Kumihimo with a Twist

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Kumihimo with a Twist

by Becky Patellis
(Marietta, GA USA)

Pearl and crystal bracelet

This is a variation to my basic Kumihimo pattern first printed in August 2009 Bead & Button. You just set up your cords, with 2 colors of each and place each color side-by-side. That makes the braid spiral.

Any questions, just contact me.

Becky Patellis
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Kumihimo with a Twist

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Doing The Twist
by: Maryanne Murphy

Your necklace and bracelet are just beautiful and I am very envious. Why? I have never been able to "twist" a piece and have it stay put.

All my hard work has always unraveled. I guess we all have our talents and your beautiful design is obviously yours.

Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

Maryanne Murphy
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WOW!
by: Alana

That is a gorgeous design!

Cheers Alana
Sparkling Dragon Designs

Great choice
by: Joyce

Dear Becky,
I admire your choice: this is a perfect match. Soft shining vs sparkles, round vs edgy, warm vs cold.
Isn't that the most difficult part of beading? Choosing and matching?

First time I saw it I thought, finally someone who works like me: crochet! And than I saw the description.
It has the same effect as a crochet necklace with large beads, the twist I mean, so Maryanne.....

Kumihimo spiraling
by: Becky

Thanks for the 'atta girl'. The bracelet and necklace are not 'twisted'. Just looks that way because of the way I set up the cords on the disk. And, yes, it looks like crochet but a whole lot easier and faster.

Fantastic beadwork!
by: Rena

Absolutely gorgeous work on both of these pieces! The bracelet - oh my, the contrast and beauty of the two bead types in the spiral is just stunning. And the necklace strand is a fabulous complement to the pendant.

Thanks so much for sharing your artistry here!