and brick stitch.

■ Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

■ Estimated time to complete: approximately 240 minutes
The mouse peeking out of the bag
is inspired by "a mouse in a bag."
Its meaning is "being cornered."

The dignified tiger with adorable wings
is inspired by "a tiger with wings."
The meaning is "The strong become even stronger."

The horse dressed up in a kimono
refers to the idea that "even a horseman needs to wear a costume."
The meaning is that "anyone can look dignified when dressed in fine clothing."

The sparrow with watery eyes
refers to the idea of "sparrow's tears."
The meaning is "something very small."
The tears are expressed with Magatama beads.

The flapping crane and the turtle with its magnificent shell
refers to the idea of "a crane lives for a thousand years, a turtle lives for ten thousand years."
The meaning is "words to celebrate longevity."

The colors are auspicious.


- The beads are small, so handle them with care to avoid swallowing them.
- Take care when using the needle during the production process to avoid injury.

Variations... Mouse in a Bag (item no. 0114443, JAN 4580194145221), Wings on a Tiger (item no. 0114444, JAN 4580194145238), Costumed Horseman (item no. 0114445, JAN 4580194145245), Tears of a Sparrow (item no. 0114446, JAN 4580194145252), A Thousand Years Crane, Ten Thousand Years Turtle (item no. 0114447, JAN 4580194145269)