New Year kadomatsu and cranes
A large New Year arrangement pairs cut bamboo and pine with two connected paper cranes.
Bead colors and counts
Questions
How do I start “New Year kadomatsu and cranes”?
Use a 5mm midi pegboard at least 95×91 cells, with a one- or two-cell margin so you can lift the board. Start from a corner or the dark outline and follow the preview above. This chart uses about 3393 beads in 8 colors—pick them from the legend on this page.
How do I iron it without melting colors together?
Expert boards are wide and tight. Iron in sections and let each patch cool before peeling the paper. Beads face up, baking paper on top, iron set flat. Wait a few seconds before peeling.
Will this work on Perler, Hama, and common pegboards?
Yes. It is a 5mm midi chart, so Perler, Hama, and common pegboards share the same pitch. Buy beads by the codes on this page, not by a store package name.
What should I follow while I place beads?
Follow the preview on this page. The downloadable PNG adds the English title, a short symbol in each cell, bead codes, and counts, so you can print it and keep it beside the board. HD export, PDF, and board splits are in the app.
