Rectangle of Square-Mesh – 6 x 11 squares - Starting from the Middle

Once I finished the rectangle of square-mesh that was an odd width of squares by an even length of squares (5 x 14), I decided to try one that was an even width of squares by an odd length of squares.

Rectangle of Square-Mesh – 6 x 11 squares - Starting from the Middle

Here are my instructions for creating this piece of square-mesh netting.

I made it with size 20 crochet thread, and used a #8 and a #6 knitting needle.

Before starting the actual netting:

1. Fill a netting needle or shuttle with thread or cord.
2. Attach it to a foundation loop.  To do this:
1. Tie a slip knot in the thread or cord coming from the needle or shuttle.  Leaving a tail, at least 2 to 3 inches.
2. Slip the foundation-loop cord through the slipknot.
3. Tie the foundation-loop cord into a circle thereby creating a foundation loop.
4. Tighten the slipknot.
3. Attach the foundation loop to a tension device.
4. Choose a mesh stick.

Start the Rectangle

Row 1: Using the small mesh stick, net 7 more knots into the foundation loop.

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: Using the large mesh stick, net 1 knot in each loop. (7 loops in the row)

Row 3: Using the large mesh stick, net 1 knot in each loop except the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (6 loops in the last row)

Rows 4-7: Continue by repeating Row 3 until there are only 2 loops in the row. (For each additional row, the number of loops will decrease by 1.)   When there are only 2 loops on a row, net those 2 loops together without using a mesh stick.

Cut the thread. Remove the netting from the foundation loop (which unties the knots created in Row 1) and undo the former knots in Row 1 to straighten the loops. Run the foundation-loop cord through one of the other rows of netting. Tie the thread from the netting needle to the loose thread at the end of Row 1.

Lengthen the Rectangle

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

Row 9: (Decrease Row) Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together. (7 loops in the row)

Rows 10-11: Repeat these 2 rows until the number of squares desired equals the number of squares on the long side of the rectangle.

Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop. (7 loops in the row)

Finish the Rectangle

Row 13: (Decrease Row) Net 1 knot in each loop except the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (6 loops in the row)

Rows 14-17: Continue by repeating this decrease row until there are only 2 loops in the row. (For each additional row, the number of loops will decrease by 1.)   When there are only 2 loops on a row, net those 2 loops together without using a mesh stick.

Cut the thread and remove the netting from the foundation loop.

Rectangle of Square-Mesh – 5 x 14 squares - Starting from the Middle

How time flies. I had posts completed up through the end of April. At that point I was to have a week free, or so I thought. That week came and flew by so fast I hardly knew it existed. Then one day, weeks after I should have been creating new posts, I realized I had missed a couple of weeks. So, having proved I'm human and can make mistakes, here I am again.

Almost a year ago I made some rectangles of square-mesh netting, starting from the middle. I made one with an even number of squares in both the width and the length and one with an odd number of squares in the width and length. I wondered what would change in the instructions if I made one with an odd number of squares in the width and an even number of squares in the length.

Then I got busy with my husband trying to figure out square-mesh Vandykes and scallops. Recently I realized that I had not tried that combination so I made a rectangle of square-mesh netting to find out the answer to my question.

Rectangle of Square-Mesh – 5 x 14 squares - Starting from the Middle

Here are my instructions for creating this piece of square-mesh netting.

I made it with size 20 crochet thread, and used a #8 and a #6 knitting needle.

Before starting the actual netting:

1. Fill a netting needle or shuttle with thread or cord.
2. Attach it to a foundation loop.  To do this:
1. Tie a slip knot in the thread or cord coming from the needle or shuttle.  Leaving a tail, at least 2 to 3 inches.
2. Slip the foundation-loop cord through the slipknot.
3. Tie the foundation-loop cord into a circle thereby creating a foundation loop.
4. Tighten the slipknot.
3. Attach the foundation loop to a tension device.
4. Choose a mesh stick.

Start the Rectangle

Row 1: Using the small mesh stick, net 6 more knots into the foundation loop.

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: Using the large mesh stick, net 1 knot in each loop. (6 loops in the row)

Row 3: Using the large mesh stick, net 1 knot in each loop except the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (5 loops in the last row)

Rows 4-6: Repeat Row 3 until there are only 2 loops in the row. (For each additional row, the number of loops will decrease by 1.)   When there are only 2 loops on a row, net those 2 loops together without using a mesh stick.

Cut the thread. Remove the netting from the foundation loop (which unties the knots created in Row 1) and undo the former knots in Row 1 to straighten the loops. Run the foundation-loop cord through one of the other rows of netting. Tie the thread from the netting needle to the loose thread at the end of Row 1.

Lengthen the Rectangle

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

Row 8: (Decrease Row) Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net the last 2 loops together. (7 loops in the row)

Rows 9-14: Repeat these 2 rows until the number of rows equals the number of squares desired in the length of the rectangle.

Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop. (7 loops in the row)

Finish the Rectangle

Row 16: (Decrease Row) Net 1 knot in each loop except the last 2 loops; net the last 2 loops together. (5 loops in the row)

Rows 17-19: Continue by repeating this decrease row until there are only 2 loops in the row. (For each additional row, the number of loops will decrease by 1.)   When there are only 2 loops on a row, net those 2 loops together without using a mesh stick.

Cut the thread and remove the netting from the foundation loop.

A Generic pattern for a rectangle of Square Diamond Netting

Finally,  I wanted to see if I could make a generic pattern that allowed for a choice of the width and length. To my surprise, I found that I only needed one pattern.

Square Diamond Netting - Rectangle - 6 x 9 small squares

NAME	INSTRUCTIONS
wrapped long loop	Wrap the yarn once around the mesh stick by putting it across the front of the mesh stick, around the mesh stick, and up the back side of the mesh stick.  Then tie the netting knot in the usual way.
long loop in a long loop	Remove the mesh stick if necessary.  Tie the netting knot so the bottom of the long loop is touching the top of the mesh stick.
long loop in a short loop	Tie the knot at the bottom of the short loop by gradually pulling the thread slightly upwards not downwards when ending the netting knot. DO NOT have the bottom of the short loop touch the top of the mesh stick.

There are also two ways to create the short loop.

NAME	INSTRUCTIONS
short loop in a short loop	Pull short loop down so the bottom of the short loop is touching the top of the mesh stick.  Tie the netting knot in the regular way.
short loop in a long loop	Tie the netting knot in the regular way.  The bottom of the long loop is touching the mesh stick

Here are my generic instructions for creating a rectangle of Diamond Square Netting.

Before starting the actual netting:

1. Fill a netting needle or shuttle with thread or cord.
2. Attach it to a foundation loop.  To do this:
1. Tie a slip knot in the thread or cord coming from the needle or shuttle.  Leaving a tail, at least 2 to 3 inches.
2. Slip the foundation-loop cord through the slipknot.
3. Tie the foundation-loop cord into a circle thereby creating a foundation loop.
4. Tighten the slipknot.
3. Attach the foundation loop to a tension device.
4. Choose a mesh stick.

A Rectangle of Square Diamond Netting – Generic Instructions

The first step is to decide how many small squares are desired along each side of the rectangle.

Abbreviations

WSS (Width Small Squares) = the number of small squares in the width of the rectangle

LSS (Length Small Squares) = the number of small squares in the length of the rectangle

Increase Portion of the Square

Row 1:  Net 2 more knots into the foundation loop. (2 loops - both small 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 a wrapped long loop in the first loop net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop. (3 loops - long, short, and long in the row)

Repeating Increase Rows

Odd Rows: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

*Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left,

net 2 short loops in the last loop and turn the netting.

Even Rows: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Net a wrapped long loop in the first loop,

*net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop; *

Repeat from * to * until there is one loop left,

Net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop.

Repeat the odd and even rows until the desired number of small squares desired appear on the sides of the triangle and the number of the last row is (2 times WSS) minus 1. The last row will be an odd row.

Corner Turning Row: (The loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged.)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop,

net a short loop in the next loop,

*net a wrapped long loop in the following loop, net a short loop in the next loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left,

net a short loop and a wrapped, long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (2 times WSS loops in the row)

Lengthening Rows:

           Odd Lengthening Row: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                                *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, end with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (2 times WSS loops in the row)

               

Even Lengthening Row: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, in the last loop, turn the netting. (2 times WSS loops in the row)

Repeat these two rows to lengthen the rectangle until the desired # of small squares are on the long side of the rectangle and the number of the last row is (2 times LSS) minus 1. The last row will be an odd row.

Turning the Next Corner (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, in the last loop, turn the netting. ((2 times WSS) minus 1 loops in the row)

Decreasing Portion of the Rectangle (each row will have one fewer loop than the previous row)

Odd Decreasing Rows: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick net, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting.

Even Decreasing Rows: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *repeat from * to * across the row.

Repeat these two decreasing rows until 2 loops remain. The last row will be an odd row.

Final Corner Formed

Last Even Row: Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, net a short loop in the next loop.

Last Odd Row: Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the short loop. Cut the thread near the knot just tied.

Tie the First Corner

Remove the foundation loop from row one of the net. 

Tie the tail onto a tapestry needle, which is used in place of the netting needle. 

Net the first two loops together without using a mesh stick.

Cut the thread near the knot just tied.

A Rectangle of Square Diamond Netting - 4 by 7 small squares

Now,  I wanted to see if I could make one with the number of small squares with an even width and an odd length. I chose to have 4 small squares in the width and 7 small squares in the length of this rectangle.

NAME	INSTRUCTIONS
wrapped long loop	Wrap the yarn once around the mesh stick by putting it across the front of the mesh stick, around the mesh stick, and up the back side of the mesh stick.  Then tie the netting knot in the usual way.
long loop in a long loop	Remove the mesh stick if necessary.  Tie the netting knot so the bottom of the long loop is touching the top of the mesh stick.
long loop in a short loop	Tie the knot at the bottom of the short loop by gradually pulling the thread slightly upwards not downwards when ending the netting knot. DO NOT have the bottom of the short loop touch the top of the mesh stick.

There are also two ways to create the short loop.

NAME	INSTRUCTIONS
short loop in a short loop	Pull short loop down so the bottom of the short loop is touching the top of the mesh stick.  Tie the netting knot in the regular way.
short loop in a long loop	Tie the netting knot in the regular way.  The bottom of the long loop is touching the mesh stick

Here are my instructions for creating a rectangle of Diamond Square Netting with a width of 4 small squares, and a length of 7 small squares.

Before starting the actual netting:

1. Fill a netting needle or shuttle with thread or cord.
2. Attach it to a foundation loop.  To do this:
1. Tie a slip knot in the thread or cord coming from the needle or shuttle.  Leaving a tail, at least 2 to 3 inches.
2. Slip the foundation-loop cord through the slipknot.
3. Tie the foundation-loop cord into a circle thereby creating a foundation loop.
4. Tighten the slipknot.
3. Attach the foundation loop to a tension device.
4. Choose a mesh stick.

Increase Portion of the Rectangle

Row 1:  Net 2 more knots into the foundation loop. (2 loops - both small 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 a wrapped long loop in the first loop net both a short loop and a wrapped long  loop into the last loop. (3 loops - long, short, and long in the row)

Row 3: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

*Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*; repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net 2 short loops in the last loop and turn the netting. (4 loops in the row)

Row 4: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Net a wrapped long loop in the first loop, *net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop. (5 loops in the row)

Row 5: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

*Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*; repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net 2 short loops in the last loop and turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

Row 6: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Net a wrapped long loop in the first loop, *net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop. (7 loops in the row)

Row 7: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

*Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*; repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net 2 short loops in the last loop and turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

 Turning the Corner:

Row 8: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, net a short loop in the next loop, *net a wrapped long loop in the following loop, net a short loop in the next loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped, long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Lengthening the Rectangle:

                Row 9: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

                Row 10: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Row 11: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Row 12: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Row 13: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Turning the Next Corner

Row 14: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (7 loops in the row)

Decreasing Portion of the Rectangle

Row 15: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting. (7 loops in the row)

Row 16: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *repeat from * to * across the row. (3 loops in the row)

Row 17: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting. (4 loops in the row)

Row 18: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *repeat from * to * across the row. (3 loops in the row)

Row 19: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting. (2 loops in the row)

Final Corner Formed

Row 20: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, net a short loop in the next loop.

Row 21: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the short loop.

Cut the thread near the knot just tied.

Tie the First Corner

Remove the foundation loop from row one of the net. 

Tie the tail onto a tapestry needle, which is used in place of the netting needle. 

Net the first two loops together without using a mesh stick.

Cut the thread near the knot just tied.

A Rectangle of Square Diamond Netting - 3 by 6 small squares

Now,  I wanted to see if I could make one with the number of small squares with an odd width and an even length. I chose to have 3 small squares in the width and 6 small squares in the length of this rectangle.

NAME	INSTRUCTIONS
wrapped long loop	Wrap the yarn once around the mesh stick by putting it across the front of the mesh stick, around the mesh stick, and up the back side of the mesh stick.  Then tie the netting knot in the usual way.
long loop in a long loop	Remove the mesh stick if necessary.  Tie the netting knot so the bottom of the long loop is touching the top of the mesh stick.
long loop in a short loop	Tie the knot at the bottom of the short loop by gradually pulling the thread slightly upwards not downwards when ending the netting knot. DO NOT have the bottom of the short loop touch the top of the mesh stick.

There are also two ways to create the short loop.

NAME	INSTRUCTIONS
short loop in a short loop	Pull short loop down so the bottom of the short loop is touching the top of the mesh stick.  Tie the netting knot in the regular way.
short loop in a long loop	Tie the netting knot in the regular way.  The bottom of the long loop is touching the mesh stick

Here are my instructions for creating a rectangle of Diamond Square Netting with a width of 3 small squares, and a length of 6 small squares.

Before starting the actual netting:

1. Fill a netting needle or shuttle with thread or cord.
2. Attach it to a foundation loop.  To do this:
1. Tie a slip knot in the thread or cord coming from the needle or shuttle.  Leaving a tail, at least 2 to 3 inches.
2. Slip the foundation-loop cord through the slipknot.
3. Tie the foundation-loop cord into a circle thereby creating a foundation loop.
4. Tighten the slipknot.
3. Attach the foundation loop to a tension device.
4. Choose a mesh stick.

Increase Portion of the Rectangle

Row 1:  Net 2 more knots into the foundation loop. (2 loops - both small 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 a wrapped long loop in the first loop net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop. (3 loops - long, short, and long in the row)

Row 3: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

*Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*; repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net 2 short loops in the last loop and turn the netting. (4 loops in the row)

Row 4: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Net a wrapped long loop in the first loop, *net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop. (5 loops in the row)

Row 5: Repeat row 3 until the desired number of small squares desired appear on the sides of the triangle.  (6 loops in the row)

Turning the Corner:

Row 6: Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, net a short loop in the next loop,

*net a wrapped long loop in the following loop, net a short loop in the next loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped, long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

Lengthening the Rectangle:

                Row 7: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

                Row 8: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

Row 9: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

Row 10: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

Row 11: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

Turning the Next Corner

Row 12: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (5 loops in the row)

Decreasing Portion of the Rectangle

Row 13: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting. (4 loops in the row)

Row 14: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *repeat from * to * across the row. (3 loops in the row)

Row 15: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting. (2 loops in the row)

Final Corner Formed

Row 16: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, net a short loop in the next loop.

Row 17: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the short loop.

Cut the thread near the knot just tied.

Tie the First Corner

Remove the foundation loop from row one of the net. 

Tie the tail onto a tapestry needle, which is used in place of the netting needle. 

Net the first two loops together without using a mesh stick.

Cut the thread near the knot just tied.

A Rectangle of Square Diamond Netting - 4 by 8 small squares

Now,  I wanted to see if I could make one with the number of small squares even in both the width and length. I chose to have 4 small squares in the width and 8 small squares in the length of this rectangle.

NAME	INSTRUCTIONS
wrapped long loop	Wrap the yarn once around the mesh stick by putting it across the front of the mesh stick, around the mesh stick, and up the back side of the mesh stick.  Then tie the netting knot in the usual way.
long loop in a long loop	Remove the mesh stick if necessary.  Tie the netting knot so the bottom of the long loop is touching the top of the mesh stick.
long loop in a short loop	Tie the knot at the bottom of the short loop by gradually pulling the thread slightly upwards not downwards when ending the netting knot. DO NOT have the bottom of the short loop touch the top of the mesh stick.

There are also two ways to create the short loop.

NAME	INSTRUCTIONS
short loop in a short loop	Pull short loop down so the bottom of the short loop is touching the top of the mesh stick.  Tie the netting knot in the regular way.
short loop in a long loop	Tie the netting knot in the regular way.  The bottom of the long loop is touching the mesh stick

Here are my instructions for creating a rectangle of Diamond Square Netting with a width of 4 small squares, and a length of 8 small squares.

Before starting the actual netting:

1. Fill a netting needle or shuttle with thread or cord.
2. Attach it to a foundation loop.  To do this:
1. Tie a slip knot in the thread or cord coming from the needle or shuttle.  Leaving a tail, at least 2 to 3 inches.
2. Slip the foundation-loop cord through the slipknot.
3. Tie the foundation-loop cord into a circle thereby creating a foundation loop.
4. Tighten the slipknot.
3. Attach the foundation loop to a tension device.
4. Choose a mesh stick.

 Increase Portion of the Rectangle

Row 1:  Net 2 more knots into the foundation loop. (2 loops - both small 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 a wrapped long loop in the first loop net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop. (3 loops - long, short, and long in the row)

Row 3: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

*Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*; repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net 2 short loops in the last loop and turn the netting. (4 loops in the row)

Row 4: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Net a wrapped long loop in the first loop, *net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop. (5 loops in the row)

Row 5: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

*Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*; repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net 2 short loops in the last loop and turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

Row 6: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Net a wrapped long loop in the first loop, *net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net both a short loop and a wrapped long loop into the last loop. (7 loops in the row)

Row 7: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

*Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*; repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net 2 short loops in the last loop and turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Turning the Corner:

Row 8: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, net a short loop in the next loop, *net a wrapped long loop in the following loop, net a short loop in the next loop; * repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped, long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Lengthening the Rectangle:

                Row 9: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

                Row 10: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Row 11: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Row 12: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Row 13: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Row 14: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop and a wrapped long loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Row 15: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

                        *Net a short loop in the long loop, net a long loop in the short loop*;

repeat from * to *, ending with net a long loop in the last loop,

turn the netting. (8 loops in the row)

Turning the Next Corner

Row 16: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *

repeat from * to * until there is one loop left, net a short loop in the last loop, turn the netting. (7 loops in the row)

Decreasing Portion of the Rectangle

Row 17: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting. (6 loops in the row)

Row 18: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *repeat from * to * across the row. (5 loops in the row)

Row 19: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting. (4 loops in the row)

Row 20: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a wrapped long loop in the following loop; *repeat from * to * across the row. (3 loops in the row)

Row 21: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, *net a short loop in the next loop, net a long loop in the following loop; * repeat from * to * across the row, turn the netting. (2 loops in the row)

Final Corner Formed

Row 22: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are jagged)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick, net a short loop in the next loop.

Row 23: (the loops at the bottom of the finished row are even with each other)

Without a mesh stick, net 1 knot in the short loop. Cut the thread near the knot just tied.

Tie the First Corner

Remove the foundation loop from row one of the net. Tie the tail onto a tapestry needle, which is used in place of the netting needle. Net the first two loops together without using a mesh stick. Cut the thread near the knot just tied.