| diamond mesh patterns |
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Instructions given below |
| Row 1 | mesh stick: #6 kn | 12 knots in row | |
In foundation loop net 12 loops. |
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| Rows 2-3 | mesh stick: 3/16" | 12 knots in row | |
Net 1 knot in each loop. |
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| Row 4 | mesh stick: 3/8" | 12 knots in row | |
Net 1 knot in each loop. |
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| Row 5 | mesh stick: 3/16" | 12 knots in row | |
Skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 1 knot in skipped loop; repeat across row. |
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| Row 6 | mesh stick: 3/8" | 12 knots in row | |
Net 1 knot in each loop. |
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| Rows 7-24 | 12 knots in row | ||
Repeat rows 5 and 6 nine times. |
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| Row 25 | mesh stick: 3/16" | 12 knots in row | |
Net 1 knot in each loop. |
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| Rows 26-29 | mesh stick: 3/16" | 3 loops less each row until 3 loops remain | |
| Without mesh stick, net 2 loops together. Now with mesh stick, net 1 knot in each loop to, but not including last 2 loops. Net last 2 loops together. When there are 3 loops in row, cut thread from needle leaving a length about 5 inches long on the bookmark. |
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Cut 42 pieces of thread about 10 inches long. Put 14 pieces into each loop on the last row. When all loops are filled, adjust so that the ends are even and wrap a 12" length of thread around the strands about 7 times, about ½" from the end of the bookmark. Tie the ends of this thread together. Trim tassel ends evenly.
Non-commercial use only.