This cardigan is inspired by the image of aster which is used in one of the most famous poems by Tao Yuanming --- Drinking Wine (the 5th).
Drinking Wine 5th by Tao Yuanming
In people’s haunt I built my cot; Of wheel’s and hoof’s noise I hear not. How can it leave on me no trace? Secluded heart makes secluded place. I pick fenceside asters at will; Carefree I see the southern hill. The mountain air’s fresh day and night; Together birds go home in flight. What revelation at this view? Words fail me if I try to tell you.
Translated by Xu Yuanchong
The body of this cardigan is made of double crochets and fan patterns, and the sleeves are made of aster-shaped motifs.
