From the book:
Tubular slip-stitch crochet with beads is a great technique for creating straps of all kinds This lariat has a tassel at each end and looks great worn around the neck and looped in front. This rope has a very subtle spiral pattern; this could be more pronounced by using more contrasting beads, or eliminated by using all one color.

Other supplies:
Big eye beading needle
Size 8 seed beads: 1 oz (30g) each color A & B