Hedgehog

A curled hedgehog, 32x32 medium pattern.

Owl Penguin

32x32 gridMedium518 beads6 colors

🐱Cute

Materials Needed

518 beads total · 6 colors

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 32×32
Beads: 518
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

6B3×257
FFB×139
A×42
I×32
J×29
I×19

Keep the iron moving in circles — never park it in one spot. Cover with parchment paper, iron one side, flip carefully, iron the other.

Fuzzy look? Iron slightly less on the pegboard side, then texture with a towel while still warm.

Colors & Technique: Hedgehog

What makes the Hedgehog chart manageable is color blocking: the 32×32 grid resolves into 6 clearly separated zones, led by warm red Cocoa. Lay each zone in beads first, then step back and check the borders — misaligned color boundaries are the most common flaw at this scale, and they are far easier to fix before ironing. Total build time lands around 20-40 minutes; difficulty is rated medium across 518 beads.

Where It Shines

Think of the Hedgehog chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 32×32 grid, 518 beads and 6-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The warm red zones photograph well under warm light — worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler animals charts when teaching kids or running a craft night; mixed difficulty keeps a group engaged.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•32x32 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Cocoa × 257
•Blush × 139
•Black × 42

1
Place beads on a 32x32 pegboard according to the pattern grid.
2
Cover the design with ironing paper.
3
Iron on medium heat for 30-60 seconds with circular motions.
4
Flip and iron the other side.
5
Let cool under a heavy book.

Ironing Tips

💡Medium heat only — too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
💡Keep the iron moving in slow circles — staying in one spot melts that area flat.
💡Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.

FAQ

How long does the Hedgehog pattern take?▼

For the Hedgehog chart at 32×32 (518 beads, 6 colors, medium difficulty), expect roughly 20-40 minutes of placing beads plus 5-10 minutes of ironing, flipping, and cooling under weight.

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