Nauru Ending

Nauru Ending almost always follows the Amwangiyo. The Nauru Ending serves several purposes.


 * 1) First, it converts the short double 2 and double 5 loops to long single loops so that the Caroline Extension can be applied.


 * 1) Second, it creates palmar knots that can be pushed or pulled before the extension to shorten the frame lines and expand the design.


 * 1) Third, it converts the half diamond found at either end of the parent figure, into a whole diamond so that two bisected diamonds flank the central motif on either side.



Three of the fifteen Nauruan figures in the back of Jayne’s book (figs. 829, 832, and 835) have central designs that are flanked by 2 bisected diamonds, suggesting that each was finished using the Amwangiyo-Nauru Ending sequence.

Nauru Ending Right hand - 1. There are now two far index strings, one passing straight across to opposite index and the other going down to form part of the figure; with thumb pick up string which forms part of figure, then with middle finger push string which crosses directly to other hand towards you, under string on thumb, hold between teeth and release thumb and index. 2. Similar strings will be seen forming far little finger strings; insert index from above into little finger loops, pass under string which forms part of figure and over string which crosses directly to other hand, hook up this string towards you and release little finger; transfer index loop to Position 1 on thumb and little finger; insert thumb from above into mouth loop, and release string from mouth. Left hand - 3. Repeat 1 and 2 with left hand. 4. Caroline Extension.