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Thanksgiving Perler Bead Patterns
Choose from 12 original turkey, pumpkin and harvest grids. Every design has an editable source, exact bead counts, a numbered PNG chart and a free browser-print sheet. Start with the mini turkey for a small project, or make the classic fan turkey for a wider table decoration.
Pick a pattern and start making
All 12 layouts fit within a 29 × 29 square pegboard. Their digital palettes are starting points, not official brand matches. You can use a compatible Perler, Hama or other fuse-bead system; do not mix incompatible bead sizes.
Which Thanksgiving pattern should I choose?
Small gift or magnet: the 13 × 15 mini turkey uses 124 beads. Add a suitable magnet only after cooling and follow the adhesive instructions. Keep magnets away from young children.
Table setting: choose the classic fan turkey or pumpkin pie slice and place it flat beside a handwritten place card. These patterns do not include freestanding card holders.
Autumn display: pair the acorn with the copper maple leaf, wreath and mushroom. Each is a separate connected grid, so there is no hidden assembly step.
Print, edit or start from your own photo
Open a pattern page to download its exact numbered PNG chart, transparent PNG or color-count CSV. Print Grid opens a clean browser sheet; choose your browser’s Save as PDF destination if available. Open & Edit Pattern loads the actual matrix in the designer, not a sample image.
Make a bead pattern from a photo Open the image generator
Plan a Thanksgiving craft session
US Thanksgiving in 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26. Prepare color bowls and print the charts before the session. Begin with one small motif before committing to a set; fusing and cooling time depends on your bead system, iron and technique.
Before you iron
Use a compatible pegboard and manufacturer-approved ironing paper. An adult must handle the hot iron and warm plastic. Follow the bead maker’s heating instructions instead of a universal temperature claim. Small beads are a choking hazard and are not suitable for children under 3.
Can I use these with Hama beads?
Yes, adapt the digital colors to a compatible square-grid fuse-bead range and check bead pitch and pegboard dimensions. The color names and HEX values here are digital approximations, not verified Perler or Hama product numbers.
Are the charts physically tested?
The matrices are checked for valid cells, exact color totals and one orthogonally connected piece. We have not physically test-fused these designs. Check narrow points and handle cooled pieces gently.
Explore the full Community Pattern Gallery for more original designs.