How to Fold a Traditional Origami Crane

The art of origami, the Japanese tradition of paper folding, has been around for centuries. One of the most iconic and recognizable origami designs is the crane. The crane is a symbol of peace, hope, and good luck, and it is said that if you fold 1,000 cranes, your wish will be granted.

The traditional origami crane is a beautiful and elegant design that can be folded using just a single sheet of square paper. It may seem complicated at first glance, but with a little bit of patience and practice, anyone can learn how to fold a traditional origami crane.

In this tutorial, they will show you step by step how to fold a traditional origami crane. Along the way, I will also share some tips and tricks to help you create a beautiful and perfect crane. You will learn the history of the crane and why it’s considered a symbol of peace and good luck.

So, grab a square piece of paper and let’s get started on folding our own traditional origami crane. Not only is it a fun and satisfying activity, but it also can be a great way to relax and unwind.

These incredibly detailed instructions will show you how to fold a traditional origami crane. The instructions are super easy to follow so even if you have no experience with origami you should be able to fold it with no problem.

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It’s been well documented that I love a knitting pattern with a bit of whimsy, so when I saw the Mine! Pullover from Sarah L. Kelly recently I knew I had to share it with you.

I mean, who wouldn’t want to knit a sweater with a yoke full of seagulls? And another seagull at the waist? Chasing little crabs?

The story behind the sweater (and you knew there had to be one, right?) is that while Sarah was traveling around Europe there were a lot of cheeky seagulls about. They reminded her of the scene in Finding Nemo where the seagulls say “mine, mine, mine” and thus the Mine! series of patterns was born.

Oh yes, there’s a whole set. It was the sweater I saw first but there’s also a pair of socks (and the pattern says there’s a cowl, too, but I couldn’t find it as of this writing. If you see it let me know and I’ll add the link here!) so you can totally deck yourself out in pesky seabirds if you want.

But back to the sweater for now. This is worked in DK weight yarn from the top down in the round. The yoke and a section at the bottom are worked in stranded colorwork, with stripes on the body, though you could make the body a single color if you wanted. Details like the beaks and eyes are added with duplicate stitch to make the knitting a little easier.

The colorwork sections are charted. The pattern comes in 10 sizes, with a finished chest circumference ranging from 32 to 68 inches, or 80 to 170 cm.

The socks are worked in sock yarn and come in three sizes. There worked from the cuff down and change needle sizes to accommodate the less stretchy nature of stranded colorwork. You can choose from a side profile or a seagull that’s looking out from the sock. Make a matching pair or mix it up.

Both patterns are available on Ravelry: sweater and socks. If you make them I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo: Sarah L. Kelly]

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