Crisscross Diamonds

A contemporary string figure series created by Steve Newkirk of Ojai, California. The series begins with a single diamond. Additional diamonds are added one-by-one. The number of diamonds that can be added is limited only by the length of the string loop.

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Step 7 - To make 'Four Diamonds' repeat Steps 4 and 5.

To add more diamonds continue to alternate Steps 2 and 3 with Steps 4 and 5 until the string is fully consumed. Use a longer loop to create even more diamonds.