Blue Whale

This blue whale keeps things simple with a soft gradient: a dark blue back and a lighter blue belly, split by a clean line that holds the whole design together. One square equals one bead — start with the outline and the back, then work your way down to the belly, saving the eye and the little water spout for last since they’re easiest to drop in once everything else is set. The silhouette runs wide across the pegboard, so count your beads row by row rather than all at once, to avoid running short partway through. Iron in small circular motions without pressing too hard, so the beads stay nice and round. Hung on a wall or sitting on a shelf, this whale brings a simple nautical touch to a kid’s room.