Round netting for string bags, hair nets, dip nets, etc.

Make a slipknot with a long loop. Be sure the shuttle end of your string goes to the tied part of the knot and the loose end of the string goes to the slip part of the knot. be sure to leave a tail that is at least twice the radius (distance from the center to the edge of your finished piece) in length. The loop of the slip knot will be your foundation.

Net your first row around the loop of the slip knot. I prefer to start with an odd number of loops (and at least 7) since finishing the row will add one more loop, and even numbers are easiest to expand from.

Bring the loose end of the slip knot down through the loop of the slip knot at the far end of your stitches.


Keep tightening and pulling until the slipknot has tightened all the way and your starting loops are gathered in the center.

Tie the tail end of the slip knot and the shuttle end of your working thread together in an overhand knot (over your mesh stick to keep the same loop size) to make the last loop in your circle.



