Chiikawa Eating Watermelon Fuse Bead Pattern: Free 31×26 Grid
- 564 beads
- 5 colours
- 31 × 26 grid
- Easy
- 2.6mm mini beads
A big white head, two pink cheeks and a slice of watermelon in its mouth: summer Chiikawa. Only five colours and a clear brown outline, for a relaxing, quick pattern. It makes a lovely trio with Hachiware and Usagi from the same series.
The Chiikawa with watermelon pattern grid
Each square shows the MARD code of the bead to place. The grid is split into 5 × 5 blocks so you never lose your place.
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Pattern details
| Number of beads | 564 beads |
|---|---|
| Number of colours | 5 colours (MARD codes) |
| Grid size | 31 × 26 beads |
| Finished size (2.6mm beads) | about 8.1 × 6.8 cm |
| Finished size (Hama mini 2.5mm) | about 7.8 × 6.5 cm |
| Pegboard needed | 1 square 52 × 52 pegboard |
| Level | Easy, ideal for getting started with mini beads |
| Estimated time | about 1 h 5 min of placing, plus ironing |
The 5 colours in this pattern
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How to make Chiikawa with watermelon with fuse beads
- Get the grid ready. Print the grid in colour or display it on a tablet next to your 52 × 52 pegboard.
- Prepare your beads and tools. Gather the 5 colours in the pattern (H02, G08, F05, E15, B16), a 52 × 52 pegboard, bent-tip tweezers, ironing paper and an iron.
- Start with the outline in wine red (G08). Place it with bent-tip tweezers, following the grid row by row. It draws the silhouette and guides everything else.
- Fill the large areas. Use white (H02) and dark cherry (F05).
- Add the details. Finish with the small touches: baby pink (E15) and pistachio (B16).
- Iron. Cover the pattern with ironing paper, iron on medium heat without steam. Move in small circles for 10 to 20 seconds until the beads fuse. Let it cool under a book so your piece stays flat.
Frequently asked questions
How many beads do I need for this Chiikawa with watermelon pattern?
You need 564 beads in total, in 5 colours: 322 White (H02), 150 Wine Red (G08), 47 Dark Cherry (F05), 32 Baby Pink (E15), 13 Pistachio (B16).
How big is the finished piece?
With 2.6mm mini beads, it measures about 8.1 × 6.8 cm. It fits on a single square 52 × 52 pegboard.
Does this pattern work with Hama mini or Artkal beads?
Yes. The codes are MARD codes, and our 2.6mm beads are compatible with Artkal mini beads. You can also use Hama mini beads (2.5mm): the grid stays the same, the result is just slightly smaller (about 7.8 × 6.5 cm).
Is this pattern suitable for beginners?
Yes. With only 5 colours and large plain areas, it is a great first project in mini beads. Allow about 1 h 5 min of placing.
Can I sell pieces made from this pattern?
No. Chiikawa characters are protected by their creator's rights, and the original pixel art belongs to 烤烤乌. This pattern is shared for free for personal, non-commercial use only.
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Original pixel art shared by 烤烤乌 on Xiaohongshu (RedNote). Chiikawa is a character by Nagano, © nagano / chiikawa committee, all rights reserved. Grid adaptation and MARD colour matching by Yaya's Creative Studio. Made with 2.6mm mini fuse beads.
