Big City Kitty

Leopard Print Kumihimo Bracelet

Skill LevelAdvanced (or at least patient)

TechniqueKumihimo

Time4-6 Hours

Approximate Size7 Inches

This design is a more advanced kumihimo bracelet (you'll be working with 16 strands instead of 8), but the fun leopard print pattern is worth the effort! author signature

This braided bracelet is full of wild style The texture and neutral colors are perfect for any urban jungle setting. You'll love wearing it to work, parties and anywhere in between.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Start by cutting nine strands of the Lovely Knots 1mm ivory Chinese knotting cord approximately three feet long each. Then cut five strands of the Lovely Knots 1mm black Chinese knotting cord three feet long each and two strands of the Lovely Knots 1mm light chocolate Chinese knotting cord three feet long each.

Begin setting up your Kumihimo project. You will be working with 16 strands instead of eight. You will separate the strands out into eight groups with two strands each. Refer to the Big City Kitty Diagram PDF to know how to position your cord. Once your strands are placed correctly, you can begin braiding. Braiding with 16 strands follows the same technique as braiding with eight. You start with the strands at position 16 and work counter clockwise from there.

Big City Kitty Diagram PDF
Kumihimo Setup Text Tutorial
Kumihimo Setup Video Tutorial

Braid until your bracelet is long enough for your wrist when folded over. Remember that attaching the clasp takes away approximately 1 1/2 inches of length from the bracelet. Also remember to stretch the braid before cutting as much as you can to see if that will affect the length.

Glue the ends of your braid into the slot of the antique copper-plated round hook clasp set and allow to dry. You can now loop the fold of the braid around the clasp hook.

List of Components:
Lovely Knots 1mm Ivory Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0095, qty x)
Lovely Knots 1mm Light Chocolate Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0086, qty 1)
Lovely Knots 1mm Black Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0084, qty 1)
Antique Copper-Plated Round Hook Clasp Set (CLASP-0451, qty 1)

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Perfect End Thread Burner

Code BURN

$27.99

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Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Black Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0084

$6.89

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Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Light Chocolate Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0086

$6.09

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Antique Copper-Plated Round Hook Clasp

Code CLASP-0451

$7.59

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Dazzle It Kumihimo Round Braiding Foam Disk

Code TOOL-0034

$3.09

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Nymo D Bobbin Golden

Code NYD-GOLD

$2.89

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Big City Kitty

Leopard Print Kumihimo Bracelet

Skill LevelAdvanced (or at least patient)

TechniqueKumihimo

Time4-6 Hours

Approximate Size7 Inches

This design is a more advanced kumihimo bracelet (you'll be working with 16 strands instead of 8), but the fun leopard print pattern is worth the effort! author signature

This braided bracelet is full of wild style The texture and neutral colors are perfect for any urban jungle setting. You'll love wearing it to work, parties and anywhere in between.

Supplies

Perfect End Thread Burner

Code BURN

$27.99

×1

Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Black Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0084

$6.89

×1

Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Light Chocolate Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0086

$6.09

×1

Antique Copper-Plated Round Hook Clasp

Code CLASP-0451

$7.59

×1

Dazzle It Kumihimo Round Braiding Foam Disk

Code TOOL-0034

$3.09

×1

Nymo D Bobbin Golden

Code NYD-GOLD

$2.89

×1

Step-by-Step Instructions

Big City Kitty Diagram PDF
Kumihimo Setup Text Tutorial
Kumihimo Setup Video Tutorial

Glue the ends of your braid into the slot of the antique copper-plated round hook clasp set and allow to dry. You can now loop the fold of the braid around the clasp hook.