This section is from the book "Out Of A Handkerchief", by Frances E. Jacobs. Also available from Amazon: Out Of A Handkerchief.
Knot 1, 2, 3, 4 separately for the legs.


At A, gather fullness for the head, fasten with a band.

At B, gather a smaller amount for the tail.

Puff the middle, cap-shaped, over the legs and head for the shell.
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