Japanese Lucky Charm Perler Bead Patterns | Maneki-neko, Daruma, Kokeshi

The beckoning cat, daruma, the akabeko red cow, kokeshi dolls, the Shigaraki tanuki, the origami crane and the treasure ship: Japanese lucky charms and folk toys said to bring good fortune, with patterns for the year's customs such as the lion dance, the hagoita paddle, the Setsubun ogre, the Okame mask, Hina dolls and the Children's Day helmet. For seasonal decorations or souvenirs of Japan. Free, with color codes, bead counts and a printable PDF.

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Pattern tips: Lucky Charms & Folk Toys

New Year: treasure ship, lion dance, hagoita and kagami mochi. February: the ogre and Okame. March: Hina dolls. May: carp streamer and helmet.
Add a magnet on the back for the fridge or the front door.
Patterns with lots of red, white and gold look sharper with one round of black outline.

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