The Secrets of Aran Patterns. 110 Authentic Arans with Hidden Meanings

A Japanese bestseller with a 30-year history!

Lift the veil of mystery! Discover what your favorite pattern says, learn the logic behind its creation, and incorporate it into any item. From now on, every new sweater can become your secret message.

«A... deep guide in every sense. A purely Japanese interpretation of Arans, infused with the spirit of the Irish coast. "The Upside-down Seagull," "The Kiss of the Stone of Eloquence," "The Pearl Pattern" — true poetry of yarn!» — Yurie Mita, designer

In this book, you will find:

• A rich history of traditional patterns from the Irish islands.

• Authentic symbolism and hidden meanings of Arans.

• A classifier of Arans and a collection of patterns with convenient charts and bright photographs of samples.

• A multitude of pattern combination options considering all nuances.

• Nuances of incorporating Arans into the product using basic model examples.

• Ready luxurious panels — just take and apply!

Listen to the Japanese, the brilliant masters of crafts: they will introduce you to the secrets of knitting without unnecessary costs — of nerves, time, and money.