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Christmas & winter Perler bead patterns

Compare 18 original holiday and winter charts — stocking, wreath, Santa hat, reindeer, penguin, snow globe and more — with 84–264 beads and exact color lists.

Jack Shi
Jack Shi

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Four Christmas bead charts side by side on pegboard grids: a red Santa hat with a white brim, a green wreath with a red bow, a green gift box with a red ribbon and a black-and-white penguin with a red scarf.

Start with the candy cane (84 beads) for the quickest build, or the snow globe (264 beads) for the biggest. These 18 original Christmas and winter Perler bead patterns use 84–264 beads and 1–5 colors per chart. Every chart is a generic holiday motif drawn for BeadDraft, with color names, codes and counts computed from its own bead grid.

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Choose a Christmas or winter motif

Open a card for the full chart and exact color counts. The charts are static reading charts; opening a card does not load an editable project into the maker. For palette ideas and a how-to for your own designs, see the Christmas pattern ideas page.

A tiered green Christmas tree fuse-bead pattern with a yellow star, red and blue ornaments and a brown trunk, on a pegboard grid.Christmas tree bead pattern17×23 grid · 130 beads · 5 colors · EasyA symmetrical light-blue snowflake fuse-bead pattern with branched arms, on a pegboard grid.Snowflake bead pattern23×23 grid · 117 beads · 1 colors · EasyA white snowman fuse-bead pattern with a black top hat, orange carrot nose, red scarf, coal buttons and twig arms, on a pegboard grid.Snowman bead pattern21×24 grid · 219 beads · 5 colors · IntermediateA red and white striped candy cane fuse-bead pattern with a curved hook, on a pegboard grid.Candy cane bead pattern11×21 grid · 84 beads · 2 colors · BeginnerA brown gingerbread man fuse-bead pattern with white icing cuffs and face, a red bow tie and buttons, on a pegboard grid.Gingerbread man bead pattern19×22 grid · 176 beads · 3 colors · EasyA red Christmas stocking fuse-bead pattern with a white cuff, green heel and white toe, on a pegboard grid.Stocking bead pattern12×13 grid · 115 beads · 3 colors · EasyA round green Christmas wreath fuse-bead pattern with lighter green leaf beads, red berries and a red bow at the bottom, on a pegboard grid.Wreath bead pattern19×19 grid · 190 beads · 3 colors · EasyA red Santa hat fuse-bead pattern with a white pompom at the tip and a white brim, on a pegboard grid.Santa Hat bead pattern15×14 grid · 128 beads · 2 colors · EasyA reindeer face fuse-bead pattern with brown antlers, a light-brown head, black eyes, a tan muzzle and a black nose, on a pegboard grid.Reindeer bead pattern21×20 grid · 201 beads · 4 colors · EasyA yellow jingle bell fuse-bead pattern with a darker honey-colored rim, a black slot and a red bow on top, on a pegboard grid.Jingle Bell bead pattern15×17 grid · 175 beads · 4 colors · EasyA round red Christmas bauble fuse-bead pattern with a yellow band across the middle, a yellow cap on top and a pale-pink highlight, on a pegboard grid.Ornament bead pattern17×21 grid · 237 beads · 3 colors · IntermediateA red mitten fuse-bead pattern with a thumb on the right, a white cuff and a small white cross on the back, on a pegboard grid.Mitten bead pattern13×14 grid · 115 beads · 2 colors · EasyA dark green holly leaf fuse-bead pattern with pointed lobes and three red berries near the base, on a pegboard grid.Holly bead pattern14×15 grid · 86 beads · 2 colors · BeginnerA green gift box fuse-bead pattern with a lighter green lid, a red ribbon running down the middle and a red bow on top, on a pegboard grid.Gift Box bead pattern17×17 grid · 217 beads · 3 colors · EasyA penguin fuse-bead pattern with a black head and back, a white belly, an orange beak and feet and a red scarf, on a pegboard grid.Penguin bead pattern15×17 grid · 184 beads · 4 colors · EasyA white polar bear face fuse-bead pattern with grey ears, pale-pink inner ears, black eyes, a cream muzzle and a black nose, on a pegboard grid.Polar Bear bead pattern17×15 grid · 195 beads · 5 colors · EasyA bar of light-blue icicles of different lengths hanging down, with a darker turquoise highlight along each, as a fuse-bead pattern on a pegboard grid.Icicle bead pattern17×14 grid · 108 beads · 2 colors · EasyA snow globe fuse-bead pattern with a pale blue glass dome, a green tree with a brown trunk, a white snowy floor and a red base, on a pegboard grid.Snow Globe bead pattern17×20 grid · 264 beads · 5 colors · Intermediate

Compare beads, colors and main-color share

The table starts with the fewest beads. Main-color share is the largest color count divided by the total beads, rounded to one decimal place. Empty cells are not counted; the grid is the size of the chart canvas.

MotifGridBeadsColorsMain color · shareDifficulty
Candy cane11×21842White · 51.2%Beginner
Holly14×15862Dark Green · 86.0%Beginner
Icicle17×141082Sky · 88.0%Easy
Stocking12×131153Red · 67.8%Easy
Mitten13×141152Red · 73.9%Easy
Snowflake23×231171Light Blue · 100.0%Easy
Santa Hat15×141282Red · 60.2%Easy
Christmas tree17×231305Dark Green · 82.3%Easy
Jingle Bell15×171754Yellow · 63.4%Easy
Gingerbread man19×221763Gingerbread · 87.5%Easy
Penguin15×171844Black · 47.3%Easy
Wreath19×191903Dark Green · 77.9%Easy
Polar Bear17×151955White · 62.6%Easy
Reindeer21×202014Light Brown · 61.7%Easy
Gift Box17×172173Dark Green · 38.7%Easy
Snowman21×242195White · 66.7%Intermediate
Ornament17×212373Red · 77.2%Intermediate
Snow Globe17×202645Robin's Egg · 53.8%Intermediate

Colors used across the set

These 19 Perler colors cover all 18 charts. The list shows how many charts use each color and the beads of that color needed to build one copy of each of those charts. Names, codes and screen shades come from the maker's Perler reference palette; screen colors are approximations, so compare them with your physical beads. BeadDraft is not affiliated with or endorsed by Perler.

ColorPerler nameCodeCharts using itBeads for one of each
Red80-1900514705
White80-190019542
Dark Green80-190106448
Black80-190185145
Brown80-19012447
Yellow80-190033169
Light Blue80-190092119
Green80-19080266
Orange80-19004214
Light Pink80-1907928
Gingerbread80-152501154
Robin's Egg80-152021142
Light Brown80-190211124
Sky80-15216195
Tan80-19035144
Honey80-15249142
Toasted Marshmallow80-15208138
Light Grey80-15181126
Turquoise80-19062113

Where to start

  • Quick builds: candy cane (84), holly (86), icicle (108), stocking (115) are the four smallest charts.
  • One-color or two-color: snowflake, candy cane, santa hat, mitten, holly, icicle use two colors or fewer, so there is little to mix up.
  • Pale subjects: the snowflake aside, the White-heavy charts such as the snowman and the polar bear are easier to read on a darker pegboard or backing sheet.
  • Round shapes: the wreath, ornament and snow globe are built from discs and rings; count the first and last bead of each row against the chart so the curve stays even.

Finishing and hanging

Fuse with ironing paper and a warm iron, turn the piece over and iron the back too, then press it flat under a heavy flat object while it cools. Fused beads are plastic; keep finished pieces away from candles, fairy-light bulbs and other heat sources. To hang a charm, run a loop of thread or a small ornament hook through a hole in a top bead, and check that it holds before you hang it somewhere it could fall.

Make your own holiday pattern

  1. Choose your own drawing, photo or word. Use an original image or one you have permission to adapt, or type a short word in the Text tab.
  2. Set the grid width. The maker accepts 12–120 cells across; a small width keeps simple shapes bold.
  3. Limit the colors. Generation allows up to 12 colors, and holiday shapes usually read best with three or four.
  4. Apply, then edit. Apply the preview before painting, erasing or replacing colors, then check the updated counts.
  5. Export the confirmed chart. Download the PDF reading chart, PNG or CSV. Unapplied previews are not exported.

The PDF is a READING CHART — NOT 1:1, with color counts, symbols and board sections of up to 29×29 cells. Read it beside your pegboard.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Christmas Perler bead pattern should I start with?

The candy cane is the smallest chart at 84 beads. For the fewest colors, choose snowflake: 1 color.

How many beads do the Christmas patterns need?

From 84 beads (candy cane) to 264 beads (snow globe). Each pattern page gives the exact count for every color, so you can check your bead supply before you start.

Are these Christmas patterns copyrighted characters?

No. Each chart is an original BeadDraft drawing of a generic subject, such as a stocking, a wreath, a reindeer or a penguin, not a cartoon character, mascot or brand. If you bead a specific copyrighted character, keep it to personal use and check the rights holder's rules before selling it.

Can I change the colors of a pattern?

Yes. The color tables list Perler codes, so you can swap any shade for one you already own. Swap whole colors consistently; changing a single bead can break the symmetry of a mirrored chart.

Can I print these patterns at 1:1 bead size?

No calibrated 1:1 template is provided. The maker PDF for a recreated or generated project is a READING CHART — NOT 1:1, with symbols, color counts and sections of up to 29×29 cells. Read it beside the pegboard.

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