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Aaron’s Side Strap Bag

By hankamer on March 9, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 9,534

Size: Large

Thread used: Parachute Cord

Handles: Side Strap and Drawstring

Bottom of Bag: Split Ring

Direction Made: Bottom Up

Type of Netting: Circular or Spiral and Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bag, Bag - Circular Netting, Bag - Spiral Netting, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Drawstring, Sidestrap, Spiral Netting, Split Ring, Top Down

Tags : 9000 knots, designed by Rita, large bag, Plain (decorative stitch)

Acorn Edge

By Rita on April 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I was introduced to this edge by my grandmother.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 5 knots in one loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 3	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip 1 loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #3 kn Skip 1 loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in one loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Skip 1 loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in one loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.
Round 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #7 kn Skip large loop, over all sticks net 1 knot in one loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in 1 loop; repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 5 knots in one loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 3	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, skip 1 loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop; repeat across the row.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #3 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip 1 loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in one loop; repeat across the row.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip 1 loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in one loop; repeat across the row.
Row 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #7 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in 1 loop, skip the large loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in one loop; repeat across the row.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Acorn edge

Arrowhead Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 21, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 3 loop

Sample:
began with 23 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread size 30 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting	Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #4 kn	Row 1 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in next loop, net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, end with net 1 knot in next loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 loops in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.

Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″ Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in next loop, net 3 loops together (3 loops should be 1/2 of 5 knots netted in previous round), net 3 loops together, *net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 3 loops together (3 loops should be 1/2 of 5 knots netted in previous round), net 3 loops together (split stitch formed)*; repeat from * to *. Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 3 loops together, net 3 loops together; repeat ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops.

row two of the Aarowhead Decrease Stitch

Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″ Row 3 mesh stick: 3/8″ Without mesh stick net loop formed by CK and 2 loops to the right of the CK together, now with mesh stick *net 1 knot in next loop (this loop is directly under split stitch formed in previous round), net 3 loops together*; repeat from * to *, end with net 1 knot in next loop. Net 3 loops together, *net 1 knot in next loop, net 3 loops together;* repeat from * to *.

row three of the Arrowhead decrease stitch

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Aster Edge

By Rita on April 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I created this edge as a variation of the Flower Edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 1 loop in next loop, net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 loop in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 5 knots in first loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Aster edge

Asymmetric Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 21, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 8 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 16 loops + 2 loop

Sample:
began with 18 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
I was working on a doily (Sampler) and found I had too many loops. This stitch was the result of trying to decrease to a more managable size

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting	Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #4 kn	Row 1 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat around doily ending with net 1 knot in last loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn	Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: #4 kn	Row 3 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat around doily ending with net 1 knot in last loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.



Round 4 mesh stick: #4 kn	Row 4 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Basic Hairnet – Large (1,228 knots)

By Rita on August 31, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,228

Diameter / Size: 20 inches

Thread used: crochet thread

Type of Snood: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	none

Additional photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Hairnet, Hairnet - Diamond Mesh, Snood

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Hairnet – Large (1,614 knots)

By Rita on August 31, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,614

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	none

Additional photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Hairnet, Hairnet - Diamond Mesh, Snood

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, large snood, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Hairnet – Small (1,228 knots)

By Rita on August 30, 2013

DiamondMeshSnood-Basic-Small-1228knots-wm

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,228

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	none

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Hairnet, Hairnet - Diamond Mesh, Snood

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Hammock

By Rita on February 3, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1065

Thread used: cord tested to hold the weight of those who will be using it

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Hammock

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Net Dishcloth – large (1/2″ mesh)

By Rita on August 12, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,008

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: diamond mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Net Dishcloth – medium (1/2″ mesh)

By Rita on August 12, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 589

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: diamond mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Net Dishcloth – medium (3/8″ mesh)

By Rita on August 12, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,080

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: diamond mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Net Dishcloth – small (1/2″ mesh)

By Rita on August 12, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 390

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: diamond mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Net Dishcloth- small (3/8″ mesh)

By Rita on August 12, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 704

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: diamond mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Rectangular Net Dishcloth

By Rita on July 26, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,008

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: diamond mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Basic Round Snood – Medium (301 knots)

By hankamer on February 16, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 301

Sizes: Medium

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, large snood, less than 1000 knots, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch), round snood, small snood

Basic Wide Snood – Small (303 knots)

By hankamer on February 16, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 303

Sizes: Small

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch), small snood, wide snood

Beet Edge

By Rita on April 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.5 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I wondered how the Beet Increase Stitch would look as an edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 2	mesh stick: 3/8″ Without mesh stick net loop formed by CK and loop to right of CK together, with mesh stick net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 2 knots in loop formed by CK, net 3 knots in all other loops.

Rounds 4-5	mesh stick: #2 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 2	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 2 loops together across the row.

Row 3	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 knots in all loops.

Rows 4-5	mesh stick: #2 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Beet edge

Beet Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting	Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″	Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″	Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net loop formed by CK and loop to right of CK together, with mesh stick net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.	Net 2 loops together.


Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″	Row 3 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 3 knots in loop formed by CK, net 4 knots in all other loops.	Net 4 knots in all loops.



Rounds 4-5 mesh stick: #3 kn	Rows 4-5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Bleeding Hearts Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Sample:
began with 6 loops	began with & ended with 3 rows of plain netting over #5 kn	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting	Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″	Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 3 more knots in loop formed by CK, net 4 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.	Net 4 knots in each loop.


Rounds 2-3 mesh stick: #3 kn	Rows 2-3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 4 mesh stick: 3/8″	Row 4 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and two loops to the left of that loop, now using the mesh stick, net 1 loop in next loop, net 3 loops together; repeat from * to *.	Net 3 loops together, net 1 loop in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Block Edge

By Rita on April 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for the Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
.75 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

2 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I learned this edge from my grandmother.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in the loop formed by CK, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Round 2	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 3	mesh stick: 3/8″ Without mesh stick, net together CK and loop to the right of CK, with mesh stick net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 2 knots in each loop.

Row 2	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 3	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 2 loops together across the row.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Block edge

Bridge Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 21, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 3 loop

Sample:
began with 18 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread Cordonnet special DMC 20 thread.

Sources For This Stitch:

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting	Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″	Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: #6 kn	Row 2 mesh stick: #6 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.


Rounds 3-4 mesh stick: #6 kn	Rows 3-4 mesh stick: #6 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Bush Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.5 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I created this edge after asking myself, “I wonder what would happen if. . .”

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Skip a loop, net 8 knots in next loop, skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat, end with net 8 knots in next loop, skip a loop.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Without mesh stick, net together loop formed by CK and loop to the right of CK, now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #0 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat.

Round 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #3 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat.

Round 7	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.

Round 8	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – 1/4″ Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 8 knots in the first loop, skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, net 8 knots in next loop; repeat from to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #0 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #3 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 7	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 8	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – 1/4″ Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Bush edge

Candle Bookmark with a Plain Length

By Rita on July 24, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 780

Thread used: size 20 cotton crochet thread

Center: Regular

Length: Plain Wide

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
Skirt	none	Plain

Additional photo

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Regular center, Skirt (increase stitch)

Carrots Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting	Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″	Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 2 knots in loop formed by CK, net 3 knots in all other loops.	Net 3 knots in all loops.


Rounds 2-3 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in each loop in round/row 1. Any number greater than 1 will increase the number of loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Cascade – Large Long Snood with Beads in Columns (754 knots)

By hankamer on March 1, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 754

Number of Beads: 339

Size: Large

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Beaded Snood, Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, large snood, less than 1000 knots, long snood, Plain (decorative stitch)

Chain Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 21, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 8 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 8 loops + 4 loop

Sample:
began with 28 loops	began with with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread Cordonnet special DMC 20 thread

Sources For This Stitch:
One of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting	Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 1 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops.


Round 2 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops.


Round 3 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.



Round 4 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 4 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Chain Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 4 loop

Sample:
began with 19 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
One of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting	Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 1 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat across row, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.


Round 2 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from * to * across row.


Round 3 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across row, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops.



Round 4 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 4 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across row ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops.


Round 5 mesh stick: #3 kn	Row 5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.	Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across row ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops.


Rounds 6-7 mesh stick: #3 kn	Rows 6-7 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.	Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how close the chains are placed in round/row 1, (the sample has them start 4 loops apart) and how many rows are done with the chain stitch.

Number of loops needed in round/row to begin stitch varies depending on how close the chains are placed in round/row 1. Number of loops listed for the sample assumes that chains are started 4 loops apart.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Clover Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 22, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 2 loop

Sample:
began with 14 loops	began with with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread Cordonnet special DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: #6 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #6 kn
Net 1 knot in next loop, * net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, * net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from to *.


Round 3 mesh stick: #6 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #6 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Cluster Cone Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was created when I realized that if I kept going with the Ruffle Edge I would never finish the doily and it would be very full at the edge of the doily.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 knots in loop formed by CK, net 5 knots in 1st loop, net 4 knots in the next loop; repeat from to *.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and 4 loops to the right of the CK (total 5 loops)(cluster formed), now with mesh stick, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 5 loops together (cluster formed); repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #1 kn Skip the loop over the cluster formed 2 rounds earlier, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.

Round 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #3 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop, repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 4 knots in the next loop, *4 knots in next loop, net 5 knots in the next loop; repeat across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 5 loops together (cluster formed),net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops ; repeat from * to *.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #1 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip the loop over the cluster formed 2 rows earlier, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #3 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Cluster Cone edge

Cluster Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 25, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 4 loop

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I experimented to see what the stitch would look like if all the heart increases were in one loop instead of two.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 1 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop, net 5 knots in next loop, * net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, * net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from to *.


Rounds 3-4 mesh stick:		Rows 3-4 mesh stick:
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in each loop in round/row 1. Any number greater than 2 will increase the number of loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Crisscross Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 25, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #4 kn	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 more knot in loop formed by CK, net 2 knots in all other loops.		Net 2 knots in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in loop to the left of the CK, then going in the regular direction skip one loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat from * to *.		Skip 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat.


Rounds 3-4 mesh stick: #4 kn		Rows 3-4 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Crisscross Rectangular Bookmark

By Rita on August 2, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 330

Thread used: size 10 cotton crochet thread

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Crisscross

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : Crisscross (decorative stitch), designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots

Crisscross Rectangular Net Dishcloth

By Rita on July 26, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 768

Yarn used: worsted weight yarn

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Crisscross

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : Crisscross (decorative stitch), designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots

Crisscross Stitch Scarf with Pointed Ends

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 16

Edge: Pointed Ends

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Crisscross

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : Crisscross (decorative stitch), designed by Rita, Pointed Ends edge

Cube Stitch Scarf with Ruffle Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 16

Edge: Ruffle

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Cube

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : Cube (decorative stitch), designed by Rita, Ruffle edge

Cube-Dewdrop Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
2 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I created this edge because I wanted an edge that had the cube stitch with the Dewdrop Edge coming out of the cubes.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 2	mesh stick: #7 kn Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and loop to right of CK, in same loop (now using mesh stick) net 1 more knot, net next 2 loops together, in same loops net 1 more knot (2 knots in 2 loops); repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: #7 kn Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and loop to right of CK, in same loop (now using mesh stick) net 1 more knot, net next 2 loops together, in same loops net 1 more knot (2 knots in 2 loops); repeat from * to *.

Round 5	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 6	mesh stick: #7 kn Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and loop to the right of the CK, in same loop, (now using mesh stick) net 2 more knots, (wrap thread around kn 1 time before tying each of those 2 knots creating 2 double length loops), net next 2 loops together (single length loop), in same loop net 3 more knots (all double length loops); repeat from * to *, end by netting 1 more knot into CK (a single length loop). Form a double length loop when tying the CK for this round.

Round 7	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each long (double length) loop.

Round 8	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 2	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 2 loops together, in same loops net 1 more knot (2 knots in 2 loops); repeat across the row.

Row 3	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 2 loops together, in same loops net 1 more knot (2 knots in 2 loops). Make sure that the loops that are net together are not under the place where 2 loops were net together two rows earlier; repeat from to *.

Row 5	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 6	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 2 loops together,in same loops net 2 more knots, (wrap thread around kn 1 time before tying each of those 2 knots creating 2 double length loops), net next 2 loops together (single length loop), in same loop net 3 more knots (all double length loops); repeat from * to *.

Row 7	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each long (double length) loop.

Row 8	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Cube-Dewdrop edge

Cubes – Small Round Snood (386 knots)

By hankamer on February 25, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 386

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Cube

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, large snood, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), round snood, small snood

Cubes – Small Round Snood (562 knots)

By hankamer on February 25, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 562

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Cube

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), round snood, small snood

Cubes – Wide Snood (328 knots)

By hankamer on February 27, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 328

Size: Medium, Small

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Cube

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Tiny snood, wide snood

Cubes Rectangular Bookmark

By Rita on July 26, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 331

Thread used: size 20 cotton crochet thread

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Cube

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : Cube (decorative stitch), designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots

Cupid Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 22, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 6 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 6 loops + 4 loop

Sample:
began with 22 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I wondered what would happen if I did an extra plain row between the increase and the decrease rows of this stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 1 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 2 more knots into CK, net 3 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 3 knots in next loop, net 3 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 3 knots in next loop, net 3 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to *.



Rounds 4-5 mesh stick: #4 kn		Rows 4-5 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Cupid Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 3 loop

The number of loops listed assumes that cupid stitches are started 3 loops apart.

Sample:
began with 18 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
currently unknown

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 1 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 3 knots in next loop, net 3 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 3 knots in each loop for 2 loops, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from * to *, ending net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how close the cupid stitches are placed in round/row 1, (sample has them start 3 loops apart) and how many rows are done with the cupid stitch.

Number of loops needed in round/row to begin stitch varies depending on how close the cupid stitches are placed in round/row 1.

For circular netting this stitch requires a multiple of 2 loops plus the number of loops between the cupid stitches (eg. 2 + 3=5).

For diamond mesh netting this stitch requires the same number as for circular netting plus the number of loops between the cupid stitches (eg. Multiple of (2 + 3) + 3=8, or 13, or 18).

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Curve Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 3 loop

Sample:
began with 23 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 1 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 2 knots in next loop, * net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 2 knots in next loop;repeat from to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat from * to *.



Round 4 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 4 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 5 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 5 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 2 knots in next loop, * net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 2 knots in next loop;repeat from to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops; repeat from * to *.



Rounds 4-5 mesh stick: #4 kn		Rows 4-5 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Dancer Edge

By Rita on April 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I found this on some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 2	mesh stick: 3/8″ Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and loop to the right of CK, in same loop, now using mesh stick net 3 more knots, net next 2 loops together, in same loops net 3 more knots (total 4 knots in 2 loops); repeat from * to *.

Rounds 3-4	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 2	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net next 2 loops together, in same loops net 3 more knots (total 4 knots in 2 loops); repeat across the row.

Rows 3-4	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Dancer edge

Dancer Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net one knot in each loop.		Net one knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and loop to the right of CK, in same loop, now using mesh stick net 2 more knots, net next 2 loops together, in same loops net 2 more knots (total 3 knots in 2 loops); repeat from * to *.		Net 2 loops together, in same loops net 2 more knots (total 3 knots in 2 loops); repeat.


Round 3 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net one knot in each loop.		Net one knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in 2 loops in round/row 2. Any number greater than 2 will increase the number of loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Dewdrop Edge

By Rita on April 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was on one of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 4 knots in loop formed by CK, skip one loop, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 5 knots in the first loop skip one loop, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Dewdrop edge

Diagonal Crisscross Scarf with Butterfly Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 16

Edge: Butterfly

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Diagonal Crisscross

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : Butterfly edge, designed by Rita, Diagonal Crisscross (decorative stitch)

Diagonal Netting Scarf with Super Cone Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 20

Edge: Super Cone

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Diagonal Netting

Additional photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Diagonal Netting (decorative stitch), Super Cone edge

Diamond Netting-Five Loop (medium width) Scarf with Pointed Ends

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 19

Edge: Pointed Ends

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Diamond Netting

Additional photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Diamond Netting (decorative stitch), Pointed Ends edge

Diamond Netting-Five Loop (narrow width) Scarf with Long Picot Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 13

Edge: Long Picot

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Diamond Netting

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Diamond Netting (decorative stitch), Long Picot edge

Diamond Netting-Three Loop Scarf with Lacy Curved Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 17

Edge: Lacy Curved

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Diamond Netting

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Diamond Netting (decorative stitch), Lacy Curved edge

Diamond Square-mesh Trellis – 3 inch mesh

By Rita on August 6, 2013

5 foot by 5 foot net trellis with 3 inch diamond meshes

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 480

Width: 5 feet

Height: 5 feet

Cord used: size 18 bonded nylon

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Trellis, Trellis - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Diamond-Mesh Circle Hair Bun Cover

By hankamer on February 16, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 634

Size: Tiny

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Hair Bun

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bun Cover, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Tiny snood

Diamond-mesh Trellis – 6 inch mesh

By Rita on August 6, 2013

5 foot by 5 foot net trellis with 6-inch diamonds meshes

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 120

Width: 5 feet

Height: 5 feet

Cord used: size 18 bonded nylon

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Trellis, Trellis - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Dot & Dashes Net Headband

By Rita on August 5, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 126

Width: about 1 inch

Thread used: 1/8 inch ribbon

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Double Thread Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 6 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Using needle with single thread, net 1 knot in each loop.		Using needle with single thread, net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Use needle with double thread, tying both threads onto single thread. Without mesh stick, net together loop formed by CK and loop to the right of CK,now with mesh stick net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Use needle with double thread, tying both threads onto single thread. Net 2 loops together across the row.


Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 more knot in loop formed by CK, * net 1 knot in each single loop; repeat from to *. To tie CK at end of this round Cut double thread needle off. Tie connecting thread to one of the double thread strands forming CK. Tie other double thread strand to CK of previous round, cut tail short. Tie single thread needle onto one of the strands used to make CK.		Net 1 knot in each single loop. At end of row cut double thread and tie single thread needle to both strands of double thread.



Round 4 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 4 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 5 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Droplets – Small Round Snood with Staggered Beads (420 knots)

By hankamer on February 27, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 420

Number of Beads: 63

Sizes: Small

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photo

Categories : Beaded Snood, Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, large snood, less than 1000 knots, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch), round snood, small snood

Ericka’s Net Belt

By Rita on July 22, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 984

Length: 5 feet

Yarn used: South West Trading Company Phoenix – 100% Soy Silk – Purple (http://www.yarndex.com/yarn.cfm?yarn_id=1428)
(http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/South_West_Trading_Company_Yarn Phoenix_Yarn 1247.html)

End: Fringe

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Belt, Belt - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, Fringe (end), less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Ericka’s Scarf with Butterfly Edge

By Rita on September 5, 2013

a net eyelet stitch scarf with a tube to hold the scarf closed

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 36

Edge: Butterfly

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Eyelet

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : Butterfly edge, designed by Rita, Eyelet (decorative stitch)

Eyelet – Large Round Snood (538 knots)

By hankamer on February 25, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 538

Size: Large

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, large snood, less than 1000 knots, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch), round snood, small snood

Eyelet – Medium Wide Snood (460 knots)

By hankamer on February 25, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 460

Size: Medium

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch), Tiny snood, wide snood

Eyelet Rectangular Bookmark

By Rita on July 29, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 439

Thread used: size 10 cotton crochet thread

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Eyelet

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, Eyelet (decorative stitch), less than 1000 knots

Eyelet Stitch Scarf with Ice Cream Cone Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 16

Edge: Ice Cream Cone

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Eyelet

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Eyelet (decorative stitch), Ice Cream Cone edge

Faces Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 22, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 3 loop

Sample:
began with 18 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I created this stitch when I needed to decrease a large number of loops but I didn’t like the decreases I had.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Skip next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.		Skip next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.


Round 2 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 5/8″
Without mesh stick, net together CK and loop to the right of CK, with mesh stick, net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 2 loops together; repeat ending with net 1 knot in last loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Fan Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 3 loop

Sample:
began with 15 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
I experimented with the Fan Decorative Stitch to make it into a decrease stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 2 more knots in loop formed by CK, net 4 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 more knot in loop formed by CK, tie CK.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 4 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 4 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.


Round 2 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 2, net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop, tie the CK.		Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 3 loops together.


Round 3 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Fan Edge

By Rita on April 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was on one of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 6 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to *, end with net 5 knots in loop formed by CK.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in next loop, net 3 loops together, Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 3 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 6 knots in first loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 6 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Fan edge

Fan Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 3 loop

Sample:
began with 13 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I experimented with the Fan Decorative Stitch to make it into a increase stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 6 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *, end with 5 knots in loop formed by CK.		Net 6 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 6 knots in last loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in next loop, net 4 loops together, Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 4 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 4 loops together; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops.


Round 3 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

The amount of increase can vary depending on:
1. How many loops you net 1 knot into in round/row 1. (In the sample there are 3)

2. How many knots you tie in loop with multiple knots in it in round/row 1. (In the sample there are 6)

3. How many loops you net together in round/row 2. (In the sample there are 4)

The number of loops needed in round/row 1 varies depending on the answers to questions 1 and 3.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Fan Net Dishcloth – large

By Rita on July 26, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,249

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Fan

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, fan (decorative stitch)

Fan Net Dishcloth – small

By Rita on August 12, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 591

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Fan

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : designed by Rita, fan (decorative stitch), less than 1000 knots

Fan Rectangular Bookmark

By Rita on July 29, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,126

Thread used: size 10 cotton crochet thread

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Fan

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, fan (decorative stitch)

Fan-Bobble Edge

By Rita on April 25, 2012 No Comments

The bobbles are three-dimensional.

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 6 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 6 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.5 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge is a three-dimentional stitch. I wondered how the Fan Bobbles Increase Stitch would look as an edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 9 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 9 knots in nest loop; repeat from * to *.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and 5 loops to the right of CK (total 6 loops), now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 6 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 10 knots in next loop (this is the loop that spans across where the loops were net together two rounds earlier), net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: #3 kn Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK, 1 loop to the right of CK, and 7 loops to the left of CK (total 9 loops), now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 9 loops together ; repeat from * to *.

Round 6	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 9 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 9 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 10 knots in next loop (this is the loop that spans across where the loops were net together two rounds earlier), net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 5	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 9 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 9 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Row 6	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Fan Bobble edge

Fan-bobble Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 3 loops

Sample:
began with 13 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I was experimenting with the Fan-bobble Decorative stitch.

Note: The bobbles can be pushed up to create a 3-Dimensional shape.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 9 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 9 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.		Net 9 knots in first loop, * net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 9 knots in next loop; repeat from to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #1 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #1 kn
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and 5 loops to the right of CK (total 6 loops), now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 6 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 6 loops together; repeat, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops


Round 3 mesh stick: #1 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #1 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.



Round 4 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 4 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 10 knots in next loop (this is the loop below the knot that net the loops together two rounds earlier), net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 10 knots in next loop; repeat ending, with net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops.


Round 5 mesh stick: #1 kn		Row 5 mesh stick: #1 kn
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK, 1 loop to the right of the CK, and 7 loops to the left of the CK (total 9 loops), now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 9 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 9 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, repeat, ending with net 9 loops together.


Rounds 6-7 mesh stick: #1 kn		Rows 6-7 mesh stick: #1 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on the number of knots placed in loops in rounds/rows 1,4 and the number of loops net together in rounds/rows 2,5.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Fan-Pyramid Edge

By Rita on April 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was created when I wondered what would happen if I merged the Fan Edge with the Acorn Edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 1/2″ Net 1 knot in next loop, net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Without mesh stick, net loop formed by CK, 2 loops on the left of the CK, and 1 loop on the right of CK together (4 loops net together), now using mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 4 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops;repeat.

Round 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – 1\4″ Skip a loop, over both ticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop;repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 1/2″ Net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.


Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.


Row 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – 1\4″ Over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, over both ticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Fan-Pyramid edge

Flame Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 9 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 9 loops + 2 loop

Sample:
began with 11 loops	began with & ended with 4 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread size 20 Aunt Lydia?s crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 2 more knots in loop formed by CK, net 3 knots in all other loops.		Net 5 knots in each loop.


Rounds 2-8 mesh stick: 1/4″		Rows 2-8 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 9 mesh stick: 1/4″		Row 9 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 loops together; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.



Rounds 10-15 mesh stick: 1/4″		Rows 10-15 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 16 mesh stick: 1/4″		Row 16 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 13 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 13 loops, net 3 loops together; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Flower Bookmark with a Plain Length

By Rita on August 2, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 576

Thread used: size 20 cotton crochet thread

Center: Regular

Length: Plain

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
Mirror	none	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Mirror (increase stitch), Plain (decorative stitch), Regular center

Flower Edge

By Rita on April 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was on some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Skip a loop, net 6 knots in next loop, skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, net 6 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #6 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 6 knots in next loop, skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, net 6 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #6 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Flower edge

Flower-Cone Edge

By Rita on April 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was created when I wondered what would happen if I merged the Flower Edge with the Acorn Edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Skip a loop, net 5 knots in next loop, skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat. End with net 5 knots in next loop, skip a loop.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in next loop.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip one loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #3 kn Skip one loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Skip one loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.

Round 6	mesh stick: #3 kn, Bottom – #7 kn Skip large loop, over all sticks net 1 knot in one loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in 1 loop, repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 5 knots in next loop, skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in next loop.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #3 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 6	mesh stick: #3 kn, Bottom – #7 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, over both ticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Flower-Cone edge

Floweret Bookmark with a Plain Length

By Rita on July 30, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 576

Thread used: size 20 cotton crochet thread

Center: Regular

Length: Plain medium

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
Mirror	none	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Mirror (increase stitch), Plain (decorative stitch), Regular center

Forward Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops

Sample:
began with 15 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #4 kn	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
I was experimenting with the Percussion stitch

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 1 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in last loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending net 1 knot in last loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in loop to the left of the CK, then going in the regular direction skip one loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat from * to *.		Skip 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop, and net 1 knot in it; repeat across row.


Rounds 3-4 mesh stick: #4 kn		Rows 3-4 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Gowns Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Sample:
began with 7 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 3 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.		Net 3 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 3 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.


Rounds 2-3 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 2-3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Grapes Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was used on some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in loop formed by CK, skip 1 loop, net 3 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, end with net 1 more knots in loop formed by CK.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 3	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #0 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.


Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.

Round 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 knots in the first loop, skip 1 loop, net 3 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 3	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #0 kn Over the #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to * acrsss the row.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Grapes edge

Grass 1 Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Sample:
began with 7 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8
Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.		Net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to *.


Rounds 2-4 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 2-4 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Grass 2 Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops + 2 loops

Sample:
began with 11 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread Used DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.


Rounds 2-4 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 2-4 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Hannah’s Shrug

By Rita on August 23, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1477

Size: fits sizes to XL

Thread used: Red Heart worsted weight yarn

Edge: Bunting

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photos:

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Shrug

Tags : 1000 knots, Bunting edge, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Heart Rectangular Bookmark

By Rita on July 29, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,492

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	Lacy Pointed End	Heart Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Heart (decorative stitch)

Hula Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 more knot in CK, net 2 knots in loop on left side of CK, skip a loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 2 knots in skipped stitch; repeat from * to *.		Skip a loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 2 knots in skipped loop; repeat.


Rounds 3-6 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 3-6 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in each loop in round/row 2. Any number greater than 1 will increase the number of loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Hyacinth Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
.75 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was on one of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 1/2″ Net 4 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 1/2″ Net 4 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 4 knots in next loop; repeat from to * across the row.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Hyacinth edge

Icicle Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I wanted an Icicles Increase Stitch as well as an Icicles Decorative Stitch, so I experimented until I got one.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knots in loop formed by CK, net 2 knots in all other loops.		Net 3 knots in all loops.


Rounds 2-3 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Invisible Hairnet – Circular, adapted from Godey’s Magazine – 1861 (1,380 knots)

By Rita on August 13, 2013

my version of Godey's 1861 invisible hairnet

Found in : Godey’s Magazine and Lady’s Book, July 1861

Number of Knots: 1,380

Diameter / Size: about 17 inches

Thread used: size 10 crochet thread

Type of Hair Covering: hairnet

Type of Netting: diamond-mesh and circular

Center: Diamond-Mesh Square

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Hairnet, Hairnet - Diamond Mesh, Hairnet - Spiral Netting, Snood, Spiral Netting

Tags : 1000 knots, diamond-mesh square (center), large snood, Plain (decorative stitch)

Ivy Net Headband

By Rita on August 5, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 336

Width: 1.5 inches

Thread used: 1/8 inch ribbon

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Ivy

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Ivy Stitch Scarf with Rigging Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 16

Edge: Rigging

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Ivy

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Ivy (decorative stitch), Rigging edge

Lacy Point

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: The number can vary from a minimum of 5 to as many as you want.
– For a Row: The number can vary from a minimum of 5 to as many as you want.

The length of the point will vary depending on the number of loops used in row 1.

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
.75 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
My grandmother taught me this edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting: Cut the loose thread that is used in tying the CK. No CK will be tied in remaining rows. Each point is finished before starting the next point.

Diamond Mesh Netting: Each point is finished before starting the next point.

Row 1	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each of the next 5 loops (total 6 knots on mesh stick, 5 loops formed). Remove stick and turn netting over.

All Rows Except the Last Row	mesh stick: #3 kn Going into last loop netted, net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, skip that loop. Remove stick; turn netting over. NOTE: Repeat this row until only 2 loops are left, not including skipped loop.

Last Row	mesh stick: #3 kn Net last 2 loops together to form point. Cut thread.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Lacy Points edge

Ladies Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
2.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was used on one of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 2	mesh stick: 3/8″ Without mesh stick, net together loop formed by CK, loop to the right of CK, and loop to the left of CK, now with mesh stick net 3 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 4 knots in loop formed by CK, net 5 knots in all other loops.

Rounds 5-6	mesh stick: #3 kn Net l knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 2	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 loops together; repeat across the row.

Row 3	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 5 knots in each loop.

Rows 5-6	mesh stick: #3 kn Net l knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Ladies edge

Ladies Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I was looking at the Beet Increase Stitch and I wondered what the stitch would look like if the increases were directly below the decreases. Now I know.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and loop to the right of CK, now with mesh stick net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 2 loops together.


Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.



Round 4 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 4 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 3 knots in loop formed by CK, net 4 knots in all other loops.		Net 4 knots in each loop.


Rounds 5-6 mesh stick: #4 kn		Rows 5-6 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in each loop in round/row 4. Any number greater than 2 will increase the number of loops.

For circular netting, always net 1 less knot into the CK than into the other loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Lantern Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops

Sample:
began with 15 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
I experimented with the Lantern Decorative Stitch to make it into a decrease stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 4 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 2 more knots in next loop (loop formed by CK), tie CK.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 4 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 4 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.


Round 2 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in the next, net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 loops together; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.		Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 3 loops together.


Round 3 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop



Round 4 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 4 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, Net 3 knots in next loop, Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *. NOTE: make sure the group of 6 knots in one loop is directly below the group of 5 loops net together in round 2.		Net 2 knots in first loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, Net3 knots in next loop, Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 3 knots in last loop.


Round 5 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Without the mesh stick, net together loop formed by CK with 1 loop on the right of the CK and 2 loops to the left of the CK, now with the mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; Net 4 loops together; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 4 loops together net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; Net 4 loops together; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.


Rounds 6-7 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 6-7 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Lantern Edge

By Rita on April 25, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.5 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge came about when I wondered how the Lantern Increase Stitch would look as an edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 6 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Without mesh stick, net together loop formed by CK and 3 loops to the right of the CK, now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 4 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 5 knots in one loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat. NOTE: make sure the group of 5 knots in one loop is directly below the group of 4 loops net together two rounds earlier.

Round 5	mesh stick: #3 kn Without the mesh stick, net together loop formed by CK and 3 loops to the left of the CK, now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 4 loops together; repeat from * to *.

Round 6	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 6 knots in the first loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 6 knots in the next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 5 knots in one loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat. NOTE: make sure the group of 5 knots in one loop is directly below the group of 4 loops net together two rounds earlier.

Row 5	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 6	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Lantern edge

Lantern Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 1 loop

Sample:
began with 13 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 4 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *, end with net 3 knots in next loop.		Net 4 knots in next loop, net 2 knots in each loop for 3 loops; repeat across row ending with net 4 knots in last loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, repeat.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 4 loops together; repeat across row ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.


Round 3 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.



Round 4 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 4 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in next loop, net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat across ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.


Round 5 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Without the mesh stick, net together loop formed by CK, 1 loop to the right of CK and 2 loops to the left of the CK, now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 4 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat across ending with net 4 loops together.


Rounds 6-7 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 6-7 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in each loop in round/row 4, and thereby the number of loops in round/row 5 which have 1 knot into them. Any number greater than 4 will increase the number of loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Lantern Net Dishcloth – large

By Rita on August 12, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,412

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Lantern

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Lantern (decorative stitch)

Lantern Net Dishcloth – small

By Rita on July 26, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 708

Yarn used: worsted weight

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Lantern

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Dishcloth

Tags : designed by Rita, Lantern (decorative stitch), less than 1000 knots

Lantern Shawl

By Rita on August 26, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 14,525

Height: 80 inches

Width: 27 inches

Thread used: size 4 yarn

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Lantern Plain

Additional photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Shawl

Tags : designed by Rita, Lantern (decorative stitch), over 10000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Lantern Stitch (medium width) Scarf with Acorn Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 19

Edge: Acorn

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Lantern

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : Acorn edge, designed by Rita, Lantern (decorative stitch)

Lantern Stitch (narrow width) Scarf with Sawtooth Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 15

Edge: Sawtooth

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Lantern

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Lantern (decorative stitch), Sawtooth edge

Lattice Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 22, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Skip next loop, net one knot in next loop; repeat.		Skip next loop, net one knot in next loop; repeat.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Lilac Edge

By Rita on April 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 3 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was created when I tweaked the Grapes Edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 more knots in loop formed by CK, skip 1 loop, net 3 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: #3 kn Skip a loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.

Round 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.

Round 7	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loops; repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 knots in the first loop skip one loop, net 3 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: #3 kn Over the #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 7	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to * acrsss the row.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Lilac edge

Lily Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge is one of my variations on the Flower Edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Skip next loop, net 7 knots in next loop, skip next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip next loop, net 7 knots in next loop, skip next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 7 knots in the first loop, (skip next loop, net 1 knot in next loop) repeat instructions in () 2 more times, skip next loop, net 7 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Lily edge

Magic Bookmark with a Plain Pointed Length

By Rita on July 30, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 782

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

Center: Well

Length: Plain Pointed

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
Skirt	none	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Skirt (increase stitch), Well center

Magic Bookmark with a Pointed Beet Length

By Rita on July 30, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 551

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

Center: Well

Length: Pointed Beet

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
Skirt Beet	none	Plain Pointed End

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : Beet (increase stitch), designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Pointed End (decrease stitch), Skirt (increase stitch), Well center

Medieval Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of loops
– For a Row: multiple of loops + loop

Sample:
began with 11 loops	began with & ended with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread size 20 Aunt Lydia?s crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
I first came across this type of increase online at Cindy Myers site. http://www.silkewerk.com/hairnet/hairnet1.html

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot into loop of previous row – the knot between two loops of current row, net 1 knot in next loop.		Net 1 knot into loop of previous row – the knot between two loops of current row, net 1 knot in next loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Rounds 3-5 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 3-5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

The amount of increase is determined by how many loops have an extra knot net into them.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Mirror Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Skip one loop, net one knot in next loop; repeat.		Skip one loop, net one knot in next loop; repeat.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 3 knots in loop formed by CK, net 4 knots in all other loops.		Net 4 knots in each loop.


Rounds 3-5 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 3-5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in each loop in round/row 2.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Mosaic Netting Scarf with Promenade Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 25

Edge: Promenade

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Mosaic

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, mosaic (decorative stitch), Promenade edge

Mountaintop Edge

By Rita on April 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was formed I wondered what the edge would look like if I put the Heart Decorative Stitch on top the Acorn Edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 4 knots in loop formed by CK, skip a loop, net 5 knots in next loop, skip a loop; repeat from * to *.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #1 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.

Round 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #5 kn In loop formed by CK and over #3 kn net 2 knots, skip large loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, in same loop over #3 kn net 2 more knots (total 3 knots in that loop), net 3 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, end with in same loop over #3 kn net 2 more knots.

Round 7	mesh stick: 3/8″ Without mesh stick, net together loop formed by CK, 2 loops to the right of CK and 2 loops to the left of CK (5 loops), now with mesh stick, skip large loop, net 5 small loops together; repeat from * to *.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 4 knots in the first loop, skip a loop, net 5 knots in the next loop; repeat from * to * ending with net 4 knots in the last loop.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #1 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in the first loop, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.


Row 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #5 kn Over #3 kn net 3 knots in the first loop, skip large loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, in same loop over #3 kn net 2 more knots (total 3 knots in that loop), net 3 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Row 7	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 5 small loops together, skip large loop, net 5 small loops together; repeat from * to *.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Mountain Top edge

Netted Fichu or Cape designed by Isabella Beeton

By Rita on August 26, 2013

triangular net shawl made of ribbon using Mrs. Beeton's pattern

link to her book which contains the pattern

Designed by: Isabella Beeton

Number of Knots: 5,454

Thread used: 1/4″ ribbon

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

Edge: Rigging

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Shawl

Tags : 5000 knots, designed by Isabella, Plain (decorative stitch), Rigging edge

Onion Bag with a Moebius handle

By Rita on September 4, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 595

Size: Medium

Thread used: cord

Handles: One

Bottom of Bag: Pentagon

Direction Made: Top Down

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh, Spiral

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bag, Bag - Diamond Mesh Netting, Bag - Spiral Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Hole in Side of Bag, Moebius, One, Pentagon, Spiral Netting, Top Down

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, medium bag, Plain (decorative stitch)

Pantaloons Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 3 loops

Sample:
began with 15 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop, net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, * net 2 loops together, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, * net 2 loops together, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from to *.


Rounds 3-4 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 3-4 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how close the pantaloons stitches are placed in round/row 1.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Peacock Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 9 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 9 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.75 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I saw a doily pattern in the article “Circular Netting.” Anna February (1985): page 35. I really liked the way the edge looked and so adapted the instructions to fit some of my doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, Net 8 knots into next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat from * to *

Round 2	mesh stick: #7 kn Twist loop formed by CK 3 times, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops (twisting each 3 times), Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops (twisting each 3 times); repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, (net 5 knots in 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop) repeat between () 4 more times, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat from * to * end with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.

Round 5	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 6	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, (net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in next loop) repeat between () 4 more times, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 8 knots into next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 8 knots into next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops (twisting each 3 times), net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 3	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: #7 kn (Net 5 knots in 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop) repeat instructions between () 4 more times, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, (net 5 knots in 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop) repeat instructions between () 4 more times; repeat from * to * end with net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.

Row 5	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 6	mesh stick: #7 kn (Net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in next loop) repeat between () 4 more times, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, (Net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in next loop) repeat between () 4 more times; repeat from * to *.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Peacock edge

Peaks Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 22, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 2 loop

Sample:
began with 14 loops	began with & ended with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I created this one when the doily I was making (Golden Ray) had too many loops.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net loop formed by CK and loop to the right of CK together, with mesh stick net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in first and last loops of row, for all other loops, net 2 loops together.


Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net loop formed by CK and loop to the right of CK together, with mesh stick net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in first and last loops of row, for all other loops, net 2 loops together.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Percussion Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 26, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Sample:
began with 9 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #4 kn	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
One of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 more knot in loop formed by CK, net 2 knots in all other loops.		Net 2 knots in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in loop to the left of the CK, then going in the regular direction skip one loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat from * to *.		Skip 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat.


Round 3 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in last loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in last loop.



Round 4 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 4 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in loop to the left of the CK, then going in the regular direction skip one loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat from * to *.		Skip 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat.


Rounds 5-6 mesh stick: #4 kn		Rows 5-6 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Picot Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was formed after I’d been working with long and short loops.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: Top – #5 kn, Bottom – 1/4″ Over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #5 kn net 1 knot in next loop, repeat.

Round 1 – Alternative Method	mesh stick: #5 kn Wrap thread around kn before netting 1 knot in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop (without any additional wrapping), repeat. Result: one double length loop and one regular length loop.

Round 2	mesh stick: #5 kn Net 2 knots in each long loop and 1 knot in each short loop. When you net in the short loop, do not pull the loop down to the mesh stick. The knot tied will be up higher than the mesh stick. Instead of pulling down and toward yourself when you tighten the knot, you may find it easier to pull slightly up and away from yourself.

Row 1	mesh stick: Top – #5 kn, Bottom – 1/4″ Over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #5 kn net 1 knot in next loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 1 – Alternative Method	mesh stick: #5 kn Wrap thread around kn before netting 1 knot in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop (without any additional wrapping), net 1 wrapped loop in the next loop; repeat from * to * across the row. Result: one double length loop and one regular length loop.

Row 2	mesh stick: #5 kn Net 2 knots in each long loop and 1 knot in each short loop. When you net in the short loop, do not pull the loop down to the mesh stick. The knot tied will be up higher than the mesh stick. Instead of pulling down and toward yourself when you tighten the knot, you may find it easier to pull slightly up and away from yourself.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Picot edge

Pineapple Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
I learned this edge from my grandmother.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 4 knots in loop formed by CK, skip next loop, net 6 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net one knot in each loop.

Round 3	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop; repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 4 knots in the first loop, skip next loop, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net one knot in each loop.

Row 3	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #4 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #6 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Pineapple edge

Pineapple Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 27, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 18 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 8 loops + 7 loop

Sample:
began with 15 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting using a #4 kn.	used this thread Coats Big Ball size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 1/2″
Net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 8 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 10 loops, net 8 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 8 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 4 knots in loop formed by CK, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 5 knots in each loop for 9 loops; repeat from * to * end with net 5 knots in each loop for 8 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 5 knots in each loop for 9 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops.


Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 1/4″
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and 2 loop s on the left of the CK and 2 loops on the right of the CK (5 loops), now using mesh stick,net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 3 loops together, (Net 5 loops together) 8 times, net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat from * to *, end with (net 5 loops together) 7 times, tie CK.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 3 loops together, (net 5 loops together) 8 times, net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops.



Round 4 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 4 mesh stick: 1/4″
Net 3 knots in loop formed by CK, net 4 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 4 knots in each of the next 2 loops, net 5 knots in each of the next 5 loops, net 4 knots in each of the next 2 loops, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops; repeat from * to *, end with net 5 knots.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 4 knots in each loop for 9 loops, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat from * to *, ending net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops.


Rounds 5-9 mesh stick: 3/8″		Rows 5-9 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 10 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 10 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 29 loops; repeat from * to * ending net 1 knot in each loop for 24, tie CK.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 21 loops net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 10 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops instead of for 10 loops.


Rounds 11-13 mesh stick: 3/8″		Rows 11-13 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 14 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 14 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 24 loops, net 15 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 25 loops; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 14 loops, net 11 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 27 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop fosr 14 loops instead of 27 loops.


Round 15 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 15 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how close the pineapple stitches are placed to each other, how many knots are places in loops in round 4, and how many loops are net together in the decrease rounds/rows.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Pinecone Cluster Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 23, 2012 No Comments

pinecone cluster decrease netting stitch

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 28 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 28 loops + 10 loop

Sample:
began with 38 loops	began with & ended with no extra rows	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Rounds 1-9 mesh stick: #6 kn		Rows 1-9 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 10 mesh stick: #6 kn		Row 10 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 20 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 38 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 20 loops, net 4 loops together; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops.


Rounds 11-17 mesh stick: #6 kn		Rows 11-17 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.



Round 18 mesh stick: #6 kn		Row 18 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 29 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 39 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 13 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 13 loops; repeat.


Round 19 mesh stick: #6 kn		Row 19 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Pinecone Cluster Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 28, 2012 No Comments

pinecone cluster increase netting stitch

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 6 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 6 loops + 2 loops

Sample:
began with 8 loops	began with 2 rows of plain netting over 1/4″ mesh stick.	used this thread Coats Big Ball size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
In loop formed by CK net 5 knots, net 6 knots in each loop; repeat from * to *.		Net 6 knots in each loop.


Rounds 2-8 mesh stick: 1/4″		Rows 2-8 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 9 mesh stick: 1/4″		Row 9 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 26 loops; repeat from * to *, end with net 1 knot in each loop for 21 loops, tie CK.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 4 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 26 loops; repeat from * to *, ending net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops.



Rounds 10-16 mesh stick:		Rows 10-16 mesh stick:
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 17 mesh stick: 1/4″		Row 17 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 19 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 21 loops; repeat from * to *, end with net 1 knot in next loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 18 loops, net 6 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 21 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in 18 loops.



Round 18 mesh stick: 1/4″		Row 18 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on the number of knots placed in loops in round/row 1 and the number of loops net together in round/row 9.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Pinecone Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 22, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 8 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 8 loops + 7 loop

Sample:
began with 15 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I liked the way a portion of the doily looked in a booklet* I owned. So I played around with it to make it a decrease stitch.

*Booklet: Tiesler, Eva, ed. “Rundfilet.” Filet (1977): page 46.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
In loop formed by CK net 6 more knots, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 7 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 7 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops.


Rounds 2-10 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 2-10 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 11 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 11 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, * to create point net 9 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops; repeat from to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops, net 9 loops together; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops.



Round 12 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 12 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Pinecone Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 28, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Sample:
began with 5 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #5 kn	used this thread Coats Big Ball size 20

Sources For This Stitch:
I liked the way a portion of the doily looked in a booklet* I had. So I played around with it to make it an increase stitch.

*Booklet: Tiesler, Eva, ed. Rundfilet. Filet (1977): page 46.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 1/2″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
In loop formed by CK net 6 more knots, in all other loops net 7 knots.		Net 7 knots in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net next 3 loops together (cluster), net next 3 loops together (cluster), net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat from * to *.		Net 3 loops together, net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 3 loops together net 3 loops together; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in last loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 2 knots in next loop (the loop between the clusters formed in previous round), net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops: repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in last loop.



Rounds 4-5 mesh stick: 3/8″		Rows 4-5 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 6 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 6 mesh stick: #5 kn
In loop formed by CK net 1 knot, net 1 knot in each loop for 10 loops, net 2 knots in loop under the closed loop created in round 3; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 10 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending with new 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.


Rounds 7-8 mesh stick: 3/8″		Rows 7-8 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 9 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 9 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop (loop under closed loop created in round 6) net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.


Round 10 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 10 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on the number of knots placed in loops in round/row 1 and the number of loops net together in round/row 9.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Plain Bookmark with a Plain Length

By Rita on July 30, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 276

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

Center: Regular

Length: Plain Narrow

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Regular center

Plain Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
.5 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was used on some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Rounds 1-4	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Rows 1-4	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Plain edge

Plain Net Caul

By hankamer on February 16, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,200

Size: Medium

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Hair Covering: Caul

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional Photos:

Net caul formed around a circle of braided hair - side view

Categories : Caul, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch)

Plain Net Caul with Beads

By Rita on September 4, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 2,708

Number of Beads: 423

Size: Medium

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Hair Covering: Caul

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Caul, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : 2000 knots, beads, designed by Rita, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch)

Plain Net Headband – narrow

By Rita on August 5, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 144

Width: 1 inches

Thread used: 1/8 inch ribbon

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Plain Net Headband – wide

By Rita on August 5, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 288

Width: 1.5 inches

Thread used: Crochet

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional Photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Plain Rectangular Bookmarks

By Rita on May 8, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 100 (narrow) or 160 (wide)

Thread used: size 20 cotton crochet thread

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Plain Scarf with Pointed End

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 16

Edge: Pointed Ends

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch), Pointed Ends edge

Plain Stitch (medium mesh) Scarf with Fringe Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 16

Edge: Fringe

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Fringe edge, Plain (decorative stitch)

Plain Stitch (small mesh) Scarf or Shawl with Rigging Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

a plain net scarf or shawl with Rigging Edge

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 36

Edge: Rigging

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf, Shawl

Tags : designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch), Rigging edge

Plain Two-color Bookmark

By Rita on August 2, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 300

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Pointed Edge

By Rita on April 25, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Row: multiple of 5 loops 5
– For a Round: multiple of 5 loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
.5 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

2 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was created when I wondered what would happen if I did not skip the last loop in each row of the Lacy Pointed Edge, but instead net the last two loops together.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting: Cut the loose thread that is used in tying the CK. No CK will be tied in remaining rows. Each point is finished before starting the next point.

Diamond Mesh Netting: Each point is finished before starting the next point.

Row 1	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each of the next 5 loops (total 6 knots on mesh stick, 5 loops formed). Remove stick and turn netting over.
Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Going into last loop netted, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, net last 2 loops together. Remove stick and turn netting over.
Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Going into last loop netted, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net last 2 loops together. Remove stick and turn netting over.
Row 4	mesh stick: #3 kn Going into last loop netted, net 1 knot in 1 loop, net last 2 loops together. Remove stick and turn netting over.

Row 5	mesh stick: #3 kn Without mesh stick net 2 loops together to form point.

Last Row	mesh stick: #3 kn Net last 2 loops together to form point. Cut thread.

To Make Next Point:

Cut thread. Attach netting needle to the finished netting by tying the thread to the first free loop on last round in the netting (the round just before 1st row of point began) to the right of the point just formed.

OR:

Put the netting needle through the loops on the right side of the point, winding down the point. Tie thread to first free loop on last round (the round just before 1st row of point began) to the right on the point just formed.

Then:

Repeat from first row in the point to the last row in the point.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Pointed edge

Points Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 28, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops

Sample:
began with 12 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #5 kn.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: #5 kn		Row 1 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #5 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.		Net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in last loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: #5 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.		Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop.



Round 4 mesh stick: #5 kn		Row 4 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 more knot in loop formed by CK, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 knots in each loop for 2 loops, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to *.		Net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 2 knots in each loop for 2 loops, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 2 knots in last loop.


Round 5 mesh stick: #5 kn		Row 5 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 10 loops; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 10 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat.



Round 6 mesh stick: #5 kn		Row 6 mesh stick: #5 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on the number of points and how many loops each points stitch has between increases in round/row 1. The sample had 3 loops between increases in round/row 1.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Posy Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops + 1 loop

Sample:
began with 13 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I created this stitch pattern while working on a doily (Prism) that needed fewer stitches.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and 2 loops to right of CK, in same loop (now using mesh stick) net 1 more knot, net next 3 loops together, in same loops net 1 more knot (2 knots in 3 loops); repeat from * to *.		Net next 3 loops together, in same loops net 1 more knot (2 knots in 3 loops)*; repeat.


Round 3-5 mesh stick: #3 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Pyramid Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Sample:
began with 5 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #5 kn	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
In loop formed by CK net 1 more knot, net 2 knots in all other loops.		Net 2 knots in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 2 knots in each loops.		Net 2 knots in each loops.


Rounds 3-7 mesh stick: 1/4″		Rows 3-7 mesh stick: 1/4″
Net 1 knot in each loops.		Net 1 knot in each loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Quick Bulky Yarn Hairnet – Medium (449 knots)

By hankamer on February 16, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 449

Size: Medium

Yarn used: Size 5 (Bulky Weight)

Type of Snood: Hairnet

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Hairnet, Hairnet - Diamond Mesh, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, large snood, less than 1000 knots, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch), small snood

Quick Yarn Hairnet – Small (1,082 knots)

By Rita on July 22, 2013 No Comments

Hairnet: Quick Basic - Small, Homespun Yarn

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,802

Size: Small

Yarn used: Size 4 (Worsted Weight) Homespun

Type of Snood: Hairnet

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Hairnet, Hairnet - Diamond Mesh, Snood

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch)

Ray Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 8 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 8 loops + 2 loop

Sample:
began with 26 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I developed this stitch when some doilies needed fewer loops.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.		Skip a loop, net 1 knot in the following loop; repeat.


Round 2 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 5/8″
Without mesh stick, net together CK and loop to the right of Ck, with mesh stick, net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 2 loops together; repeat ending with net 1 knot in last loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 5/8″
Without mesh stick, net together CK and loop to the right of Ck, with mesh stick, net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 2 loops together; repeat ending with net 1 knot in last loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Recline Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops + 2 loop

Sample:
began with 14 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
I was experimenting with the Percussion stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in loop to the left of the CK, then going in the regular direction skip one loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat from * to *.		Skip 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat across row.


Rounds 3-4 mesh stick: #4 kn		Rows 3-4 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Rectangular Bag (Large) with Increases and Decreases

By hankamer on March 26, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,620

Size: Large

Thread used: Cotton Yarn – Size 4

Handles: Tied

Bottom of Bag: Rectangle

Direction Made: Handle-to-Handle

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bag, Bag - Diamond Mesh Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Handle-to-Handle, Rectangle, Tied

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, large bag, Plain (decorative stitch)

Rectangular Bag (Medium) – Basic with a Short Handle

By hankamer on March 26, 2012 No Comments

net rectangular bag - medium size with short handles

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,032

Size: Medium

Thread used: Cotton Yarn – Size 4

Handles: Tied

Bottom of Bag: Rectangle

Direction Made: Handle-to-Handle

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bag, Bag - Diamond Mesh Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Handle-to-Handle, Rectangle, Tied

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, medium bag, Plain (decorative stitch)

Rectangular Bag (Medium) with Triangular Tied Handles

By Rita on September 4, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,626

Size: Large or Medium

Thread used: Cotton Yarn – Size 4

Handles: Tied

Bottom of Bag: Rectangle

Direction Made: Handle-to-Handle

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bag, Bag - Diamond Mesh Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Handle-to-Handle, Rectangle, Tied

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, large bag, medium bag, Plain (decorative stitch)

Rectangular Bag (Tiny)

By Rita on September 4, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,548

Size: tiny

Thread used: Size 10 Crochet

Handles: Tied

Bottom of Bag: Rectangle

Direction Made: Handle-to-Handle

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bag - Diamond Mesh Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Handle-to-Handle, Rectangle, Tied

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch), tiny bag

Rick-Rack Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
.5 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge shows how the Rick-Rack Decorative Stitch looks as an edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 2 knots in the looop formed by the CK, net 3 knots in all other loops.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and closed loop on the left and on the right of the CK (2 closed loops), with mesh stick net 3 loops together (closed loop, open loop, closed loop);repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 3 knots in each loop.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 3 loops together (closed loop, open loop, closed loop);repeat across the row.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Rick-Rack edge

Rickrack Net Headband made with crochet thread

By Rita on August 13, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 164 (child size); 209 (adult size)

Width: 1 inch

Thread used: size 10 crochet thread

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain Rickrack

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Rick-Rack (decorative stitch)

Rickrack Net Headband made with ribbon

By Rita on August 5, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 152 (child size); 192 (adult size)

Width: 1 inch

Thread used: 1/8 inch ribbon

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain Rickrack

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Rita’s Shrug

By Rita on February 4, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1477

Size: fits sizes to XL

Thread used: orange – Red Heart Light & Lofty (color 9261 Citrus Multi)

Edge: Grapes

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photos:

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Shrug

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, Grapes edge, Plain (decorative stitch)

Ruffle Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
.75 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was used on one of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 knots in loop formed by CK, net 4 knots in all other loops.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 4 knots in each loops.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Ruffle edge

Scallops Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 6 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 6 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge was used on one of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Skip 2 loops, net 6 knots in one loop, skip 2 loops, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 6 knots in the first loop, Skip 2 loops, net 1 knot in next loop, skip 2 loops, net 6 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Scallop edge

Seashell Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 18 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 18 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
2.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

the first row of the pattern.

Sources For This Edge:
I saw a doily pattern in the article “Table Cover in Circular Netting.” Anna January (1984). I really liked the way the edge looked and so adapted the instructions to fit some of my doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Rounds 1-6	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 7	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 8 knots in 1 loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops; repeat.

Round 8	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 15 loops, * net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 21 loops; repeat from to *.

Round 9	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 15 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 20 loops; repeat from * to *.

Round 10	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 15 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 19 loops; repeat from * to *.

Rows 1-6	mesh stick: Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 7	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 8 knots in 1 loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 3 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops, net 8 knots in 1 loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 8	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 15 loops, * net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 21 loops; repeat from to * across the row.

Row 9	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 14 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 20 loops; repeat from * to * across the row, ending with net 1 knot in each loop to the end of the row.

Row 10	mesh stick: #7 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 13 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 19 loops; repeat from * to * across the row, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 14 loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Seashell edge

Shell Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

The shells can be pushed up to create a 3-Dimensional shape.

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 6 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 6 loops + 1 loop

Sample:
began with 13 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread Coats Big Ball size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
I experimented with the Fan-bobble Increase Stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8
Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 9 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 9 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.		Net 9 knots in first loop, * net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 9 knots in next loop; repeat from to *.


Round 2 mesh stick: #1 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #1 kn
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and 5 loops to the right of CK (total 6 loops), now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 6 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 6 loops together; repeat, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops.


Round 3 mesh stick: #1 kn		Row 3 mesh stick: #1 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.



Round 4 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 4 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 10 knots in next loop (this is the loop below the knot that net the loops together two rounds earlier), net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops; repeat.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops, net 10 knots in next loop; repeat ending, with net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops.


Round 5 mesh stick: #1 kn		Row 5 mesh stick: #1 kn
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK, 1 loop to the right of the CK, and 7 loops to the left of the CK (total 9 loops), now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, net 9 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 9 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops, repeat, ending with net 9 loops together.


Round 6 mesh stick: #1 kn		Row 6 mesh stick: #1 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 7 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 7 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 12 knots in next loop (This is the loop below the knot that net the loops together two rounds earlier.)net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops.		Net 12 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops; repeat, ending with net 12 knots in last loop.


Round 8 mesh stick: #1 kn		Row 8 mesh stick: #1 kn
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK, 1 loop to right of CK and 8 loops left of CK (total 10 loops), now with mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop for 11 loops, net 10 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 11 loops, net 10 loops together; repeat, ending with newt 1 knot in each loop for 12 loops.


Rounds 9-10 mesh stick: #1 kn		Rows 9-10 mesh stick: #1 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on the number of knots placed in loops in rounds/rows 1,4,7 and the number of loops net together in rounds/rows 2,5,8.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Shield Rectangular Bookmark

By Rita on July 29, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 551

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Shield

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Shield (decorative stitch)

Skirt Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 12 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 2 knots in loop formed by CK, skip a loop, net 3 knots in next loop, skip a loop; repeat from * to *.		Skip a loop, net 3 knots in next loop, skip next loop; repeat from * to *, ending with net 1 knot in next loop.


Rounds 2-4 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 2-4 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in each loop in round/row 1. Any number greater than 2 will increase the number of loops.

For circular netting, always net 1 less knot into the CK than into the other loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Slide Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #4 kn	used this thread size 20 crochet thread.

Sources For This Stitch:
I was experimenting with the Percussion stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 more knot in loop formed by CK, net 2 knots in all other loops.		Net 2 knots in each loops.


Round 2 mesh stick: #4 kn		Row 2 mesh stick: #4 kn
Net 1 knot in loop to the left of the CK, then going in the regular direction skip one loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat from * to *.		Skip 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat across row.


Round 3 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in next loop, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.



Round 4 mesh stick: #7 kn		Row 4 mesh stick: #7 kn
Net 1 knot in loop to the left of the CK, then going in the regular direction skip one loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat from * to *.		Skip 1 loop, net 1 knot in next loop, return to skipped loop and net 1 knot in it; repeat across row.


Rounds 5-6 mesh stick: #7 kn		Rows 5-6 mesh stick: #7 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Sparks Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: any number of loops
– For a Row: any number of loops

Sample:
began with 6 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I combined Rick-rack Decorative Stitch and Dancer Increase Stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 2 knots in loop formed by CK, net 3 knots in all other loops.		Net 2 knots in first and last loop of the row, net 3 knots in all other loops.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net together loop formed by CK and 1 closed loop on the left and the right of the CK (total 3 loops), now using mesh stick, in same loops net 2 more knots, net 3 loops together (closed loop, open loop, closed loop), in same loops net 3 more knots (total 3 knots in 3 loops); repeat from * to *.		Net 3 loops together, (closed loop, open loop, closed loop), in same loops net 2 more knots (total 3 knots in 3 loops); repeat across ending with net 4 loops together in same loops net 2 more knots (total 3 knots in 4 loops).


Rounds 3-5 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 3-5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net into loops in round/row 1, and how many knots are net in 3 loops net together in round/row 2.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Spike Stitch Scarf with Lacy Pointed Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 19

Edge: Lacy Pointed

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Spike

Additional photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Lacy Pointed edge, Spike (decorative stitch)

Spiral Bag with Circle Base

By hankamer on April 3, 2012 No Comments

net bag with circle base and single handle

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 2,216

Size: Small

Thread used: Crochet Thread – Size 10

Handles: One

Bottom of Bag: Diamond Mesh Circle

Direction Made: Bottom Up

Type of Netting: Spiral and Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bag, Bag - Spiral Netting, Bottom Up, Circle of Diamond Mesh, Diamond Mesh Netting, One, Spiral Netting

Tags : 2000 knots, designed by Rita, large bag, medium bag, Plain (decorative stitch), small bag

Spray Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 3 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 3 loops + 1 loop

Sample:
began with 12 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I developed this stitch because the doily I was working on (Kaleidoscope) had too many loops.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 5/8″
Without mesh stick net loop formed by CK and 2 loops to right of CK together, with mesh stick net 3 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 3 loops together; repeat ending with net 1 knot in last loop.


Round 3 mesh stick: 5/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 5/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.



Rounds 4-5 mesh stick: #3 kn		Rows 4-5 mesh stick: #3 kn
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Square-mesh Net Headband – Three Large Squares Wide

By Rita on August 5, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 88 (child); 115 (adult)

Width: 2.5 inches

Thread used: 1/4 inch ribbon

Type of Netting: Square-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Square-mesh Net Headband – Three Medium Squares Wide

By Rita on August 5, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 185

Width: 1.25 inches

Thread used: 1/8 inch ribbon

Type of Netting: Square-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Squares Net Headband

By Rita on February 5, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 174

Width: about 2 inches

Thread used: 1/8 inch ribbon

Type of Netting: Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Headband - Diamond Mesh

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Star Netting Scarf with Netting Fringe Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 25

Edge: Fringe

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Star

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Fringe edge, Star (decorative stitch)

Starry – Large Long Snood with Beads (1,130 knots)

By hankamer on February 16, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,130

Number of Beads: 344

Size: Large

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photo

Categories : Beaded Snood, Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, large snood, long snood, Plain (decorative stitch)

Stars: Large Diamond-mesh Hairnet with Staggered Beads – 1,284 knots

By hankamer on February 24, 2012 1 Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 1,284

Number of Beads: 285

Size: Medium

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Hairnet

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Beaded Snood, Diamond Mesh Netting, Hairnet, Hairnet - Diamond Mesh, Snood

Tags : 1000 knots, designed by Rita, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch)

Stilts Increase Stitch

By Rita on May 29, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 2 loop

Sample:
began with 14 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
I was experimenting with decreasing and increasing and working with a pre-determined number of loops.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loop, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.		Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.


Round 3 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 3 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 2 knots in loop formed by CK, net 3 knots in all other loops.		Net 3 knots in each loop.



Rounds 4-6 mesh stick:		Rows 4-6 mesh stick:
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.

NOTE:
The amount of increase can vary depending on how many knots are net in each loop in round/row 3. Any number greater than 1 will increase the number of loops.

For circular netting, always net 1 less knot into the CK than into the other loops.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Increase

Teardrop Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops

Sample:
began with 10 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Skip a loop, net 1 knot in the following loop; repeat.		Skip a loop, net 1 knot in the following loop; repeat.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tier Bookmark with a Cube length

By Rita on July 30, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 321

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

Center: Tier

Length: Cube

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Cube

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : Cube (decorative stitch), designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Tier center

Top Edge

By Rita on April 25, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1.25 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge is one of my variations on the Pineapple Edge.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 4 knots in loop formed by CK, skip a loop, net 5 knots in next loop, skip a loop; repeat from * to *.

Rounds 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Round 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #1 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat.

Round 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat.

Round 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #5 kn Skip large loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 4 knots in the first loop, skip a loop, net 5 knots in the next loop; repeat from * to * ending with net 4 knots in the last loop.

Rows 2-3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #1 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knots each loop for 2 loops.

Row 5	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #2 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in the first loop, skip a loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 6	mesh stick: Top – #3 kn, Bottom – #5 kn Over #3 kn net 1 knot in the first loop, skip large loop, over both sticks net 1 knot in next loop, over #3 kn net 1 knot in next loop; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in the last loop using a #3 kn.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Top edge

Tops Bookmark with a Plain length

By Rita on July 30, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 405

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

Center: Regular

Length: Plain

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	Tops	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Regular center, Tops (decrease stitch)

Tops Decrease Stitch

By Rita on May 23, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:
– For a Round: multiple of 2 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 2 loops + 1 loop

Sample:
began with 11 loops	began with 3 rows of plain netting.	used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread

Sources For This Stitch:
Some of my grandmother’s doilies.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above


Circular Netting		Diamond-mesh Netting
Round 1 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 1 mesh stick: 3/8″
Net 1 knot in each loop.		Net 1 knot in each loop.


Round 2 mesh stick: 3/8″		Row 2 mesh stick: 3/8″
Without mesh stick net loop formed by CK and loop to the right of CK together, now with mesh stick net 2 loops together; repeat from * to *.		Net 2 loops together; repeat ending with net 1 knot in last loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Decrease, Diamond Mesh Netting

Toy Hammock

By Rita on February 3, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: unknown

Thread used: string

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Hammock

Tags : designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Triple Cross Scarf with Netted Fringe Edge

By Rita on August 27, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Thread used: soft yarn

Number of Knots: varies depending on length

Knots in Row: 21

Edge: Fringe

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Triple Cross

Additional photo

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Scarf

Tags : designed by Rita, Fringe edge, Triple Cross (decorative stitch)

Tulip Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
1 inch

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge is a combination of the Flower Edge and the Eyelet Decorative Stitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Skip a loop, net 5 knots in next loop, skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, net 5 knots in next loop, skip a loop; repeat from * to *.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Pull loop formed by CK (and accompaning needle and threads) up through loop to the right of CK. PUll the part of the 2nd loop that is now between the loop formed by the CK up and net through the part just pulled up. Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops. Pull next loop up through the loop to the right of it, net knot in the 1st loop (loop just pulled up), pull up the part of the 2nd loop that is now between the 1st loop and net through that part of the 2nd loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to *.

Round 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 5 knots in next loop, skip a loop, net 1 knot in next loop, skip a loop, net 5 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops. Pull next loop up through the loop to the right of it, net knot in the 1st loop (loop just pulled up), pull up the part of the 2nd loop that is now between the 1st loop and net through that part of the 2nd loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop to the end.

Row 3	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Categories : Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting, Edge

Tags : Tulip edge

Twinkling – Large Wide Snood with Staggered Beads (621 knots)

By hankamer on February 27, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 621

Number of Beads: 87

Size: Medium

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photo

Categories : Beaded Snood, Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, medium snood, Plain (decorative stitch), wide snood

Veil with Beads

By Rita on September 4, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 3,310

Number of Beads: 423

Size: Medium

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Hair Covering: Veil

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Additional photos

Categories : Diamond Mesh Netting, Veil

Tags : 3000 knots, beads, designed by Rita, Plain (decorative stitch)

Walker Bag

By hankamer on June 7, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 550

Size: Large

Thread used: String

Handles: Two Tied

Bottom of Bag: Chain

Direction Made: Bottom Up

Type of Netting: Spiral and Diamond-mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bag, Bag - Spiral Netting, Bottom Up, Chain, Diamond Mesh Netting, Spiral Netting, Tied

Tags : designed by Rita, large bag, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch)

Waterfall – Large Round Snood with Beads in Columns (522 knots)

By hankamer on February 27, 2012 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 522

Number of Beads: 159

Size: Small

Thread used: Crochet Thread

Type of Snood: Nape of the Neck

Type of Netting: Diamond Mesh

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Beaded Snood, Diamond Mesh Netting, Nape of the Neck Snood, Snood

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), round snood, small snood

Web Bookmark with a Plain Length

By Rita on May 8, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 620

Thread used: size 20 cotton crochet thread

Center: Web

Length: Plain

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Web center

Web Bookmark with a Plain Pointed Length

By Rita on May 8, 2015 No Comments

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 687

Thread used: size 20 cotton crochet thread

Center: Web

Length: Pointed

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	Pointed End	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Pointed End (decrease stitch), Web center

Web Bookmark with a Pointed Beet Length

By Rita on July 22, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 456

Thread used: size 20 cotton crochet thread

Center: Web

Length: Pointed Beet

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
Beet	Pointed End	Plain

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : Beet (decrease stitch), designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Plain (decorative stitch), Pointed End (decrease stitch), Web center

Well Bookmark with a Shield length

By Rita on July 30, 2013

Designed by: Rita F. Bartholomew

Number of Knots: 389

Thread used: size 30 cotton crochet thread

Center: Well

Length: Shield

	Stitches
Increase	Decrease	Decorative
none	none	Shield

Categories : Bookmark, Bookmark - Circular, Bookmark - Diamond Mesh, Circular Netting, Diamond Mesh Netting

Tags : designed by Rita, less than 1000 knots, Shield (decorative stitch), Well center

Wings Edge

By Rita on April 24, 2012 No Comments

Number of Loops Needed for This Edge:
– For a Round: multiple of 4 loops
– For a Row: multiple of 4 loops + 1 loop

Width of Sample Edge
(from row or round 1)
.75 inches

Thread Used in Sample

size 30 crochet thread.

Sample began with

3 rows of plain netting.

Sources For This Edge:
This edge is a combination of the Hyacinth Edge and the Eyelet Decorative Sitch.

Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above

Circular Netting

Diamond Mesh Netting

Round 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in next loop; repeat.

Round 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Pull loop formed by CK (and accompaning needle and threads) up through loop to the right of CK. Pull the part of the 2nd loop that is now between the loop formed by the CK up and net through the part just pulled up. Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops. Pull next loop up through the loop to the right of it, net knot in the 1st loop (loop just pulled up), pull up the part of the 2nd loop that is now between the 1st loop and net through that part of the 2nd loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.

Rounds 3-4	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 1	mesh stick: 3/8″ Net 3 knots in the first loop, net 1 knot in next loop, net 3 knots in next loop; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 2	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops. Pull next loop up through the loop to the right of it, net knot in the 1st loop (loop just pulled up), pull up the part of the 2nd loop that is now between the 1st loop and net through that part of the 2nd loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops; repeat from * to *.

Row 3-4	mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.