128×209 grid · pixel art
About this pattern
This is a 128×209 pixel art pattern using 81 colors and 26752 beads. Difficulty is advanced and a typical project takes about 679 minutes including ironing. Open it in the maker to remix the palette across Perler, Hama, Artkal, or convert into a cross-stitch / pixel-art / LEGO grid.
Pattern stats
- Grid size
- 128×209
- Total beads
- 26752
- Colors
- 81
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~679 min
- Pegboard
- extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards)
Supplies
You’ll need 26752 beads across 81 colors, plus a pegboard, parchment paper, and a household iron.
- Pegboard (extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards))
- Iron + parchment / ironing paper
- 14859 × White
- 1714 × Off White
- 1580 × Very Light Muted Teal
- 1312 × Very Light Rose
- 541 × Very Light Teal
- 514 × Light Magenta
- 500 × Light Teal
- 497 × Light Cyan
- 396 × Light Blue
- 392 × Very Light Magenta
- 373 × Very Light Muted Teal
- 337 × Muted Teal
- 323 × Very Light Rose
- 279 × Light Muted Magenta
- 219 × Light Muted Blue
- 175 × Light Muted Blue
- 175 × Very Light Muted Blue
- 164 × Light Blue
- 153 × Light Teal
- 142 × Near White
- 141 × Very Light Muted Cyan
- 119 × Light Rose
- 119 × Very Light Blue
- 116 × Very Light Muted Blue
- 103 × Muted Blue
- 99 × Muted Cyan
- 90 × Very Light Cyan
- 89 × Blue
- 89 × Light Muted Blue
- 88 × Very Light Green
- 78 × Very Light Muted Yellow Green
- 69 × Light Muted Teal
- 68 × Light Muted Purple
- 66 × Light Muted Cyan
- 62 × Very Light Purple
- 57 × Light Muted Purple
- 52 × Very Light Purple
- 50 × Very Light Blue
- 45 × Very Light Muted Green
- 39 × Very Light Teal
- 38 × Very Light Muted Magenta
- 32 × Very Light Magenta
- 32 × Very Light Muted Rose
- 31 × Light Muted Magenta
- 31 × Teal
- 31 × Very Light Muted Rose
- 30 × Light Muted Magenta
- 30 × Very Light Blue
- 24 × Very Light Muted Red
- 22 × Light Magenta
- 18 × Very Light Muted Blue
- 15 × Very Light Red
- 13 × Light Muted Rose
- 11 × Light Blue
- 11 × Light Purple
- 9 × Cyan
- 9 × Very Light Muted Magenta
- 9 × Very Light Muted Purple
- 8 × Muted Purple
- 8 × Very Light Magenta
- 8 × Very Light Muted Purple
- 7 × Light Magenta
- 4 × Light Purple
- 4 × Mist Gray
- 3 × Dark Teal
- 3 × Muted Purple
- 3 × Very Light Muted Magenta
- 2 × Dark Cyan
- 2 × Light Muted Rose
- 2 × Light Muted Teal
- 2 × Light Silver
- 2 × Muted Magenta
- 2 × Pale Gray
- 2 × Very Light Muted Green
- 2 × Very Light Muted Orange
- 2 × Very Light Muted Orange
- 2 × Very Light Yellow
- 1 × Muted Blue
- 1 × Muted Magenta
- 1 × Very Light Muted Red
- 1 × Very Light Yellow Green
How to make this pattern
- Lay the pegboard flat and gather the bead colors listed above. A small bowl per color speeds placement.
- Place each bead on the pegboard following the chart — work row-by-row so you don’t lose your spot.
- Cover the finished design with a sheet of parchment or ironing paper, fully flat against the beads.
- Iron on medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C) for 10–15 seconds, moving in slow circles until beads fuse evenly.
- Let the piece cool fully — about 1 minute — then peel off the parchment.
- For a stronger fuse, flip the piece and iron the back side the same way. This is what we call double-sided ironing.
Tips
- Always use parchment paper. Direct iron contact warps individual beads and destroys the grid spacing.
- Keep the iron moving in slow circles. Pressing in one spot creates flat dimples in the finished piece.
- Pop the cooled piece in the freezer for 30 seconds before peeling parchment — it releases cleaner that way.
FAQ
How many beads do I need for the Bobette Carolynne pattern?
You need 26752 beads total. The breakdown by color is: 14859 white, 1714 off white, 1580 very light muted teal, 1312 very light rose, 541 very light teal, 514 light magenta. Stocking 10–20% extra of each color is a safe margin in case any beads are off-color or get crushed during ironing.
What size pegboard do I need?
A extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards) pegboard fits the 128×209 grid. The standard 29×29 Perler / Hama / Artkal square pegboard is the most common size and covers everything up to 29 cells across.
How long does it take to make?
Plan for about 679 minutes total — roughly 669 minutes placing the beads and another 10 minutes for ironing and cooling. Beginners may need 1.5× that on their first few patterns.
Can I use Hama or Artkal beads instead of Perler?
Yes. The colors used in this pattern map cleanly to Hama Midi, Artkal S, and Nabbi palettes. Open the design in the maker, switch the palette in the toolbar, then export the swapped chart before you start ironing.
Is this a beginner-friendly pattern?
This pattern is rated advanced based on grid size and color count. Beginner patterns are under 200 beads and 5 colors; intermediate is up to 600 beads and 10 colors; everything else is advanced.
