How to Make the Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace Kit (Abridged Version)

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Learn how to kumihimo with this Exclusive Beadaholique jewelry kit. In this video you will see how to do each step of these Kumihimo necklaces from braiding your necklace, adding beads to tying off and finishing this necklace.

Designer: Kat Silvia

You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com:

Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Black & Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-GP-006JX
https://beadaholique.com/products/lon...

Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Black & Silver - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-SP-006JZ
https://beadaholique.com/products/lon...

Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Black & Rainbow Teal - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-SP-006JK
https://beadaholique.com/products/lon...

Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Black & Rainbow Purple - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-SP-006JL
https://beadaholique.com/products/lon...

Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Blue & Rose Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-C-006QE
https://beadaholique.com/products/lon...

Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Teal & Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-GP-006KX
https://beadaholique.com/products/lon...

Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - White & Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-GP-006SX
https://beadaholique.com/products/lon...

Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Rainbow Purple & Rose Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-C-006LE
https://beadaholique.com/products/lon...

Here is the full pattern to string the beads: (Please note that this is simply an excerpt from the instructions you will receive when you purchase the kit)

String 40 beads of your main color each on to each of the eight strands. And braid.

Then follow the pattern below, then braid.

1 --- 5 main, 1 accent, 10 main, 1 accent, 8 main, 2 accent, 5 main, 2 accent, 3 main, 3 accent

2 --- 1 accent, 6 main, 1 accent, 10 main, 1 accent, 9 main, 2 accent, 4 main, 1 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 1 main

3 --- 14 main, 1 accent, 6 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 1 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 1 main, 1 accent, 2 main

4 --- 10 main, 1 accent, 7 main, 1 accent, 20 main, 1 accent

5 --- 4 main, 1 accent, 7 main, 1 accent, 7 main, 1 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 2 main, 1 accent, 1 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 2 accent, 2 main, 2 accent

6 --- 8 main, 1 accent, 22 main, 3 accent, 4 main, 2 accent

7 --- 21 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 1 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 2 accent, 2 main, 1 accent

8 --- 14 main, 1 accent, 16 main, 2 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 1 main, 1 accent, 1 main

Then String 40 beads of your accent color each on to each of the eight strands. And braid.

Now for the next section you will add beads in the reverse order of each strand.

For example: on to strand 1 - 3 accent, 3 main, 2 accent, 5 main, 2 accent, 8 main, 1 accent, 10 main, 1 accent, 5 main. Then continue and reverse the pattern of each individual strand in the same manner, then braid.

Finally, string 40 beads of your main color each on to each of the eight strands. And braid.