Hob&Jill 258 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I know this longnetting but I thought I would ask in here... I have decided it is about time I learnt to knit nets. Purse nets to start and maybe oneday a longnet.. I would like to make about 25 4 ft hemp nets to start. What do I need to get started? If someone could give me a list of what I need to start and where to get it that would be great... I realise that you can get kits and that off ebay but I am not really keen on them, they tend to be made up of the shittyest cheap componants. ATB, H&J Quote Link to post
borderboy 80 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I realise that you can get kits and that off ebay but I am not really keen on them, they tend to be made up of the shittyest cheap componants. most material is much of a muchness mate .... its generally comes from the same place just through different distributors.... get a decent needle and meshboard... YIS BB Quote Link to post
jultaylor1972 2 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Molecatcher is your man! Im sure he will be able to supply you with everything you need. Quote Link to post
R_Oldroyd 17 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) The first set of nets i made where with a purse net kits which makes about 12 nets, that was sometime back mind. Start with hemp because you don't have to double knot it which make life alot easier when your starting out. The kit comes with instructions but i am sure there will be already some good threads on here to start. I would use the kit to start because you will make some really crap nets in the beginning and once you are making nets that you are happy with start sourcing you materials. Top tip, then to buy net making materials in bulk so that you are using the same materials all the time. Once again this is just me. I hate it when stuff changes ie rings, hemp and of course pegs. Bought some more fibre glass poles from the same supplier for a new quickset and all the tops are different to the ones i us already. Regards Roger Edited January 2, 2008 by R_Oldroyd Quote Link to post
DIGZY 4 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I learnt how to make purse nets a few months ago but its torcher and i have no patienc for it Quote Link to post
R_Oldroyd 17 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I learnt how to make purse nets a few months ago but its torcher and i have no patienc for it It is if you have girly hands. Quote Link to post
Crow 1 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 My advice would be to get your board and your needles, and then practice with the shittiest, cheapest material first! Your first few nets you'll not want to use anyway (unless you have a real natural knitting talent) so why waste a good spool of hemp. Oh, and if you go for a nylon that needs double knotting then that will give you double the practice per net Crow Quote Link to post
ianrob 2 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I know this longnetting but I thought I would ask in here... I have decided it is about time I learnt to knit nets. Purse nets to start and maybe oneday a longnet.. I would like to make about 25 4 ft hemp nets to start. What do I need to get started? If someone could give me a list of what I need to start and where to get it that would be great... I realise that you can get kits and that off ebay but I am not really keen on them, they tend to be made up of the shittyest cheap componants. ATB, H&J Get a countrymans weekly paper. You'll see ads for KP&S nets Bridport Nets etc. Give any of them a ring and explain your needs, and they'll bend over backwards to help. If I remember correctly, Bridport nets was the cheapest for 4ply hemp. You'll need a needle a mesh gauge some chrome or stainless steel rings, and some nylon braid for your slip chord. You can make pegs from ash or hazel. Give them a ring and they'll sort you out. Happy knitting Quote Link to post
gav000 0 Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) Does anyone make there purse net out of nylon or only use it only for the slip cord? what size cord are people using for the slip cords??? anyway here are my first 2 nets made. 2 different types, will have to give both a good run before i choose which one to start make more of. Edited January 17, 2008 by gav000 Quote Link to post
byb 0 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 has anyone ever tried boiling nets made from nylon to shrink it slightly, therefore tightening the knot, making it unnecessary to double knot???? Quote Link to post
Leeview 787 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 has anyone ever tried boiling nets made from nylon to shrink it slightly, therefore tightening the knot, making it unnecessary to double knot???? do a search "CARRICK BEND" single knot ideal for all materials Knew an old boy used to soak hemp nets and dry them with a brick hanging on the bottom of them to tighten knots but never bothered myself Y.I.S Leeview Quote Link to post
GORSYBANK 0 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 i dont bother with a needle when doin purse nets just do them by hand single knots evry time never had a problem. lyndon Quote Link to post
byb 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 well just finished a purse net an gonna boil it to see what happens thow the nots all seem pretty tight.whats the general opinion of the best cord for the edges? Quote Link to post
ferreterni 29 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Does anyone make there purse net out of nylon or only use it only for the slip cord? what size cord are people using for the slip cords??? anyway here are my first 2 nets made. 2 different types, will have to give both a good run before i choose which one to start make more of. Have you got the drawstring fixed to the bottom net ring? If so does it hold well enough when used? Quote Link to post
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