Bridge Series

Collected by Will Wirt from the people of Lhasa, Tibet. The Bridge Series consists of seven figures: Bridge, Turtle, Rubber Band, Fish, Chopsticks, Scissors, and Umbrella.

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Written Instructions

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Step 4 - 3 passes over the two palmar strings, enters the central diamond from below, and picks up the two crossing strings.

Navajo the single lower 3 loop over the double upper 3 loop.

3 hooks down the single string segment that was just released; in the process the remaining double loop on 3 slips off.

3 rotates toward the body and up to create a half twist in its loop.

You have "Turtle". The loops on 1 and 5 represent his four legs. The central diamond represents his shell. The loops on 3 represent his raised head and tail.