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Cornish Guernseys & Knit-Frocks pc_card_weaving Protect your wheel with thisIn the nineteenth century Cornwall hand knitting was a vital cottage industry and coastal villages developed their own distinctive patterns and names for the traditional navy blue guernsey or knit frock. Contract knitting the occupation of many Cornish women had died out by the 1920's and was almost forgotten until Mary Wright started asking old people what they remembered of it. Her research has resulted in a remarkable picture of social history.