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Butterfly Perler Bead Pattern
A ready-to-print Perler bead pattern with grid preview, material list, and share card downloads.
This Butterfly pattern is generated with a real Perler bead palette so the preview maps to purchasable bead colors.
Use the downloads below for printing, material planning, or sharing the pattern with another maker.
| Code | Color | HEX | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| P12 | 80-15207 Charcoal | #4f595a | 277 |
| P29 | 80-19004 Orange | #eb7b31 | 228 |
| P80 | 80-15252 Slate Blue | #5e6d7b | 169 |
| P63 | 80-19092 Dark Grey | #585c61 | 140 |
| P41 | 80-19021 Light Brown | #936848 | 87 |
| P77 | 80-15249 Honey | #da8c2c | 69 |
| P37 | 80-19012 Brown | #674c44 | 62 |
| P39 | 80-19018 Black | #323234 | 43 |
| P38 | 80-19017 Grey | #909497 | 27 |
| P26 | 80-19001 White | #eaefee | 14 |
Grid size
52 x 52
Color count
15
Bead count
1146
Making notes
Start with the outer silhouette, then place the face, accents, and small edge details. Leave tiny highlight colors for the end.
Perler color codes are listed in the materials file. Screen HEX values are only a preview reference.
- Print the PDF if you prefer row-by-row building.
- Replace very low-count colors in the editor if you want fewer bead bags.
- Upload your own photo from the homepage to generate a custom pattern.
Download guide
Use the download buttons above for all files needed to build this pattern. Start with the PDF for printing, then use the CSV to check color codes and quantities.
- PNG: high-resolution grid preview for saving or sharing.
- PDF: printer-friendly pattern reference.
- CSV: material list with bead codes and quantities.
- Share card: social preview for communities and posts.
Pattern FAQ
How many beads does the Butterfly pattern use?
The 52 x 52 grid uses 1146 beads across 15 real Perler colors.
Is the Butterfly pattern beginner friendly?
This is a larger project and is better suited to makers who have used connected pegboards before.
How many 29 x 29 pegboards does this pattern need?
Plan for a 2 x 2 connected-board layout, or 4 boards in total.
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