Totoro at Bus Stop

The iconic scene of Totoro waiting at the bus stop in the rain with a leaf umbrella. 32x32 hard pattern with 7 colors.

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32x32 gridHard488 beads7 colors

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Materials Needed

488 beads total · 7 colors

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 32×32
Beads: 488
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

A0A×130
A×126
H29×115
I×48
H28×42
H45×18

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: Totoro at Bus Stop

What makes the Totoro at Bus Stop chart manageable is color blocking: the 32×32 grid resolves into 7 clearly separated zones, led by neutral Light Gray. 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 hard across 488 beads.

Where It Shines

Think of the Totoro at Bus Stop chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 32×32 grid, 488 beads and 7-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The neutral zones photograph well under warm light — worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler anime 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
•Light Gray × 130
•White × 126
•Green × 115

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

What bead colors do I need for Totoro at Bus Stop?▼

The Totoro at Bus Stop chart uses 7 colors; the full list with per-color bead counts is on this page above. Light Gray is the heaviest demand at 130 beads — check that shade first before starting.

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