Penguin

With its rosy cheeks and slightly wobbly stance, this little penguin is a great pick for a first-ever pattern: the outlines are wide, the colors clearly separated, and the result is instantly recognizable. Remember, one square equals one bead — lay down the black outline first, fill in the white belly, then finish with the orange beak and feet once everything else is in place, they’re easier to nudge into position last. Center your pegboard carefully before ironing, and always sandwich your beads between two sheets of baking paper to protect the iron. Once it’s cooled and popped off the pegboard, your penguin makes a lovely fridge magnet or a fun keychain to clip onto a backpack. A sweet, friendly design the kids will want to make again and again.