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 4 - 1 picks up double 2n.

Navajo the double loops on 1 by bending 1 toward the center until the double lower 1n string slips off.

Release double 2 loop; extend to reveal an inverted triangle.