The Pip, Pip, Hooray! Kumihimo Necklace Instructions is a downloadable PDF. Nothing will be shipped to you. If you want to print out the instructions, you'll need to have a printer. You'll have access to the download after you checkout. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open the file. The PDF is three pages long and includes 2 close-up step-by-step photos, 2 stitching diagrams and stringing charts for three different lengths: approximately 21.5", 23.5", and 26.5".
This is not a kit. No materials are included.
Pip, Pip, Hooray! is part of our modular collection with dramatic braided focal pieces paired with swappable back straps. The front of the Pip, Pip, Hooray! features shimmering, color-shifting Czech glass pip beads. The pip's unique flower petal shape gives the braid a fun texture and silky drape. The back strap features comfortable size 8 seed beads braided into a beaded rope. The front and back are connected with super strong magnetic endcaps and the joins are hidden under color-coordinated peyote stitch endcap covers.
Pip, Pip, Hooray! is an all levels kumihimo project, and assumes you already know the basic kumihimo skills:
- how to thread a needle
- how to tie an overhand knot
- how to set up the disk for braiding
- how to string beads and follow a stringing chart
- how to drop beads and lock them in place in the braid
- how to bind off the ends of your braid
- how to glue on endcaps
- how to read a stringing chart
Please download our free Beaded Kumihimo Starter Guide as a reference for these basic skills.
A version of this project is also published in Rebecca's third book, Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry under the title Pip Party.
You'll need the following supplies to make a Pip, Pip, Hooray! necklace:
- Czech glass pip beads
- size 11 Japanese seed beads
- size 8 Japanese seed beads
- Superlon Micro (TEX 70)
- size 18 Superlon (TEX 210)
- big-eye needle
- beading thread
- 6mm stainless steel magnetic endcaps
- size 11 Delica beads
- E6000 glue
- binding thread
The "Pattern Only" option is best for independent beaders either working from their own stash or willing/able to search for their own materials because we do not provide vendor recommendations nor color names/numbers. The supply list is on the first page of each project PDF and includes the type/size of each required component as well as the required quantity. The quantity may be listed as a range if the instructions include stringing charts for multiple sizes. If you would prefer to purchase a complete kit that includes both the instructions and all the materials needed to make a project, please reach out. Depending on stock availability we may be able to make you a kit even if that project isn't currently listed as a kit on our website. (There is a "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page.)
Design by Rebecca Ann Combs
©Rickbecca Publishing LLC Distributed under license by Design & Adorn LLC. This kit and the included pattern are offered for sale for your personal use only. No commercial use of the pattern is permitted. This pattern may not be copied, transmitted or taught without the express, written permission of Rebecca Ann Combs. When sharing photos of your completed project online, please credit Rebecca Ann Combs as the designer.
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