A Complete Guide To Kumihimo On A Braiding Loom: Round, Flat, Square, Hollow, And Beaded Braids And Necklaces

I recently got the idea to try Kumihimo in order to make tethers for my Grand-babies pacifiers but I had no clue as to where to start. This book looked interesting, had bare bone information as to how to get started, what supplies you needed in order to get started and different styles to make with those supplies.Over all, I found it very easy to follow and the numerous diagrams very helpful. I highly recommend this book for anyone curious in learning this new skill.One of the other reviewers, which I'm glad I didn't listen to, wrote that the book didn't look professionally done. I don't agree with that at all! Granted, it didn't look like it was mass generated out of one of those huge publishing houses for craft books but I genuinely believe that a passionate person was behind the creation of this book. The content is well organized, clearly written and flows well, allowing you to easily follow along. I appreciate this book and the effort put into it!!I would, however, really like to see another book regarding the different patterns that can be created with the more complicated braids (hearts, waves, repeating patterns...). Just an idea in case the author wants to continue with these kinds of books.

Very informative with lots of detail. Also has patterns with instructions. Cords, wire, and findings are discussed. Excellent resource for everyone.

I purchased this book with a Kumiloom Starter Kit, with pack of extra bobbins (a must!).I was happy to have the author's product reviews (regarding discs) as a novice user.Pages 21 - 72 are actual instructions for setting up, threading, and braiding on a Kumiloom.The instructions are clear and use the numbers on the KumiLoom to help you figure out the pattern.Also included are "finishing off" the braid and how to add beads to your braids.Pages 73 - 84 are pictures of some creative ways to use your braids.Using these instructions, I have already made flat braids, round braids and hollow braids, in only a few days. I have now purchased more bobbins (so my braids can be more complex) and another (more advanced) Kumi book with more patterns in it.This is an AWESOME book for very beginning Kumihimo braiders.

I recently learned the basic round braid, and wanted to know more patterns. This book provided exactly what I was looking for. The author starts with the eight cord round braid, and includes instructions for using sixteen or four cords as well. Then there are the flat, hollow, and square braids as well.For each braid, she provides step by step directions that were easy to follow. The diagrams and pictures were in color and clear. She also provides some color suggestions and samples of how various color and cord combinations will look. It's a great starting place for designing your own braids.The beaded braids section shows how to add beads to a round braid, and shows the difference between adding beads to one, two, or four of the eight strands. I liked the color combinations here, and she suggested a variety of cords and threads for different effects. Now I'm intrigued to try more than the usual satin cords!This book has exactly as much detail as I want to learn a variety of braids and start my exploration of combining different cords and beads. Its compact size (6 by 9 inches, 88 pages) means I can carry it with me to remind me of the braiding moves. I will use this often and for a long time.

This is a good introduction into using a kumihimo disc, it opend up with a review of some of the more popular discs, and some of the other common tools.This book contains very clear step by step patterns for the most common braids you will come across: round, flat, square and hollow baids as well as covering how to add beads to your braids. A nice touch is that some of the patterns also contain short stories to help you try to visualise the flow of the pattern as it progresses.One thing that I did find useful was its section on how to end braids and included how to apply endcaps to your braids for making bangles and neclaces.Finally ending with a short gallery of some pieces including beaded work to get you inspired for your own creations.It would definatly deserve its space in you craft collection.

It does have good instructions - but there are not many designs to try.

Despite having created her own foam loom for kumihimo, the author reviews other similar products and gives critiques on all the products with their pros and cons. She gives lots of helpful advice to beginners and suggestions on how to vary the braids with different yarns and beads. Round, hollow, flat, and square braids are covered. As appropriate, instructions include 4, 8, and16 strand varieties (not every type of braid can be made with different numbers of strands). I like this book and have already learned quite a few things.

If you are totally new to craft and know nothing - this is the best of all the books I purchased. Excellent presentations with great diagrams. Author must have been kindergarten teacher because she can keep it simple stupid and make it fun all without insulting your intelligence. I needed to do some kumihimo straps and trim for some very stunning purses I wove on a large tapestry loom. This book set me up to succeed.Likely the best HOW TO book I have ever read.