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Net Knot String Shopping Bag String Shopping Bag:
and Gear Hammock 14 hair elastics or rubber bands of the same size
125 feet of #36 cotton seine twine
From the net knot pattern you can make two different 2 feet of #48 or #60 black braid (or cord) for
projects, a gear hammock or a roomy string bag for drawstring
shopping. A 1-pound ball of #36 cotton seine twine 7-inch net needle
is enough for six items, all inexpensive, earth-friendly, 1
useful, and fun to make. 3 ⁄2-inch net gauge
2-foot curtain rod or dowel
Gear Hammock: sharp knife or scissors
12 hair elastics or rubber bands of the same size ruler
125 feet of #36 cotton seine twine
5 feet of #48 or #60 cord (for rim) To learn the net knot, practice tying the knot in a
7-inch net needle larger piece of cordage. You’ll notice that the knot is an
independent knot; it doesn’t rely on another knot to
3 ⁄2-inch net gauge (also known as a spool or a hold it together, as “sweater” type of knitting does.
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mesh stick) Examine the spaces between the knots; these
2-foot curtain rod or dowel spaces are referred to as “mesh.” To create the spaces,
sharp knife or scissors we use a spool or mesh stick, which is held in place
ruler between each knot as we go across the rows.

hair elastics

net gauge

cord for rim curtain rod
net needle

The shopping net and gear hammock both use a net gauge and a net needle. The net gauge, also known as a spool or
a mesh stick, is a rather short, smooth spool-shaped stick 3 to 4 inches long, usually carved from wood (or you could
make one out of stiff cardboard). The circumference of the net gauge regulates the size of the mesh. A different gauge is
required for each size of mesh. A net needle is a shuttle-like instrument used to carry the twine along as one works. The
needle is loaded with twine (see below). If you are working on a big project, the needle is loaded multiple times, and the
fisherman’s knot (also known as the true-lover’s knot, see Chapter 6) is used to connect lengths of twine. Net needles also
come in various sizes.