Supplies Needed for Projects

Net Like a Lacemaker

Bags
  • Fiber

string, worsted weight cotton yarn, or cord 

I have used both Peaches & Creme (found at Wal-Mart ) and Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn, as well as string from a hardware store.

  • Amount of Fiber Needed
    • Water Bottle Bag

Short Tied Handle (32 yards)
Shoulder Length Tied Handle (52 yards)
Over the Head Length Tied Handle (58 yards)

    • Medium Bag

Short Tied Handle (60 yards)
Shoulder Length Tied Handle (102 yards)
Over the Head Length Tied Handle (116 yards)

    • Large Bag

Short Tied Handle (67 yards)
Shoulder Length Tied Handle (109 yards)
Over the Head Length Tied Handle (123 yards)

  • Mesh Sticks

1/2", 3/4", 1" (plus 1-1/4″ or 1-1/2″ for large bag)

Headbands
  • Fiber

1/8″ ribbon (smooth) or size 3 crochet thread

  • Amount of Fiber Needed

about 10 yards for all except the Plain wide which needs about 20 yards.

  • Mesh Sticks

3/8, 3/4, 1," 1.5" (Dots and Dashes, Squares) 

Plain: 3/4″, 1″ (narrow, wide)

  • Elastic Cord

12 inches

Netting, More or Less

Bags
  • Fiber

string, worsted weight cotton yarn, or cord 

I have used both Peaches & Creme (found at Wal-Mart ) and Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn, as well as string from a hardware store.

  • Amount of Fiber Needed

42 yards size 4 cotton yarn (small)
57 yards size 4 cotton yarn (medium)
120 yards size 4 cotton yarn (large)

  • Mesh Sticks

1/2", 1" (small)
3/8", 3/4" (medium)
1/2", 1" (large)
2" fringe on end of handle (large)

Headband
  • Fiber

1/8″ ribbon (smooth) or size 3 crochet thread

  • Amount of Fiber needed

about 12 yards

  • Mesh Sticks

3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″

  • Elastic Cord

12 inches

Dishcloths
  • Fiber

worsted weight cotton yarn 

I have used both Peaches & Creme (found at Wal-Mart ) and Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn.

  • Amount of Fiber Needed

64 yards size 4 cotton yarn (Fan Dishcloth)

77 yards size 4 cotton yarn (Lantern Dishcloth)

  • Mesh Sticks

3/8″, 3/4″, 1″

Snoods / Hairnets
  • Fiber

worsted weight yarn or size 3 crochet thread

  • Amount of Fiber Needed

about 39 yards

  • Mesh Sticks

1/2″ or 5/8″

Square-mesh Netting

Bags
  • Fiber

string, worsted weight cotton yarn, or cord 

I have used both Peaches & Creme (found at Wal-Mart ) and Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn, as well as string from a hardware store.

  • Amount of Fiber Needed

39 yards for small size
63 yards for medium size
55 yards for large size

  • Mesh Sticks

1/2″, 1″, 1.5″, 2″

Belt or Scarf
  • Fiber

worsted weight cotton yarn

I have used both Peaches & Creme (found at Wal-Mart) and Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn.

  • Amount of Fiber Needed

30 yards

  • Mesh Sticks

1″

Headbands
  • Fiber

1/8″ ribbon (smooth) or size 3 crochet thread

  • Amount of Fiber Needed

6 to 12 yards 

  • Mesh Sticks

1/4″, 3/8″, 3/4″

Trellises
  • Fiber

size 18 bonded netting cord or 1/8″ wide cord

  • Amount of Fiber Needed

40 yards for 5-foot square
50 yards for 4-foot by 6-foot rectangle

  • Mesh Stick

3"

Circular Netting

Bags
  • Fiber

drawstring bags: 

44 inches of cord for drawstring

about 24 yards of string, size 4 cotton yarn, or cord

net handle bags: 

about 50 yards of string, worsted weight cotton yarn, or cord

I have used both Peaches & Creme (found at Wal-Mart ) and Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn, as well as string from a hardware store.

  • Mesh Sticks

3/8″, 1/2″, 1″, 2″

Circles
  • Fiber

bookmark: 20 yards of crochet thread or tatting thread
coaster inserts: 5 yards crochet thread or tatting thread
hot pad: between 13 yards string or size 4 cotton yarn

  • Mesh Sticks (kn = knitting needle)

#1 kn, #2 kn, #3 kn, #5 kn, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″

Dishcloths
  • Fiber

46 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn

I have used both Peaches & Creme (found at Wal-Mart ) and Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn.

  • Mesh Sticks

3/8″, 3/4″, 1″

Doily
  • Fiber

about 43 yards crochet thread

 

  • Mesh Stick (kn = knitting needle)

#3 kn, 1/4″, 3/8″, 5/8″

Snoods / Hairnets
  • Fiber

about 40 yards of yarn or crochet thread

  • Mesh Sticks

3/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 1″

Additional Tools Used in Projects
  • Netting Shuttle:

This tool is used with string, ribbon, or cord. 

I've found that the best size shuttle for these projects is one that has narrow width of 1/2″ or less. Depending on the mesh stick size, a shuttle that is 8″ x 1″ is also useful.

Jann’s Netcraft has a shuttle that is 12″ long by 1/2″ wide.

  • Metal Netting Needle:

This tool is used with crochet thread or when the mesh stick is smaller than 3/8".

  • Tension Device:

The tension device needs to be something that can hold the foundation loop and be firm and stable. 

  • Foundation Loop Cord:

12″ piece of size 10 crochet cotton or string

  • General Tools:

scissors, tape measure or ruler, and blunt end tapestry needle

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