Posting couplets is a traditional Lunar New Year custom, wishing for good fortune in the coming year. The auspicious characters symbolize blessings and positive meanings. This double-sided coaster features two versions of auspicious characters, which can be swapped as desired. The stranded colorwork technique adds thickness, and increases and decreases create a classic diamond shape. This project is a practical and festive accessory, perfect for the season.

Material
Daruma GENMOU / Color A red (13) 10g / Color B black (10) 5g
or
Mondial Sublime / Color A red (831) 15g / Color B ochre (827) 8g

Gauge
26S × 30R = 10cm × 10cm in stockinette with 4.5mm needle.

Needles
4.5mm/80cm circular needles or DPNs.

Others tool
tapestry needle.

Measurements
Width 14cm / Length 14cm

Skills Required
Judy’s Magic cast-on, knit, decrease, increase, stranded colorwork, kitchener stitch.

Instructions
Both written and chart.