Most of the uneven Vandykes shown up to now have contained more loops on the outer edges and fewer loops on the inner edges. This sample has fewer loops on the outer edges and more loops on the inner edges.
Instructions
First Vandyke with straight, vertical side
Tie the thread from the netting needle onto the foundation loop, leaving a 6" tail.
Row 1: Net 2 knots in the foundation loop. (2 loops in the row)
Row 2: Net 1 knot in the first loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (3 loops in the row)
Row 3: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (4 loops in the row)
Row 4: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (5 loops in the row)
Row 5: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (6 loops in the row)
Row 6: Net 1 knot in each loop. (6 loops in the row)
Row 7: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (7 loops in the row)
Row 8: Net 1 knot in each loop. (7 loops in the row)
Row 9: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (8 loops in the row)
Row 10: Net 1 knot in each loop. (8 loops in the row)
Row 11: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (9 loops in the row)
Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop. (9 loops in the row)
Row 13: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (10 loops in the row)
Row 14: Net 1 knot in each loop. (10 loops in the row)
Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (11 loops in the row)
Row 16: Net 1 knot in each loop. (11 loops in the row)
Row 17: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (12 loops in the row)
Row 18: Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, turn the netting and prepare to start the next row, leaving the other 7 loops to form one side of the Vandyke.
Repeating Vandyke
Rows 5-18: Repeat instructions to create a new Vandyke.
Last Vandyke with a straight vertical side
Row 1: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (6 loops in the row)
Row 2: Net 1 knot in each loop. (6 loops in the row)
Row 3: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (7 loops in the row)
Row 4: Net 1 knot in each loop. (7 loops in the row)
Row 5: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (8 loops in the row)
Row 6: Net 1 knot in each loop. (8 loops in the row)
Row 7: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (9 loops in the row)
Row 8: Net 1 knot in each loop. (9 loops in the row)
Row 9: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together. (8 loops in the row)
Row 10: Net 1 knot in each loop. (8 loops in the row)
Row 11: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together. (7 loops in the row)
Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop. (7 loops in the row)
Row 13: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together. (6 loops in the row)
Forming the first square of the netting
1. Remove the foundation loop from row 1 of the netting.
2. Tie the tail onto a tapestry needle, which is used in place of the netting needle.
3. Place the foundation-loop cord through another row of meshes.
4. Tie the foundation-loop cord into a circle and attach it to a tension device.
5. Net the first two loops together without using a mesh stick.
