Kumihimo (Gathered Threads)

Kumihimo (Gathered Threads)

by Sue McKinnell

8X32 Reel for 3C

Bars

1-8

1C cross RH and cast off 1 place as 2C step up. 1C dances a half figure of 8, 1W dancing up between 2C and 1M dancing down between 3C.

9-12

All chase CW halfway.

13-16

1C dance a half RS reel of 4 with 2^nd corners, giving RS to partner’s 2^nd corner position to begin and passing RS to face own 1^st corner positions to end.

17-20

1C dance a half RS reel of 4 with 1^st corners, giving RS to 1^st corner positions to begin and ending 1W between 2C facing down and 1M between 3C facing up.

21-24

1C turn RH 1½ to end facing out the other end.

25-32

Reels of 3 across the set, 1C giving RS to 2^nd corners to begin and ending in 2^nd place on own sides.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Capelthwaite from Thistle House Live.

I recently learned to do kumihimo and this dance reminds me of the movements in working the braids. Kumihimo means gathered threads.

03/16