This listing is for in-person sales at the AKS Gathering in Minneapolis.

Don't add this to your online order.

The Delightful kumihimo necklace is a beginner-friendly project that showcases a beautiful, intricate design without being overly complex to create. Yes, even the beaded focal beads, despite their appearance, are made from a very simple thread path.

The braid itself is a basic round braid made with size 8 seed beads. You'll want to have good lighting when stitching the beaded beads since the embellishment is made of size 15 seed beads over a base of 6mm rounds and 3mm crystal bicones. Of course, the kit instructions spell out everything in great detail.

Previous experience with the basic round braid (kongoh gumi) on the foam disk is helpful, but not required. If this is your very first beaded kumihimo project, please review our Beaded Kumihimo Starter Guide before beginning your necklace. 

Techniques used:  kumihimo and bead stitching

Every Delightful kit includes printed instructions, big-eye needle, size 18 Superlon, One-G bead stitching thread, size 15 Japanese seed beads, size 8 Japanese seed beads, 3mm crystal bicones, 6mm Czech glass rounds (kits #1-16) OR 6mm gemstone rounds (kits #17-18), TierraCast 8mm endcaps, TierraCast magnetic clasp & jump rings, binding thread, and E6000 glue. You have enough materials to make one necklace up to 27" long.  

You’ll need the following tools (not included) to complete the project: foam kumihimo disk (regular 1/2″ thickness), 8 weighted bobbins (~23g each), clip-on center weight (~45g), scissors, and jewelry pliers.

This is an original design by Rebecca Ann Combs.  ©2022

This kit and the included pattern are offered for sale for your personal use only. This pattern may not be copied, transmitted or taught without the express, written permission of Rebecca Ann Combs.