Square-mesh netting and the darning stitch - pattern two

Using some patterns from pages 94-95 in The Techniques of Filet Lace by Pauline Knight, I designed three bookmarks that used the darning stitch.

The bookmarks can be made with any mesh stick. The size of the bookmark will vary depending on which mesh stick is used.

Here is the second of the examples I made.

Square Mesh Instructions

Begin the Bookmark by Increasing

Row 1:  Leaving an 8" tail, net 2 knots into the foundation loop.  (2 loops)

Row 2:  Net into the first loop and increase by netting twice into the second loop.  (3 loops)

Row 3:  Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots into that loop.  (4 loops)

Row 4:  Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots into that loop.   (5 loops)

Row 5:  Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots into that loop.   (6 loops)

Row 6:  Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots into that loop.   (7 loops)

Row 7:  Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots into that loop.   (8 loops)

Row 8:  Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots into that loop.   (9 loops)

Row 9:  Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots into that loop.   (10 loops)

Turn One Corner

Row 10:  Net 1 knot in each loop until there are 2 loops left.  Net the last 2 loops together. (9 loops)

Lengthen Bookmark by Increasing and Decreasing

Row 11:  Net 1 knot in each loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (10 loops)

Row 12:  Net 1 knot in each loop until there are 2 loops left.  Net the last 2 loops together. (9 loops)

Rows 13 - 38:  Alternate between instructions for row 11 and for row 12.

Turn a Corner and Complete the Bookmark by Decreasing

Row 39:  Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together.  Row 40-45: Repeat the last row until there are just 2 loops left.

Create Last Corner

Row 46:   Net the last 2 loops together without using a mesh stick.  Cut the thread.  Fasten loose end of thread into the net bookmark, or cut it leaving a small tail.

Complete the First Corner of the Bookmark

1.       Remove the beginning of the netting from the foundation loop and, with the 6"-8" tail. 

2.       Two loops will be visible. Net the first two loops of the bookmark together without using a mesh stick.

3.       Fasten loose ends of the thread in the same manner you did for Row 46.