{"product_id":"lunar-new-year-lanterns-pattern","title":"Lunar New Year lanterns pattern","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Pattern download (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the lunar new year with this set of knitted lantern ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern includes instructions for two different shaped lanterns - a round, flat lantern, and a larger square lantern on which motifs can be included. The shapes of the lanterns are inspired by the lanterns hung in homes, streets, and temples during Lunar New Year celebrations. Lanterns, typically created in auspicious red and gold are symbols of light, guidance, and good fortune, hung in abundance to welcome prosperity and new beginnings for the year ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs included as charts, to be added to the square lantern if desired:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e春 - \u003cem\u003echun\u003c\/em\u003e, the Chinese character for Spring (Lunar New Year is called Spring Festival in Chinese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e福 - \u003cem\u003efu\u003c\/em\u003e, the Chinese character for good fortune, a ubiquitous wish on all manner of Lunar New Year decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e馬 and 马 - \u003cem\u003ema\u003c\/em\u003e, Traditional and Simplified versions of the character for horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse graphic - incoming Chinese Zodiac year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques used:\u003c\/strong\u003e knitting in the round on double pointed needles, basic shaping, stranded colorwork, i-cords, bobbles, and simple embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003edigital PDF pattern only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your file will be available to download immediately after purchase. No physical item will be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"gather","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45859433087164,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/8101\/2924\/files\/260126_Gatherprojects-2_1.jpg?v=1770342337","url":"https:\/\/gatherfiber.com\/products\/lunar-new-year-lanterns-pattern","provider":"gather","version":"1.0","type":"link"}