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Small Perler Bead Patterns
Everything here fits on pegboards you already own: minis under 20 beads wide — the tiniest clear a small 16×16 square board — and one-board designs up to 29 wide that fit a single large interlocking pegboard. No snapping boards together, no counting out four tubs of beads for one project.
45 patterns all free to print 72 bead colors
Small is the fun scale. These are after-school boards — 18 to just over 900 beads each — and the finished pieces land in keychain, magnet and desk-charm territory. They are also how beginners build the habit of reading a grid before placing a single bead.
Every pattern prints on one letter page with its zone outlines and bead list, and every board recolors online first — pick colors you actually have in the jar, then commit.
Minis — under 20 beads wide — 13 patterns
Keychain and magnet scale. Most clear a small 16×16 square board with room to spare.
Mushroom Built on tangerine and flamingo — 18 beads across a 6-wide board. 
French Fries A 6 × 8 board in 3 colors — tomato does the heavy lifting. 
Red Heart A 7 × 6 board in 4 colors — cherry does the heavy lifting. 
Lavender Heart Built on plum and frosted lilac — 27 beads across a 7-wide board. 
Mint Heart 27 beads, 2 colors, mostly forest and kiwi lime. 
Peach Heart Built on rust and cheddar — 27 beads across a 7-wide board. 
Bee A 9 × 6 board in 3 colors — lemon does the heavy lifting. 
Boba Tea Built on light brown and tan — 62 beads across a 10-wide board. 
Green Creature Built on charcoal and sour apple — 43 beads across a 10-wide board. 
Purple Butterfly 61 beads, 2 colors, mostly plum and frosted lilac. 
Game Controller A 12 × 7 board in 7 colors — light grey does the heavy lifting. 
Corgi Butt Peek A 17 × 24 board in 5 colors — cocoa does the heavy lifting. 
Finger Heart Hand Built on carnation pink and dark spruce — 394 beads across a 19-wide board. One-board designs — 20 to 29 wide — 32 patterns
The full footprint of a single large interlocking pegboard, no snapping boards together.
Corgi with Cocoa Cup A 21 × 26 board in 10 colors — honey does the heavy lifting. 
Witch Hat Black Cat 388 beads, 4 colors, mostly cocoa and cheddar. 
Corn Snack Penguin A 22 × 25 board in 11 colors — thistle does the heavy lifting. 
Sitting Shiba Pup Built on gingerbread and white — 421 beads across a 22-wide board. 
Cozy Carrot Bunny Built on white and mist — 497 beads across a 23-wide board. 
Witch Hat Pumpkin Built on cocoa and brick — 237 beads across a 23-wide board. 
Flame Lizard Walking Built on dark spruce and tangerine — 200 beads across a 23-wide board. 
Garden Lamb Built on white and fawn — 453 beads across a 24-wide board. 
Laughing Carrot Rabbit 620 beads, 6 colors, mostly white and dark spruce. 
Lightning Mouse A 24 × 24 board in 7 colors — lemon does the heavy lifting. 
Flame Lizard A 24 × 24 board in 12 colors — white does the heavy lifting. 
Ember Lizard A 24 × 25 board in 12 colors — dark spruce does the heavy lifting. 
Bulb Lizard Sitting 246 beads, 8 colors, mostly cranapple and pastel green. 
Fire Fox Built on pastel yellow and cranapple — 243 beads across a 24-wide board. 
Shadow Imp 480 beads, 6 colors, mostly white and pastel lavender. 
Puffball Built on carnation pink and black — 237 beads across a 24-wide board. 
Puffball Pixel Built on white and carnation pink — 475 beads across a 24-wide board. 
Egg Fairy A 24 × 23 board in 8 colors — white does the heavy lifting. 
Game Ball Pixel A 24 × 24 board in 8 colors — cranapple does the heavy lifting. 
Catnap on a Clementine Built on cheddar and cocoa — 408 beads across a 25-wide board. 
Vampire Dracula A 26 × 26 board in 4 colors — cocoa does the heavy lifting. 
Giant Carrot Bunny A 27 × 46 board in 4 colors — white does the heavy lifting. 
Fish Snack Cat Built on cheddar and gingerbread — 523 beads across a 27-wide board. 
Flower Patch Puppy A 27 × 29 board in 12 colors — cheddar does the heavy lifting. 
Loud Mouth Puppy 710 beads, 6 colors, mostly white and dark spruce. 
Jack-o-Lantern with Vine 483 beads, 5 colors, mostly cheddar and cocoa. 
Bouquet Panda 677 beads, 10 colors, mostly white and midnight. 
Paws-Up Gray Cat 932 beads, 3 colors, mostly stone and dark spruce. 
Scooter Dude A 28 × 43 board in 9 colors — dark spruce does the heavy lifting. 
Straw Hat Girl Built on dark spruce and yellow — 582 beads across a 28-wide board. 
Kawaii Bat 384 beads, 4 colors, mostly midnight and cocoa. 
Witch Ghost with Pumpkin Bucket Built on dark spruce and white — 661 beads across a 29-wide board. FAQ
What counts as a small perler pattern?
On this page, anything up to 29 beads wide — the footprint of one large interlocking pegboard. The minis run under 20 wide; the tiniest also fit the small 16×16 square boards.
How long does a small pattern take?
The minis are 10 to 20 minutes of placing; the 20-to-29-wide boards run 30 to 60 minutes. Add a few minutes of ironing either way.
How do I turn a small pattern into a keychain?
Iron both sides firmly so the piece holds its shape, then open a jump ring and hook it through one corner bead before the final pass. Designs under 20 wide wear best on bags and lanyards.
Do small patterns still work for classrooms?
They are the classroom sweet spot — one board per student, one assorted tub covers the whole set, and every design finishes inside a class period with ironing done by the teacher.