Hold the mesh stick in the left hand with the stick between the thumb and index finger with the thumb resting on the front of the stick.
Lay the string over the front of the mesh stick. (At this point do not be concerned about the mesh stick being close up to the foundation loop.)
Take the string below and up behind the mesh stick and out through the foundation loop from the back.
Pull the needle downwards with the right hand and the mesh stick will be hauled by pulley effect right up to the bottom of the foundation loop.
With the thumb and finger of the left hand, hold the working string and the foundation loop where they cross at the top of the mesh stick. [NOTE: It will help in forming the knot if you position your thumb to hold the intersection so that the working string can be thrown easily to the left; it is better to pinch finely with the tips of the thumb and finger rather than broadly with the thumb and finger flat.]
Form the netting knot by throwing a loop to the left and taking the needle to the right, then behind both strands of the foundation loop and out to the front of the thrown loop.
Draw up the netting knot firm and neat. Take care to form the knot close to the top of the mesh stick.
You must be careful to make sure the knot tightens correctly. If done incorrectly the knot may slip once the netting is being used.. Check each knot as you finish it.
