Here are some of the basic patterns for weaving the length of the mesh.
These four are made by choosing to weaving up or down in the first hole of the row and then weaving up and down in each hole of the row going up.
I will be writing these patterns working from right to left.
These four are made by choosing to weaving up or down in the first hole of the row and then weaving up and down in each hole of the row going up.
I will be writing these patterns working from right to left.
The red downward diagonal (working from right to left) is made like this:
Work down in the first hole of the first row.
Work up in the first hole of the second row.
Work up in the first hole of the third row.
Work down in the first hole of the fourth row.
Work down in the first hole of the fifth row.
Repeat 2 ups and 2 downs to form the pattern.
The green chevron (working from right to left) is made like this:
Work down in the first hole of the first row.
Work down in the first hole of the second row.
Work up in the first hole of the third row.
Work up in the first hole of the fourth row.
Work up in the first hole of the fifth row.
Work down in the first hole of the sixth row.
Work down in the first hole of the seventh row.
Work down in the first hole of the eighth row.
Work up in the first hole of the ninth row.
Work up in the first hole of the tenth row.
Work up in the first hole of the eleventh row.
Work down in the first hole of the twelfth row.
Alternate 3 ups and 3 downs to form the pattern.
The red upward diagonal (working from right to left) is made like this:
Work down in the first hole of the first row.
Work down in the first hole of the second row.
Work up in the first hole of the third row.
Work up in the first hole of the fourth row.
Work down in the first hole of the fifth row.
Work down in the first hole of the sixth row.
Repeat 2 downs and 2 ups to form this pattern.
The blue zig-zag (working from either direction) is made like this:
Go down in the first hole of every row.
These are the basics. There are a few special patterns that we can play with, but most of the old patterns and probably the ones you are likely to use the most will have one or a combination of these basics.
Thanks for visiting with me.
Kathi Linz
In the 1980's there was this weaving a mesh to make a blanket, it was a kit, I am looking for the name of that kit. I love the idea and was wondering if any good sturdy mesh would do to make a blanket with?
ReplyDeleteEvery so often you'll find one of these kits on ebay. Look for "no knit woven afghan kit". There are a number of brands. Bucilla, Herrschner's, etc.
DeleteP.S. There are several kits on ebay right now. Bear in mind that they have exactly enough yarn to finish the project with no waste. I have had to supplement the yarn by adding some of my own. It changes the pattern somewhat as you can no longer get yarn that was available in the '80s, but if you work it out, you can actually enhance the pattern with you addition. Just a head's-up.
DeleteWow ok thank you! btw what is the material you use the mesh?
DeleteI also want to add this weave stitch I love ! It reminds me of Bargello designs. I am new to your Blog , so I was curious too if you ever tried Bargello patterns? I too am wondering Just to try out the weaving , would the mesh fabric like in those shower puff balls?
ReplyDeleteI tried bargello and it didn't work. The holes are alternate which throws off the bargello design. If you figure it out, I'd love to hear.
DeleteI will do that, I have done some latchwork Bargello in the past had books and lost them all when I had to move across the country but I hope to obtain them again, I just love different patterns! Thank you I love what you are showing and teaching, you don't see much of that these days. :)
DeleteI remembered working the woven mesh way back in the days of dinosaurs and thought I would try it again. I discovered that the instructions were nowhere on the internet and decided I couldn't leave it that way. Happy weaving.
DeleteIt's called utility mesh. It's the kind they use to make laundry bags for delicate clothes.
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