Endless possibilities

Make your braids using cotton or glossy yarns. For the best results, we recommend using yarns that are 4 to 6 mm thick. We opted for robust cotton yarns in a variety of colors (see the photos above). Check out all suitable cotton yarns here.

We also made the lush bracelet pictured below using the slightly glossy yarn Lana Grossa Seta. This soft yarn is made from 40% cotton and 60% silk.

Why not mix things up and use yarns with different qualities and colors for a truly playful effect?

The possibilities with this Japanese art of kumihimo are truly endless! You can work all different sorts of patterns and motifs into your braids. A quick search on Pinterest will reveal all kinds of patterns to choose from, each explaining how to arrange your colors over the braiding discs. If you get the arrangement just right, little flowers (or ladybirds, or watermelon slices, or hearts…) will magically appear as you braid. You could thread on beads at the ends of the cords or even work them into the braid itself to make a braided cord of little beads. If you would prefer to braid a thicker cord, then use double strands in each notch instead of single strands. Don't limit yourself to making only bracelets and anklets (fun as they are). Use them to create other great accessories, such as a belt or necklace. Why not pimp up your bag with a braided handle or never lose your keys again with an eye-catching key chain?

So, what will you make first?