Blue Tit

I have a soft spot for little garden birds, and this one borrows the blue tit’s most recognisable colours: the blue cap on top, the white cheeks, and that cheerful yellow belly that brightens up any pegboard. The brown beak and the black eye go on last, one bead at a time, to really bring the bird’s gaze to life. Before you start, take a moment to spot the top and bottom of the grid: the blue head and back sit up top, the yellow belly underneath, and the little tail trails off to the side. If your beads shift a bit as you place them, don’t worry, that’s completely normal on a square board — just nudge them gently back into place with a fingertip before ironing. Hung on a thread, this blue tit makes a lovely decoration to dangle in front of a window, catching the light all day.