Rainbow
A bright rainbow pattern. 14x8 easy pattern — great for learning colors!
Materials Needed
112 beads total · 7 colorsRainbows in Culture and Craft
Rainbows have symbolized hope, promise, and diversity across cultures for millennia — from the biblical covenant with Noah to the Irish legend of leprechaun gold at the rainbow's end. In modern times, the rainbow has also become an emblem of inclusivity and pride. For bead crafting, rainbows are uniquely valuable as a teaching tool: they introduce the color spectrum (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) in a visually memorable way that children and beginners immediately grasp.
Design Notes: Color Spectrum on a Small Grid
The 14×8 grid accommodates all seven rainbow colors in clean horizontal bands. Each color row uses approximately 14 beads, creating a balanced arc effect when displayed. With 112 total beads across 7 colors, this pattern teaches color sorting and sequencing — a practical math and art crossover activity. The pattern can be completed in about 20 minutes, making it ideal for classroom settings or scout badge projects.