Handkerchief with net edge - 4

I've been showing the handkerchiefs I made with a net edge for my granddaughters. This will be the last one for a while, since my remaining granddaughters are too young to choose which net edge they want.

Here is the fourth handkerchief I made for a granddaughter.

This is a close-up of the edge she wanted.

Handkerchief with net edge - 3

I've been showing the handkerchiefs I made with a net edge for my granddaughters.

Here is the third handkerchief I made for a granddaughter.

This is a close-up of the edge she wanted.

The edge on this handkerchief is very full. This makes it hard to show the edge in a photograph because it has more of a rippled, 3-dimensional effect.

Handkerchief with net edge - 2

Last week I showed the first handkerchief I made with a net edge for my granddaughters.

Here is the second handkerchief I made for a granddaughter.

This is a close-up of the edge she wanted.

Handkerchief with net edge - 1

About 3 years ago my oldest daughter asked me if I would be willing to net an edge around a handkerchief for each of her daughters.  Of course I said yes. It took some time to find the linen I wanted to use and to learn to hemstitch the edges (isn't the Internet a wonderful tool). Then I took the list of net edges I had found in old books and magazines I had located online and began to make them - one each week. I may find more net edges or borders in the future, but for now I have finished the ones I know about. I thought I should show the handkerchiefs with net edgings I have made so far. (I have 4 granddaughters old enough to chose the edge she wanted.)

Here is the first handkerchief I finished.

This is a close-up of the edge she wanted.

Net Edging from Treasures in Needlework

The edging for the square-mesh doily that appears on pages 440-441 of Treasures in Needlework is made of scallops that are either half or three-quarter circles. The scallop on the right of the photo is made at each of the corner squares of the square-mesh netting. The scallop on the left of the photo is made along the edge beginning with the ninth square from a corner. Changing the size of the mesh sticks used for the scallops will change the size of the scallop and the number of squares that are between scallops.

For the samples above I started the center of the scallop as I would start a circular doily.  Then, instead of going around the netting, I went back and forth in rows.


My directions for the border at the corners of the square-mesh netting

Row 1: (#6 knitting needle) Net 12 stitches in the square at a corner.
Row 2: (#3 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 3: (# 2 knitting needle) Net 2 knots in each loop.
Row 4: (#000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 5: (#000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Cut the thread to the netting needle.




My directions for the border along the sides of the square-mesh netting

Row 1: (#6 knitting needle) Net 12 stitches in the square eight squares from the corner or last scallop.
Row 2: (#3 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 3: (# 2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 4: (#000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 5: (#000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Cut the thread to the netting needle.


All the scallops are net separately on the doily. After all the scallops are made, thread a fine hand-sewing needle. The points, at the beginning and the end of the last rows of adjacent scallops, are sewn together and also to the edge of the doily.

Vandyke Trimming from Treasures in Needlework

This Vandyke Trimming, found on page 407 of Treasures in Needlework,is not a typical net square-mesh Vandyke edge.  It has two squares at the point of the Vandyke and two squares between Vandykes. This edge has 7 rows of square mesh above 6 rows of Vandyke. The design meant to be embroidered on the netting is found in the book. My purpose was to show how to create the net background. The instructions in the book worked well to make the first Vandyke and to figure out the additional repeating ones. Creating the directions for the final vertical straight edge and accompanying Vandyke presented a challenge.

My directions for the square-mesh netting:
First Vandyke with straight vertical side

Row 1: Net 2 knots in the foundation loop.
Row 2: Net 1 knot in the first loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 3: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 4: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 5: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 6: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 7: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 8: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 9: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 10: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 11: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 13: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 14: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 16: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 17: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 18: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 19: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 20: Net 1 knot in each loop. Cut the thread from the netting needle. Tie the netting needle onto the loop that is 7 loops up from the last loop on row 20. There needs to be 7 loops above where the netting needle was tied to the loop.


Repeating Vandyke

repeat rows 7-20 for as many Vandykes as desired


Last Vandyke with a straight vertical side

Row 7: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 8: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 9: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 10: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 11: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 13: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 14: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 16: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 17: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 18: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 19: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 20: Net 1 knot in each loop. Cut the thread from the netting needle.

Darned Vandyke Edging from Treasures in Needlework

This edging, found on pages 373-374 of Treasures in Needlework,is a typical net square-mesh Vandyke.  It has one square at the point of the Vandyke and one square between Vandykes. This edge has 23 rows of square mesh above 7 rows of Vandyke. The design meant to be embroidered on the netting is found in the book. My purpose was to show how to create the net background.

My directions for the square-mesh netting:

First Vandyke with straight vertical side

Row 1: Net 2 knots in the foundation loop.
Row 2: Net 1 knot in the first loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 3: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 4: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 5: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 6: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 7: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 8: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 9: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 10: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 11: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 13: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 14: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 16: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 17: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 18: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 19: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 20: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 21: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 22: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 23: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 24: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 25: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 26: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 27: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 28: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 29: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 30: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 31: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 32: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 33: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 34: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 35: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 36: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 37: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 38: Net 1 knot in each loop for 24 loops, do NOT net in any more loops for this row. Turn the netting and begin the next row!


Repeating Vandyke

repeat rows 25-38 for as many Vandykes as desired


Last two Vandykes including a straight vertical side

Row 25: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 26: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 27: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 28: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 29: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 30: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 31: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 32: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 33: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 34: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 35: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 36: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 37: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 38: Net 1 knot in each loop for 14 loops, do NOT net in any more loops for this row. Turn the netting and begin the next row!
Row 39: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 40: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 41: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 42: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 43: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 44: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 45: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 46: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 47: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 48: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 49: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 50: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 51: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.

Border of the Rose Antimacassar from Treasures in Needlework

The border for the square-mesh antimacassar that appears on pages 300-301 of Treasures in Needlework is net around the outer edge of the netting into each single loop that lies flat against the two squares it spans.

My directions
Row 1: (#4 knitting needle) Net 9 knots in the foundation loop.  [odd number]

Rows 2-3: Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4: (3/4-inch mesh)  Net 3 knots in the first loop, *net 1 knot in the next loop, net 5 knots in the following loop*; repeat from * to * ending with net 4 knots in the last loop.

Row 5: (#4 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 6: (#4 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip the next loop, *net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, skip the next loop*; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.

Row 7: (#4 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip the next loop, *net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, skip the next loop*; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops.

Row 8: (#4 knitting needle) Net one knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip the next loop, *net 1 not in each loop for 3 loops, skip the next loop*; repeat from *  to * , ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops.

Shell Edging from Treasures in Needlework

There was no illustration included with this edge; however, the instructions were clear and easy to follow for Shell Edging on page 289 of Treasures in Needlework.

My directions for the sample

Row 1: (#5 knitting needle) Net 9 loops in the foundation loop. [odd number]

Row 2: (#5 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 3: (3/4" mesh stick) Net 3 knots in the first loop, *skip the next loop, net 4 knots in the following loop*; repeat from * to *.

Row 4: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, *skip the next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops*; repeat from * to *.

Row 5: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 6: (3/4" mesh stick) Net 1 knot in the first loop, net 6 knots in the second loop, *without going around the mesh stick, pass the needle up through the following loop, down into the next loop and around the mesh stick, then up through the following loop, bring the thread behind the mesh stick and net 1 knot in the same loop, now bring the thread across the mesh stick and net 5 more knots in the same loop*; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.

Row 7: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop, including the one wrapped around the mesh stick in the previous row (that loop may need to be pulled into position or adjusted so it hangs between the two single loops).

Row 8: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Border of a Music-Stool Cover from Treasures in Needlework

The border attached to the music-stool cover found on page 258 of Treasures in Needlework
is a typical net square-mesh Vandyke.  It has one square at the point of the Vandyke and one square between Vandykes. This edge has 13 rows of square mesh above the 6 rows of the Vandyke. The design meant to be embroidered on the netting is found in the book. My purpose was to show how to create the net background.

My directions for the square-mesh netting:

First Vandyke with straight vertical side

Row 1: Net 2 knots in the foundation loop.
Row 2: Net 1 knot in the first loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 3: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 4: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 5: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 6: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 7: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 8: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 9: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 10: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 11: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 13: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 14: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 16: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 17: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 18: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 19: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 20: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 21: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 22: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 23: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 24: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 25: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 26: Net 1 knot in each loop for 14 loops, do NOT net in any more loops for this row. Turn the netting and begin the next row!


Repeating Vandyke

repeat rows 15-26 for as many Vandykes as desired


Last two Vandykes including a straight vertical side

Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 16: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 17: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 18: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 19: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 20: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 21: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 22: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 23: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 24: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 25: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 26: Net 1 knot in each loop for 13 loops, do NOT net in any more loops for this row. Turn the netting and begin the next row!
Row 27: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 28: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 29: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 30: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 31: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 32: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 33: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 34: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 35: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.
Row 36: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 37: Net 1 knot in each loop  except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together.

Edging of Pelote a l’Imperatrice from Treasures in Needlework

The scalloped edge found on page 243 of Treasures in Needlework is a variation of a Vandyke edge. Instead of continuing to the point, this edge flattens the netting where a point would have been. The instructions in the book worked well to make the first scallop and to figure out the additional repeating ones. Understanding the directions for the final vertical straight edge and accompanying scallop was challenging. The design meant to be embroidered on the netting is found in the book. My purpose was to show how to create the net background.

My directions for the square-mesh netting:


First Vandyke Scallop with straight vertical side

Row 1: Net 2 knots in the foundation loop.
Row 2: Net 1 knot in the first loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Rows 3-19: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 20: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 21: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 22: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 23: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 24: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 25: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 26: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 27: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 28: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 29: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 30: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 31: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 32: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 33: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 34: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together.
Row 35: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 36: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together.
Row 37: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 38: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together.
Row 39: Without a mesh stick net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 40: Net 1 knot in each loop for 20 loops, do NOT net in any more loops for this row. Turn the netting and begin the next row!



Repeating Vandyke Scallop

repeat rows 21-40 for as many scallops as desired



 

Last Vandyke Scallop with a straight vertical side

Row 1: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (19 loops in row)
Row 2: Net 1 knot in each loop. (19 loops in row)
Row 3: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (18 loops in row)
Row 4: Net 1 knot in each loop. (18 loops in row)
Row 5: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (17 loops in row)
Row 6: Net 1 knot in each loop. (17 loops in row)
Row 7: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (16 loops in row)
Row 8: Net 1 knot in each loop. (16 loops in row)
Row 9: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (15 loops in row)
Row 10: Net 1 knot in each loop. (15 loops in row)
Row 11: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (14 loops in row)
Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop. (14 loops in row)
Row 13: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (13 loops in row)
Row 14: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (12 loops in row)
Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (11 loops in row)
Row 16: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (10 loops in row)
Row 17: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (9 loops in row)
Row 18: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (8 loops in row)
Row 19: Without a mesh stick net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (7 knots and 6 loops in row)

Edging of Portuguese Guipure Doyleys from Treasures in Needlework

The edging for the square-mesh doily that appears on pages 238-239 of Treasures in Needlework is made of scallops that are either half or three-quarter circles. The scallop on the right of the photo is made at each of the corner squares of the square-mesh netting. The scallop on the left of the photo is made along the edge beginning with the ninth square from a corner. Changing the size of the mesh sticks used for the scallops will change the size of the scallop and the number of squares that are between scallops.

For the samples above I started the center of the scallop as I would start a circular doily.  Then, instead of going around the netting, I went back and forth in rows.


My directions for the border at the corners of the square-mesh netting

Row 1: (1/4" mesh stick) Net 12 stitches in the square at a corner.
Row 2: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 3: (#1 knitting needle) Net 2 knots in each loop.
Row 4: (#000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Cut the thread to the netting needle.



My directions for the border along the sides of the square-mesh netting


Row 1: (1/4" mesh stick) Net 12 stitches in the square nine squares from the corner or last scallop.
Row 2: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 3: (#1 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 4: (#000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Cut the thread to the netting needle.



All the scallops are net separately on the doily. After all the scallops are made, thread a fine hand-sewing needle. The points, at the beginning and the end of the last rows of adjacent scallops, are sewn together and also to the edge of the doily.

Edging of Fairy Purse from Treasures in Needlework

On pages 227-228 of  Treasures in Needlework, I found a netting stitch I had never seen before. It was located in the instructions near the top of this purse. It's name - the Egyptian Stitch. This stitch involves pulling loops through each other. I started by using the knitting needles it called for (a size 0000 and a size 0) and size 60 crochet thread, but found the loops were too small for me to see what I was supposed to do. So I changed to a 1/4" and a 3/8" mesh stick, and size 20 crochet thread.

The larger mesh sticks and thread made it possible for me to see what the loops were doing.

My directions for the border - using larger mesh sticks

Row 1: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 18 loops into the foundation loop. [multiple of 6]

Rows 2-6: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 7: (3/8" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 8: (1/4" flat mesh)   Net Egyptian stitches, in the following manner:  *Skip the first loop, draw the second loop through the first loop,net 1 knot in the second loop by wrapping the thread around the fingers as usual, move the netting needle completely through the loop around the fingers and enter the second loop from above rather than from below as usually done, draw the first loop through the second loop and net 1 knot in the first loop in the usual way*; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 9: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 10: (3/8" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 11: (1/4" flat mesh)   Net Egyptian stitches, in the following manner:  *Skip the first loop, draw the second loop through the first loop,net 1 knot in the second loop by wrapping the thread around the fingers as usual, move the netting needle completely through the loop around the fingers and enter the second loop from above rather than from below as usually done, draw the first loop through the second loop and net 1 knot in the first loop in the usual way*; repeat from * to * across the row, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.

Rows 12-17: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Point:
For the only first point on the row - Net, without a mesh stick, 1 knot in the first loop. Thereafter follow the instructions for row 18

Row 18: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 19: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 20: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 21: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops. Turn the netting over.

Cut the thread to the netting needle. Fasten the end of the thread onto the next loop in row 17 and repeat from row 18 to row 21.



Once I had figured out the instructions for the Egyptian Stitch, I was able to return to the smaller mesh sticks and finer thread and, with the aid of a size 12 crochet hook to catch and move the loops, finish this sample also.

My directions for the border -  original mesh stick sizes

Row 1: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 17 loops into the foundation loop. [multiple of 6 minus 1]

Rows 2-6: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 7: (#0 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 8: (#0000 knitting needle)  Net Egyptian stitches, in the following manner:  *Skip the first loop, draw the second loop through the first loop,net 1 knot in the second loop by wrapping the thread around the fingers as usual, move the netting needle completely through the loop around the fingers and enter the second loop from above rather than from below as usually done, draw the first loop through the second loop and net 1 knot in the first loop in the usual way*; repeat from * to * across the row, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.

Row 9: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 10: (#0 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 11: (#0000 knitting needle) Net Egyptian stitches, in the following manner:  *Skip the first loop, draw the second loop through the first loop,net 1 knot in the second loop by wrapping the thread around the fingers as usual, move the netting needle completely through the loop around the fingers and enter the second loop from above rather than from below as usually done, draw the first loop through the second loop and net 1 knot in the first loop in the usual way*; repeat from * to * across the row, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.
Rows 12-17: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Point:
Row 18: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 19: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 20: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 21: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops. Turn the netting over.

Cut the thread to the netting needle. Fasten the end of the thread onto the next loop in row 17 and repeat from row 18 to row 21.



A side-by-side comparison of the two samples shows how a change in the size of the mesh stick can affect the size of the final sample.

Border of Mat from Treasures in Needlework

Pages186-187 of Treasures in Needlework include a mat or doily that, besides the basic netting, includes embroidery or lacis.  The edge of the circular mat has a pointed edge. I took the points and did them in rows instead of rounds.

 

My directions for the border

Row 1: (#2 knitting needle) Net 29 loops in the foundation loop. [multiple of 10 minus 1]
Rows 2-3: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Point:
Row 4: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops.
Row 5: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops.
Row 6: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops.
Row 7: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops.
Row 8: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops.
Row 9: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.
Row 10: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops.
Row 11: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.
Row 12: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loops.

Cut the thread to the netting needle. Fasten the end of the thread onto the next loop in row 3 and repeat from row 4 to row 12

Border of A Lady's Netted Cap from Treasures in Needlework

On pages 132 - 133 of Treasures in Needlework Mrs. Warren and Mrs Pullan included directions for a Lady's Net Cap.  The border of this cap is hard to see in the illustration, so I decided to make it to see what it looked like. The mesh sticks called for in this pattern were steel meshes #10, #12, and #14 and a 3/4" flat mesh stick.  I converted those mesh stick sizes to a modern US size 0 (2 mm), size 1 (2.25 mm), and size 3 (3 mm), as well as the 3/4" (19 mm) flat one.

Here are my directions for this sample:
Row 1: (#1 knitting needle) Net 10 knots in the foundation loop. [an even number]
Rows 2-7: (#1 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 8: (3/4" mesh) Net 5 knots in each loop.
Row 9-13: (#0 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 14: (#3 knitting needle) Skip the first loop, net 1 knot in following loop, *skip the next loop, net 1 knot in the following loop*; repeat from * to *.

Border of Netted Mitten from Treasures in Needlework

On pages 46 and 47 of Treasures in Needlework are the instructions for a pair of lacy net fingerless mittens.  I took the directions for the border or edge of the mittens and reproduced the edge.  There were a few changes made to have the edge work out.

Here are my directions for the Border and Edging shown above:

Row 1: (000 or 5/0 knitting needle)
          Net 18 knots in the foundation loop. [multiple of 5 +3 - ie 8, 13, 18, 23, etc.]
Rows 2-3: (000 or 5/0 knitting needle)
          Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 4: (000 or 5/0 knitting needle)
          Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, * 5 in the 1st loop, 5 in the 2nd; net 3 loops plain; repeat from * all round.
Row 5: (000 or 5/0 knitting needle)
          Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, *net 9 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat all round
Rows 6-7: (000 or 5/0 knitting needle)
          Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 8: (#3 knitting needle)
          Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, * 5 in the 1st loop, 5 in the 2nd; net 3 loops plain; repeat from * all round.
Row 9: (000 or 5/0 knitting needle)
          Net 1 knot in each loop for 3  loops, *net 9 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat all round
Row 10: (000 or 5/0 knitting needle)
          Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 11: (#3 knitting needle)
          Skip 3 loops, *net 10 knots in the next loop, skip 4 loops*; repeat from * to * ending with skip 3 loops and net 1 knot in the last loop.
Row 12: (000 or 5/0 knitting needle)
          Net 1 knot in each loop.

Netted Lace from Treasures in Needlework

In 1855, Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Pullan published Treasures in Needlework. Among the patterns were several which included net edges. The instructions for Netted Lace, found on page 13, recommended using a "bone mesh a quarter of an inch wide; steel mesh gauging, No. 13." I used a 1/4" mesh stick and a #1 knitting needle (having converted the Old English size 13 to a modern US size 1 or 2.5 mm).
I also discovered that when the thread is wrapped once around the knitting needle before the netting knot is tied, the finished loop is the equivalent of a 1/4" mesh stick.  So I changed the mesh stick used in rows 11-14 to reflect this. I tried to get my instructions to produce a sample that looked similar to the picture of the stitch.

Here's my version of the directions for this edge.

Row 1: (1/4" mesh) Net 9 loops (or any odd number) in the foundation loop.
Row 2: (1/4" mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 3: (#1 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 4: (#1 knitting needle) Wrap the thread around the mesh stick one time, net 1 knot in the first loop (creating a double-length loop), now net 1 more knot in the first loop (creating a regular-sized loop), *wrap the thread around the mesh stick one time, net 1 knot in the next loop (creating a double-length loop), in the same loop, net 1 more knot (creating a regular-sized loop)*; repeat from * to *.
Rows 5-6:  (#1 knitting needle) Only netting into the double-length loops, repeat row 4.
Row 7: (#1 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 8: (1/4" mesh) Net 3 knots in the first loop, *skip the next loop, net 7 knots in the following loop*; repeat from * to *, ending with net 4 knots in the last loop.
Row 9:  (#1 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, *wrap the thread around the mesh stick one time, skip the same loop as in the last row, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops*; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops.
Row 10:  (#1 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, *wrap the thread around the mesh stick one time, skip the same loop as in the last row, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops*; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops.
Row 11: (1/4" mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, *skip the next loop,  net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops*; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.
Row 12: (1/4" mesh) Net 1 knot in the first loop, *skip the next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops*; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.
Row 13: (1/4" mesh) Net 1 knot in the first loop, *skip the next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops*; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.
Row 14: (1/4" mesh)  *Skip the next loop, net 1 knot in the following loop*; repeat from * to *.

Another Edge from The Lady's Manual of Fancy-Work

Another Edge, the final net edge included by Mrs. Matilda Marian Pullan, is found on page 93 of The Lady's Manual of Fancy-Work: a complete instructor in every variety of ornamental needle-work.

Row 1: Using a #3 knitting needle
Net 12 more knots in the foundation loop.

Rows 2-3: Using a #3 knitting needle
Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4: Using a 3/8" flat mesh stick
Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 5: Using a #3 knitting needle
*Working with 2 loops at a time, draw the 2nd loop through the 1st loop, then draw the 1st loop through the 2nd loop, net 1 knot in the 1st loop, then net 1 knot in the 2nd loop*; repeat from * to *.

Rows 6-7:  Using a #3 knitting needle
Net 1 knot in each loop.

Another Lace from The Lady's Manual of Fancy-Work

This net lace edging, Another Lace is found on page 93 of The Lady's Manual of Fancy-Work: a complete instructor in every variety of ornamental needle-work by Mrs. Matilda Marian Pullan. It uses a netting needle filled with a double thread as well as a a netting needle filed with a single strand of thread. I did not "Conclude by taking some of the silk four times doubled and working one stitch between every two of last row, with a somewhat coarser mesh". I thought the 8 strands of thread looked too heavy for a final row.

Here are my instructions without the final row.

Row 1: Use #0 knitting needle and a single-thread shuttle
Net 9 more knots in the foundation loop.

Rows 2-3:  Use #0 knitting needle and a single-thread shuttle
Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4: Use 1/2" mesh stick and a double-thread shuttle
Net 3 knots in the first loop, *skip 1 stitch, net 3 knots*; repeat from * to *.

Row 5:  Use #0 knitting needle and a single-thread shuttle
Net 1 knot in each thread of the first 2 double-thread loops, making 4 loops, treat the next double-thread loop as one loop and net 1 knot in that double -thread loop, *net 1 knot in each thread of the next 2 double-thread loops, making 4 loops, treat the next double-thread loop as one loop and net 1 knot i that double-thread loop*; repeat from * to *.

Row 6: Use #0 knitting needle and a single-thread shuttle
Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 7: Use #0 knitting needle and a single-thread shuttle
Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, *skip a loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops*; ending with net the last 2 loops together.

Row 8: Use #0 knitting needle and a single-thread shuttle
Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, *skip a loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops*; ending with net the last 2 loops together.

Row 9: Use #0 knitting needle and a single-thread shuttle
Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, net 1 knot in the next loop, *skip a loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops*; ending with net the last 2 loops together.

A Small, Neat Shell Edge from The Lady's Manual of Fancy-Work

This "small neat shell edging" is very similar to the Shell Edge from last week.  It is found on page 93 of The Lady's Manual of Fancy-Work: a complete instructor in every variety of ornamental needle-work by Mrs. Matilda Marian Pullan.  There were just two changes made: one by the author to use 8 loops in the shell and the one by me to use smaller mesh sticks.

Here are my instructions.

Row 1: Using #3 knitting needle
Net 13 more knots in the foundation loop. (13 loops)

Rows 2-3: Using #3 knitting needle
Net 1 knot in each loop. (13 loops)

Row 4: Using 1/4" mesh stick
Net 8 knots in the first loop, *skip 3 loops, net 8 knots in the next loop*; repeat from * to *.

Row 5: Using #1 knitting needle
Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, *pass the next loop (the open loop) down through the middle of the skipped loops and net 1 knot in the open loop , net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops (closed loops)*; repeat from * to *.

Row 6: Using #1 knitting needle
Net 1 knot in each loop.