Wool Felt Flower Kumihimo Braiding Star by Filges
A Wool Felt Braiding Star for Children’s Pre-Knitting Handwork
This wool felt Kumihimo braiding star by Filges is a children’s handwork tool for making braided cords with yarn.
Made from 100% felted wool in a flower shape, it introduces children to rhythm, pattern, and hand coordination through a simple screen-free craft.
Inspired by the Japanese cord-making technique of Kumihimo, the braiding star helps children practice the steady movements that support later knitting, crochet, and hand sewing skills. As yarn crosses from notch to notch, children can watch a colorful cord grow little by little, building focus, patience, fine motor control, and confidence.
Finished cords can become friendship bracelets, doll blankets, garlands, backpack pulls, small decorations, or stitched shapes such as butterflies and flowers. Choose the felt braiding star on its own, or pair it with a plant-dyed wool and silk yarn bundle for a ready-to-use handwork activity.
Product Details
- Product: Wool Felt Flower Kumihimo Braiding Star
- Brand: Filges
- Material: 100% Bioland wool felt
- Size: 4 inches diameter
- Thickness: 5 mm
- Technique: Kumihimo-style cord braiding
- Options: Star only or star with yarn bundle
- Certifications: CE mark, Bioland certified
- Recommended Age: 6+ years
- Made in: Germany
- Note: Cotton drawstring storage bag varies slightly per batch received
Product Features
- Wool felt flower-shaped braiding star
- Supports pre-knitting and early handwork skills
- Encourages fine motor development and hand-eye coordination
- Helps children explore rhythm, pattern, and color
- Works with yarn for cords, bracelets, garlands, and small craft projects
- A screen-free handwork activity for Waldorf-inspired homes and classrooms