This is an easy pattern to learn beading on,
http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/2003/02_03_stole.pdf I string the pony beads on to the yarn, before I start to crochet, then just add a bead to the ch1 in the V stitch part of the pattern. (dc, ch1, dc)
I made 2 for my friends, daughters, & I've made 7 more since! LOL They are extremely easy, quick, and lQQk fantastic on the kids!! Age ranges from 3-17! They are a blast to make!! I've only been crocheting since August of 2004, so ya know they gotta be easy!!