salt and pepper

salt and pepper [Knitting of mitts and gloves]: In Calvert, for example, a pattern called "salt and pepper" was used, consisting of alternating stitches of black and white yarn.In Conception Harbour, a type of block pattern was used that was called a "double Irish Chain".This pat...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1976
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/49055
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Summary:salt and pepper [Knitting of mitts and gloves]: In Calvert, for example, a pattern called "salt and pepper" was used, consisting of alternating stitches of black and white yarn.In Conception Harbour, a type of block pattern was used that was called a "double Irish Chain".This pattern consisted of blocks arranged in a chain-like pattern, and was identical to the pattern used on quilts. Most Mits, though, were merely all grey or white. Knitting of mitts and gloves G. M. Story JAN 1976 JH JAN 1976 Not used Not used Withdrawn