Netting is a fabric made by tying knots. The fabric has many holes. During the 1800s and 1900s many of the books that contained knitting and crochet patterns also contained netting patterns.
Netting can appear as diamond mesh,
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square mesh,
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or circular.
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Currently, when people think of netting, they think of things like
hammocks,
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basketball nets,
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and volleyball nets, from stock.xchng |
but netting is much more. Netting can also include: |
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scarves, |
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shrugs, |
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shawls, |
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snoods, |
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bags, |
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jar covers, |
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and ornaments. |
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Designs can be embroidered onto the netting. Such a process is known as Lacis. |
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Designs can also be placed into the fabric while it is being net. |
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The size of cord can range. . . |
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from rope from stock.xchng |
to thread
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Finally, I’ve found someone who knows what netting is, other than jewelry making. My grandmother had a netted doily sitting on a piece of furniture in her house, and so I bought the supplies,but I haven’t attempted it yet. I think it is very beautiful!
I am delighted you found me. It does seem like people who know about netting are scattered all over and difficult to locate. Welcome to the Netting Nook.