Seasonal patterns
10 Halloween Perler Bead Patterns to Make With Kids
Halloween is the perfect excuse to pull out the pegboards. These ten original Perler bead patterns — a cute pumpkin, a friendly ghost, a black cat, candy corn, a bat, a witch hat, a hanging spider, a sweet skull, Frankie the monster, and a mini mummy — are sized for kids, fit on a single square pegboard, and turn into easy decorations for the house.
The best part: every pattern below is editable. Tap Edit this design in Studio and it opens on a virtual pegboard in BeadForge Studio, where you and your kids can change colors, add details, export a printable PDF, or save it to your free BeadForge account.
The 10 Halloween patterns at a glance
| Pattern | Beads | Size | Difficulty | Decorating idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cute Halloween Pumpkin | 163 | 16×13 | Medium | Fridge magnet |
| Friendly Ghost | 141 | 13×13 | Easy | Window hanger |
| Black Cat Face | 131 | 15×12 | Easy | Bag charm |
| Happy Candy Corn | 68 | 9×12 | Easy | Garland |
| Little Bat | 83 | 17×8 | Easy | Ceiling flock |
| Witch Hat | 89 | 17×12 | Easy | Place cards |
| Hanging Spider | 72 | 13×12 | Medium | Doorway dangler |
| Sweet Skull | 134 | 13×12 | Easy | Costume pin |
| Frankie the Monster | 156 | 15×12 | Medium | Party magnet |
| Mini Mummy | 147 | 13×13 | Medium | Party favor |
Building all ten once takes 1184 beads. Jump straight to a design: Cute Halloween Pumpkin · Friendly Ghost · Black Cat Face · Happy Candy Corn · Little Bat · Witch Hat · Hanging Spider · Sweet Skull · Frankie the Monster · Mini Mummy.
What you need
- One large square pegboard (29×29 pegs is common) per design you build at the same time.
- Midi fuse beads in black, white, orange, yellow, purple, green, pink, tan, and grey. The exact counts are listed with each pattern.
- A small tray or muffin tin so kids can sort colors before they start.
- Ironing paper and an iron — handled by an adult.
- Optional: magnets, fishing line, ribbon, split rings, or pin backs for turning pieces into decorations.
Safety first
Fuse beads are small. Check the age guidance on your package, keep loose beads away from little ones, and have a grown-up do all of the ironing. Let finished pieces cool completely before little hands pick them up. Our guide to ironing without warping walks through the finishing step.
How the “Edit in Studio” buttons work
Each button opens that exact design, centered on a 29×29 board in BeadForge Studio. From there you can:
- Make it yours — paint, erase, fill, and pick colors to create a pink ghost, a rainbow bat, or a calico cat.
- Export it — download a printable PDF blueprint with bead counts, or save it as a PNG, SVG, or materials CSV.
- Save it to your account — sign in to your free BeadForge account and choose Save to private cloud to keep your version in your dashboard.
Studio autosaves in your browser as you work, so you won’t lose progress if you close the tab. Opening a new pattern replaces the design that’s currently in Studio, and Studio will ask before it does, so cloud-save anything you want to keep first.
1. Cute Halloween Pumpkin
A round orange pumpkin with a brown stem, a little green leaf, sparkly eyes, rosy cheeks, and a tiny smile. The darker honey-orange stripes give it pumpkin ridges. Kids can fill the big orange areas while a grown-up places the face.
163 beads · 16×13 design area · Medium · fits one 29×29 board
- 6 Brown
- 5 Dark Green
- 126 Orange
- 10 Honey
- 2 White
- 10 Black
- 4 Blush
Decorating idea: Glue a magnet to the back for the fridge, or make three in different sizes for a pumpkin patch on the mantel.
2. Friendly Ghost
Almost all white, so it is a great first pattern for little makers. Two black eyes, pink cheeks, and a small “oh!” mouth make it more silly than spooky. The bottom edge steps down into a wavy ghost tail.
141 beads · 13×13 design area · Easy · fits one 29×29 board
- 130 White
- 9 Black
- 2 Blush
Decorating idea: Tie fishing line through a top bead and hang a few ghosts in a window so they float against the night.
3. Black Cat Face
A classic black cat face with pointy ears, glowing yellow eyes, a pink nose, and white whiskers. The shape is mostly one color, so kids can follow the outline row by row.
131 beads · 15×12 design area · Easy · fits one 29×29 board
- 114 Black
- 3 Blush
- 8 Yellow
- 6 White
Decorating idea: Add a split ring and turn it into a trick-or-treat bag charm or backpack keychain.
4. Happy Candy Corn
Halloween’s most famous candy, with a happy face. It uses the classic white tip, orange middle, and yellow base, and it is one of the smallest designs here — perfect for a quick win.
68 beads · 9×12 design area · Easy · fits one 29×29 board
- 7 White
- 26 Orange
- 3 Black
- 32 Yellow
Decorating idea: Make five or six and string them together into a candy corn garland for a doorway or shelf.
5. Little Bat
A wide-winged black bat with pointy ears, yellow eyes, and two little white fangs. It is short and wide, so it builds quickly and works well when several kids want to make one each.
83 beads · 17×8 design area · Easy · fits one 29×29 board
- 79 Black
- 2 Yellow
- 2 White
Decorating idea: Make a whole flock and hang them from the ceiling at different heights, or stick them up a wall with poster putty.
6. Witch Hat
A purple witch hat with a bent tip, an orange band, and a yellow buckle. Swap the purple for black, green, or a favorite color in Studio to make a whole coven of hats.
89 beads · 17×12 design area · Easy · fits one 29×29 board
- 71 Purple
- 13 Orange
- 5 Yellow
Decorating idea: Write guests’ names on paper tags and use the hats as place cards for a Halloween dinner or party table.
7. Hanging Spider
A round little spider dangling from a white thread, with six stair-step legs, white eyes, and pink cheeks. The legs are thin, so check each row carefully before ironing.
72 beads · 13×12 design area · Medium · fits one 29×29 board
- 5 White
- 65 Black
- 2 Blush
Decorating idea: Tie a string to the top of the thread and let it drop from a doorframe to surprise trick-or-treaters.
8. Sweet Skull
A friendly white skull with big black eye sockets, a little nose, a toothy grin, and pink cheeks. It is a good practice piece for keeping straight rows of alternating colors in the teeth.
134 beads · 13×12 design area · Easy · fits one 29×29 board
- 107 White
- 25 Black
- 2 Blush
Decorating idea: Glue a pin back on the reverse for a costume brooch, or tuck it into a party favor bag.
9. Frankie the Monster
Frankie the monster has a green face, jagged black hair, heavy eyebrows, a stitched-up grin, and grey bolts on each side. Older kids enjoy getting the hairline and stitches just right.
156 beads · 15×12 design area · Medium · fits one 29×29 board
- 53 Black
- 99 Kiwi Lime
- 4 Grey
Decorating idea: Make a Frankie magnet to hold a Halloween party invitation or the family’s costume list on the fridge.
10. Mini Mummy
A wrapped-up mummy with peeking eyes. Tan stripes break up the white bandages, so every row is a little different — a fun counting challenge for confident builders.
147 beads · 13×13 design area · Medium · fits one 29×29 board
- 97 White
- 30 Tan
- 20 Black
Decorating idea: Make one for each kid at a classroom party, or hang the mummy, ghost, and skull together as a spooky trio.
Tips for crafting with kids
- Start with the ghost, candy corn, or bat. They use the fewest colors and give quick, confidence-building results.
- Sort first, build second. Pour each color from the materials list into its own cup before starting.
- Work top to bottom. Finish one row before moving to the next so nothing gets skipped.
- Let them remix. Open the design in Studio together and let your kids choose new colors before you build.
- Check thin parts. Spider legs, bat wing tips, and the witch-hat tip are only one bead wide, so make sure they touch the rest of the design.
These original designs were checked digitally so every bead connects edge-to-edge to the rest of the piece. Screen colors are approximate references to Perler Midi colors, so compare with the beads you actually have. For more ideas, browse our small one-board patterns or turn a family photo into a pattern with the free image-to-bead converter.
Ready to start? Open the cute pumpkin in Studio.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is good for Halloween Perler bead projects?
Check the age guidance on your bead package. Midi fuse beads are small and are generally sold for older children, with younger kids often better suited to larger beads made for little hands. Whatever the age, an adult should handle the iron and keep loose beads away from toddlers.
Can I change the colors of these Halloween patterns?
Yes. Every design has an "Edit in Studio" button that opens it in BeadForge Studio, where you can repaint beads, add details, or redraw the outline. The bead counts update as you edit, so your shopping list always matches your version.
Do I need an account to edit and save a design?
No account is needed to open, edit, or export a design. Studio autosaves your work in your browser. Create a free BeadForge account when you want to save the design to your private cloud projects and come back to it on another device.
How many beads do these Halloween patterns use?
Each design fits on one 29×29 square pegboard and uses between 68 and 163 beads. The exact count for every color is listed under each pattern.
How do I hang Perler bead decorations?
Thread fishing line or ribbon through one of the open bead holes near the top of the finished piece after it cools, or glue a magnet or pin back to the back. Leave the holes open by ironing gently so they stay visible.
Ready to make your own pattern?
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