Small bead patterns – free designs on one board

Small bead patterns are the ones that fit on a single pegboard: 29×29 midi beads, about 15 × 15 cm (6 × 6 in). They are done in an afternoon, need at most a few hundred beads, and they are the best place to start for children and for anyone who wants to try fuse beads without buying a big kit. This page collects every one-board pattern from Perleland: animals, Christmas motifs, emojis, fruit and characters. Each pattern downloads as a PDF with colour codes and a count of how many beads you need per colour, so you know you have enough before you start. Small patterns also make great keyrings, magnets, gift tags and tree ornaments: iron them, add a ring, and they last for years. Want a different motif? Pick a picture in the tool, set the size to one board, and you get your own small pattern right away.

Patterns

Cup of Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows and Elf Hat – bead board pattern (29×29)
Penguin with Red Elf Hat – bead board pattern (29×29)
Small Elf with Long White Beard and Red Hat – bead board pattern (29×29)
Green Holly with Red Berries – bead board pattern (29×29)
Crawling Elf Sitting with Legs Out – bead board pattern (29×29)
Gold Bell with Red Bow – bead board pattern (29×29)
Red Christmas Stocking with White Edge – bead board pattern (29×29)
Small Angel with Yellow Wings and Halo – bead board pattern (29×29)
Candy Cane, Red-White Striped – bead board pattern (29×29)
White Snowflake on Blue Background – bead board pattern (29×29)
Red Gift Box with Gold Bow – bead board pattern (29×29)
Santa's Face with White Beard and Red Hat – bead board pattern (29×29)
Reindeer Head with Red Nose – bead board pattern (29×29)
Elf Hat, Red with White Edge and Pom-Pom – bead board pattern (29×29)
Small Green Christmas Tree with Red Baubles and Yellow Star – bead board pattern (29×29)
Red Christmas Bauble with White Bow – bead board pattern (29×29)
A spiral in rainbow colors on a dark background – bead board pattern (29×29)
A yellow hand with a thumbs up – bead board pattern (29×29)
A happy yellow smiley laughing with an open mouth – bead board pattern (29×29)
Snowflake – bead board pattern (29×29)
Christmas bell with ribbon – bead board pattern (29×29)
Snowman with scarf – bead board pattern (29×29)
Red Christmas ornament – bead board pattern (29×29)
Elf hat – bead board pattern (29×29)
Dinosaur Playing Football – bead board pattern (29×29)
Rainbow Giraffe with Elegant Patterns – bead board pattern (29×29)
Rainbow Elephant with Colorful Ears – bead board pattern (29×29)
Rainbow Peacock with Displayed Tail – bead board pattern (29×29)
Rainbow Golden Retriever in Profile – bead board pattern (29×29)
Small cute ghost with rosy cheeks – bead board pattern (29×29)
Fly Agaric – bead board pattern (29×29)
Jack Russell Terrier – bead board pattern (29×29)
Dachshund – bead board pattern (29×29)
Sweet ice cream cone (29×29)
Colourful butterfly (29×29)
Beautiful seashell found on the beach, sand colours and light blue (29×29)
Summer fruits with watermelon, strawberries and lemon in bright colours (29×29)

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Questions and answers

How many beads do I need for a small bead pattern?

A full 29×29 board is 841 beads, but most small motifs use 300–600 because the background stays empty. Every pattern shows the exact count per colour.

Which pegboard should I use?

The standard square midi pegboard with 29×29 pegs (Hama, Nabbi, Pyssla and Perler all use the same spacing). Every pattern here fits on one of those.

Are small bead patterns good for kids?

Yes. The small patterns on this page have fewer colours and big, clear shapes, so children from about 5 can follow them. Pick one with under 10 colours for the youngest.

Can I make a small pattern bigger?

Yes. Open the pattern in the tool and choose 2×2 or 3×3 boards and Perleland recalculates it, or make your own from a picture at any size.

Can I download all the small patterns at once?

Yes. The button on this page collects the small patterns into one PDF booklet with a page per pattern, no login needed.