A Flying Crane

A contemporary string figure created by Kazuo Kamiya of Saitama, Japan. In Japanese art and literature the red-crowned crane (tsuru) is a symbol of good fortune, longevity, peace, honor, and loyalty.

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Written Instructions

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Step 2 - 5, over 2 loop, removes 1 loop from above.

1, through 2 loop from above, picks up double 5n and returns through 2 loop.

Release 2 loop.