Reusing patterns

Bag Center

About a month ago, I designed a new center for a hairnet. I called it Little Star since it reminded me of an asterisk. 

Last week I decided I wanted to net a bag for someone who recently had a baby. It dawned on me that I could use the same instructions for the bag as I had used for the hairnet by changing the mesh stick size and adding a handle. The center could stay the same. 

Hairnet Center

The center directions are the same except for the size of the mesh stick and the total rows. Here are the directions for the bag.

Round 1

mesh stick: 1”

Form grommet with 8 loops (last one tied by hand with CK). (8 loops in the round)

Round 2

mesh stick: 1”

Net 1 more knot in loop formed by CK, net 2 knots in all other loops.  (16 loops in the round)

Round 3

mesh stick: 1”

Net 2 knots in the next loop, *net 1 knot in the following loop, net 2 knots in next loop*; repeat from * to *, tie the CK. (24 loops in the round)

Round 4

mesh stick: 1” 

Net 1 knot in the next loop, *net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops*; repeat from * to *, ending with net 2 knots in the last loop, tie the CK. (32 loops in the the round)

Round 5

mesh stick: 1” 

Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, *net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops*; repeat from * to *, ending with net 2 knots in the last loop, tie the CK. (40 loops in the round)

Round 6

mesh stick: 1” 

Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, *net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops*; repeat from * to *, ending with net 2 knots in the last loop, tie the CK.(48 loops in the round)

Rounds 7-14

mesh stick: 1” 

Net 1 knot in each loop. (48 loops in the round) 

The handle is net as follows:

Handle 1:

Row 1

    mesh stick: 1"

Net 1 knot in each loop for 24 loops. (24 loops in the row) 

Row 2

    mesh stick: 1"

Net 2 loops together; net 1 knot in each loop, except the last 2 loops; net the last two loops together. (22 loops in the row)

Row 3

    mesh stick: 1"

Net 2 loops together; net 1 knot in each loop, except the last 2 loops; net the last two loops together. (20 loops in the row)

Row 4

    mesh stick: 1"

Net 2 loops together; net 1 knot in each loop, except the last 2 loops; net the last two loops together. (18 loops in the row)

Row 5

    mesh stick: 1"

Net 2 loops together; net 1 knot in each loop, except the last 2 loops; net the last two loops together. (16 loops in the row)

Row 6

    mesh stick: 1"

Net 2 loops together; net 1 knot in each loop, except the last 2 loops; net the last two loops together. (14 loops in the row)

Row 7

    mesh stick: 1"

Net 2 loops together across the entire row. (7 loops in the row)

Rows 8-25

    mesh stick: 1/2"

Net 1 knot in each loop. (7 loops in each row)

Cut the thread to the shuttle. 

Tie the thread from the shuttle to the loose end formerly used to tie the CK.

Handle 2:

Rows 1 - 25

Repeat the instructions for handle 1

Tie handle one and handle two together with a square knot or bow to form a single handle with a large knot at the top. 

To learn how to net, visit Rita's Netting Nook.

Square-mesh netting - a variety of shapes

Every so often I realize that it's becoming difficult to find instructions to specific netting patterns. This week I realized that this was the case with the different shapes of square-mesh netting. So I've made a list of the shapes and included a link to where information, instructions, and images can be found. 

Square-mesh netting is often thought of as a square or rectangle. As such, it can be made with:

• plain netting
• classes found at https://nettingnook.com/

• diamond netting
• rectangle: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2018/04/a-generic-pattern-for-rectangle-of.html
• square: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2018/03/a-generic-pattern-for-square-of-square.html

In addition to squares and rectangles, square-mesh netting can also form a

• strip: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2017/04/square-mesh-netting-in-strips.html

• triangle: http://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2019/06/square-mesh-triangle-13-squares-across.html

• pointed rectangle: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2020/07/one-pointed-end-on-rectangle-of-square.html 

• circle: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2018/09/circle-of-netting-created-using-rows.html

• frame - rectangle
• odd width, even length: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2018/08/a-rectangular-square-mesh-frame-odd.html
• even width, odd length: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2018/08/a-rectangular-square-mesh-frame-with_18.html
• odd width, odd length: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2018/08/a-rectangular-square-mesh-frame-with.html
• even width, even length: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2018/08/a-rectangular-square-mesh-frame-even.html

• frame - square
• even number of squares: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-square-square-mesh-frame-with-even.html
• odd number of squares: https://knotsindeed.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-square-square-mesh-frame-with-odd.html

Square-mesh netting can also create:

• Vandykes: https://www.pinterest.com/knotsindeed/net-vandyke-edges/

• scallops: https://www.pinterest.com/knotsindeed/square-mesh-scallops/

One Pointed End on a Rectangle of Square-mesh Netting

Last summer I was working on square-mesh triangles. As I was checking the triangle patterns, I realized that I had never combined a rectangle with a triangle. 

I discovered that if the width of the rectangle is odd, the triangle will have a single point. (If the width is of the rectangle is even, there will be two squares at the point, but that's a post for another day.)

By the time I finished the netting, I ran out of time to post them, so here they are, a year late. 

Instructions for: 

Rectangle of Square-mesh Netting – From One Corner with One Pointed End

Odd width 9 squares, Even length 18 squares, 5 points along pointed sides

Form the Rectangle Width

Row 1:  Net 2 knots in the foundation loop. (2 loops in the row)

Remove the mesh stick and turn the work so that the next row can be worked from left to right. (This will be done at the end of each row.)

Row 2:  Net 1 knot in the first loop on the left; increase by netting 2 knots in the second loop. (3 loops in the row)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Row 10:  Net 1 knot in each loop except the last loop; net 2 knots in that last loop. (11 loops in the row)

Lengthen the Rectangle

Row 11: (Decrease Row Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (10 loops in the row)

Row 12: (Increase row): Net 1 knot in each loop except the last loop; net 2 knots in the last loop. (11 loops in the row)

  Row 13: (Decrease Row Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (10 loops in the row)

Row 14: (Increase row): Net 1 knot in each loop except the last loop; net 2 knots in the last loop. (11 loops in the row)

Row 15: (Decrease Row Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (10 loops in the row)

Row 16: (Increase row): Net 1 knot in each loop except the last loop; net 2 knots in the last loop. (11 loops in the row)

Row 17 (Decrease Row): Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (10 loops in the row)

Row 18: (Increase row): Net 1 knot in each loop except the last loop; net 2 knots in the last loop. (11 loops in the row)

Row 19: (Decrease Row): Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (10 loops in the row)

Finish the Rectangle with a Lacy Point

Row 20: (Plain row): Net 1 knot in each loop. (9 loops in the row)

Row 21: (Decrease Row): Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (8 loops in the row)

Row 22: (Plain row): Net 1 knot in each loop. 8 loops in the row)

Row 23: (Decrease Row): Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (7 loops in the row)

Row 24: (Plain row): Net 1 knot in each loop. (7 loops in the row)

Row 25: (Decrease Row): Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (6 loops in the row)

Row 26: (Plain row): Net 1 knot in each loop. (6 loops in the row)

Row 27: (Decrease Row): Net 1 knot in each loop until you come to the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (5 loops in the row)

Finishing Hairnets

Once a hairnet if finished it is necessary to place something through or fastened along the last row of loops to help it stay on one's head. There are four cords that are fairly quick to make that can be used for this purpose.

The easiest for me to use is elastic. I like the round cord elastic. It comes in various sizes and at least white and black. Just cut off enough to fit around the head plus enough to tie the ends together in a knot.

If it is desired that the color of the cord match the thread used for the hairnet, the easiest way I've found is to make a twisted cord. Cut several strands of thread into 4 foot lengths. Fold each length in half and tie all the loose ends together in one overhand knot. The more strands there are, the thicker the final cord will be. Put a pencil, knitting needle, or hook through each loop and twist the cord. When the cord is tightly twisted, remove the pencil or whatever tool was used and carefully bring the two ends of the twisted cord together. Tie the two ends together with another overhand knot. Allow the cord to twist together to form a thicker cord. Work out any kinks in the cord by running one's hand along the cord. Now this twisted cord is ready to be put through the edge loops and tied to fit the head.

It is also possible to take several three-foot strands of the thread used in making the hairnet and braid them together using the same braiding technique as is used with hair. I had two problems with this method: it was hard to maintain consistent tension throughout (the beginning would be loose and the end tight) and the loose ends of the cord became tangled every time I  moved a section of the braid. However, it can be done with help, patience, and practice.

The final way I've tried is finger-braiding the cord. This method has the same problems as the regular braiding. Again,  it can be done with help, patience, and practice. The internet provides many examples of how to make this type of braid. With this sample I used five loops. One of them was a darker color then the other four.

To learn more about netting and hairnets visit these sites:

https://www.knotsindeed.com/category/product/snood-product/

https://nettingnook.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/768509306644288/