Penguin in a Red Hat Fuse Bead Pattern: Free 26×30 Grid
- 554 beads
- 7 colours
- 26 × 30 grid
- Easy
- 2.6mm mini beads
A big red hat, a cream belly and two little salmon feet: this penguin is a ready-made winter decoration. The black outline is thick and reassuring, the colour areas are wide, and seven colours are enough. Ideal for a Christmas tree, a greeting card or a small handmade gift.
The Penguin in a red hat 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 | 554 beads |
|---|---|
| Number of colours | 7 colours (MARD codes) |
| Grid size | 26 × 30 beads |
| Finished size (2.6mm beads) | about 6.8 × 7.8 cm |
| Finished size (Hama mini 2.5mm) | about 6.5 × 7.5 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 7 colours in this pattern
Click a colour to see the matching refill pack. The quantity is the exact number of beads used in the pattern.
- F05Dark Cherry× 200
- H12Seashell× 163
- H07Black× 139
- F23Salmon× 24
- C10Sky Blue× 20
- A26Amber× 4
- E15Baby Pink× 4
The green button adds one 1,000-bead bag per colour to your cart, enough to make the pattern with beads to spare. The second button opens our bead calculator with all 7 colours and exact quantities already filled in: check, adjust if needed, then add to cart. Some colours are only used for a few beads, such as A26 (4 beads), E15 (4 beads): for those, the second button is the more economical choice.
How to make the penguin in a red hat 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 7 colours in the pattern (F05, H12, H07, F23, C10, A26, E15), a 52 × 52 pegboard, bent-tip tweezers, ironing paper and an iron.
- Start with the outline in black (H07). 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 dark cherry (F05) and seashell (H12).
- Add the details. Finish with the small touches: salmon (F23), sky blue (C10), amber (A26) and baby pink (E15).
- 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 Penguin in a red hat pattern?
You need 554 beads in total, in 7 colours: 200 Dark Cherry (F05), 163 Seashell (H12), 139 Black (H07), 24 Salmon (F23), 20 Sky Blue (C10), 4 Amber (A26), 4 Baby Pink (E15).
How big is the finished piece?
With 2.6mm mini beads, it measures about 6.8 × 7.8 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 6.5 × 7.5 cm).
Is this pattern suitable for beginners?
Yes. With only 7 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. The original design belongs to 小秋. This pattern is shared for free for personal, non-commercial use only.
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Original design by 小秋, shared on Xiaohongshu (RedNote). Grid adaptation and MARD colour matching by Yaya's Creative Studio. Made with 2.6mm mini fuse beads.
