Here is a video of a woman making one. I have not made one of these yet so don't know if she does it the same as the instructions but maybe it will help you understand your instructions. Please note that she is getting over a cold and it somewhat hard to listen to her talk at times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGiC6SzelM
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