CREATING THE STARTING CHAIN WITH STRING:

In these instructions the word string = whatever string, cord, twine, rope, or thread you are using to net.

If the first row of meshes are tied over a foundation loop and the foundation loop is removed, the loops that were tied around the foundation loop are slightly bigger than other loops that were tied using the same size mesh stick. Using a starting chain will eliminate this problem.


Wrap string around the mesh stick twice.

	Tie a knot at top of the mesh stick, leaving about a 3 inch tail.

Remove mesh stick and stretch loop out.

	Hang loop on nail or hook with knot to the left.

With knot remaining at left side, tie new knot over mesh stick.

	Remove mesh stick; net a knot in loop formed in previous step. Repeat that process as often as needed.

	Since two rows are actually being formed, stretch the meshes out to count them. Make sure the total number of loops completed is double the number of loops called for by the instructions. The sample has a total of 6 knots and 6 loops, 3 loops on each side.