When you make a net it is sometimes critical that all meshes be the same size. When you cast your first row onto a support cord or rod a
noticable length of material is taken up with the casting on knot. To compensate for this a narrower gauge is necessary for this first row.
That will affect the width of the needle you use.
An easier way is to use the chain start. All the meshes will be the same size. And you do not have to unpick the casting on the first row.
The Chain Start
Wrap the working end of your cord twice around the gauge and tie a knot. I generally tie a overhand knot with the loop and adjust it so that it fits
exactly twice arouind the gauge.
This is MESH # 1
A. Place Mesh #1 over hook and adjust loop so that knot is halfway between top and bottom of loop.
B. With gauge tie MESH # 2 into bottom of loop.
C. Remove gauge and Tie #3 into #2. Remove gauge and continue in this manner.
D. Tie exactly TWICE the number of meshes you need for the panel of netting you are making. The example has 6 meshes to make a panel 3 meshes wide.
E. Put a support cord (Anchor) through the even numbered meshes and begin to net into the odd numbered meshes.
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