This pattern is written in Japanese.
It is charted pattern.

Please download basic information on how to read Japanese charted patterns:
http://www.tezukuritown.com/nihonvogue_ravelry/doc/dl_Jap...

Tools/Materials:

• Japanese size 5 knitting needles (3.6mm)
• Japanese size 4/0 & 5/0 crochet hooks (2.5 & 3.0mm)

See p. 129 for motif cast-on directions. The first round begins with a CO of 12 stitches.