1. Opening A.

2. Exchange the 2 loops by passing the R2 loop, from above, through the L2 loop.

3. R1, under R2 loop and R5n, picks up R5f and returns.

4. Grasp the upper R1 loop with the teeth, remove it, and draw it toward the body. Release the 5 loop and move the hands away from the body to absorb the slack.

5. Locate the triangle formed by 1n and the two mouth-2f strings. 1 and 2 enter the triangle from above and catch up the mouth- 2f strings as 1 and 2 pass toward the body and up on either side of the triangle. Release the strings from the teeth and extend.

6. Navajo 1 loops and 2 loops. A single TV string passes across the upper surface of the design. 1 hooks down this string, drawing it through the 1 loop, which slips off. Extend with palms facing away.

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Notes: In Jayne’s book this figure is also called ‘Arrow’ (Jayne 1906:133- 137). The Navajo name for this figure is K'aa'. For a description of its cultural significance refer to Arrow I.

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