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How to Crochet Netting

Crochet netting swatch
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Crocheted netting and lace can take many different forms. The simplest of all lace is mesh, and there are a number of different ways to do this. One of the most common openwork mesh patterns looks like fish netting and is typically referred to as the Diamond Mesh Stitch. It’s a one row repeat and elicits an extremely open fabric.

Step-by-Step Instructions: Crochet Netting

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1

Chain a multiple of 4 stitches plus 3. As shown, there are 19 chains which will give us 4 full pattern repeats. (photo 1)

2

Insert your hook into the second chain from the hook. (photo 2)

3

Complete the single crochet. (photo 3)

4

Chain 5. (photo 4)

5

Skip 3 chains, insert your hook into the next chain. (photo 5)

6

Complete the single crochet. (Chain 5, skip the next 3 chains, single crochet into the next chain) across. (photo 6)

7

The last single crochet will be in the final chain. (photo 7)

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8

Turn. Chain 1, work 1 single crochet into the first single crochet. (photo 8)

9

Chain 5. (photo 9)

10

Single crochet into the next chain-5 loop. (photo 10)

11

(Chain 5, single crochet into the next chain-5 loop) across the row. (photo 11)

12

Single crochet into the last single crochet. (photo 12)

Crochet Netting Swatch

Repeat Steps 8-12 for each row. Keep in mind that however many loops you have on the first row is the same number you’ll have in each following row.

Crochet Mesh Projects

Ananas Drawstring Bag crochet pattern by Deborah Bagley
Ananas Drawstring Bag by Deborah Bagley

Mesh can be a perfect overall stitch for a variety of different projects. The Ananas Drawstring Bag is an adorable and kitschy project that uses the Diamond Mesh Stitch pattern to its advantage, as it resembles the diamond texture on the outside of a pineapple. Combine that with just the right colors, and you’ve got yourself a tasty looking accessory! The mesh is a strategic stitch choice for this project, too, as it will expand to hold more items as needed.

Taking Root Pullover crochet pattern by Isa Catepillán
Taking Root Pullover by Isa Catepillán

Diamond Mesh can also be the background for other motifs, as seen in the Taking Root Pullover. It’s amazing how adding a few additional elements to an otherwise simple stitch pattern really levels up the project!

Free Spirit Tunic by Natasha Robarge
Free Spirit Tunic by Natasha Robarge

Another lovely take on the stitch can be seen in the Free Spirit Tunic. It’s combined here with several other stitch patterns and works beautifully as a filler motif.


Not only is crochet netting featured in these projects, but it’s also great choice in a beach cover-up, poncho, or other layering piece. Have you ever crocheted netting? We’d love to hear about it, and what you made with it! Let us know in the comments below.


Originally from Iowa, Amy Gunderson lives in sunny Reno, NV. She’s been the creative director for Universal Yarn, yarn director for Jimmy Beans Wool, and all-around yarn enthusiast for over a decade. Her knit and crochet designs have appeared in most major magazines including Interweave Knits. When she’s not dreaming up a crazy sweater idea, you can find her violining, knitting at the dog park or smashing balls on the tennis court. Follower her on Instagram as @amyyounggunderson or on Ravelry as @amygunderson.


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