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What is a Stripe?

Stripe: Colours

Horizontal, vertical and diagonal stripes

Horizontal, vertical and diagonal stripes

A stripe is a long, straight region of a single color

Stripe: In Antique Patterns

In older knitting patterns, often those from the 1800’s, “stripe” may refer to two different things.

  1. Stripes of colour, as in the previous definition.
  2. A long, thin strip of knitting, often sewn together to form a bed covering or afghan.

Other Articles of Interest

Cable Pattern for Stripe
Quilt (Honeycomb Stripe)
Quilt in Stripes (Lace Chevron Stripe)