handmade hemp longnet

[hedgesteeper 2]

Here's afew pics of my net, its the 1st one Ive made;

She's just over 20mts long with 100%bagging in it,14 mesh deep made with a 2 1/8 gauge.

[mole catcher 1]

looks very nicely done

 

those hemp nets bellow out a bit compared to spun nylon nets when on the end pins.

[hedgesteeper 2]

Is that a good thing in your opinion MC?

[R_Oldroyd 17]

Like the head and foot lines, there very pink!!!

 

Regards Roger.

[mole catcher 1]

Is that a good thing in your opinion MC?

 

more of a characteristic of hemp when new i should imagine, neither a good or bad thing unless you want to carry it out of sight in a pocket.

once used a few times im sure it will hang diferantly, still a good net though, not wanting to take anything away from it i admire anyone able to stick it out and make a net, i know how much it takes to do any length of net, well done.

[hedgesteeper 2]

Is that a good thing in your opinion MC?

 

more of a characteristic of hemp when new i should imagine, neither a good or bad thing unless you want to carry it out of sight in a pocket.

once used a few times im sure it will hang diferantly, still a good net though, not wanting to take anything away from it i admire anyone able to stick it out and make a net, i know how much it takes to do any length of net, well done.

it was very rare that I found making the net boring,if I wasnt into knitting sometimes I'd do a few rows other nights i'd do afew yards I d did quite alot whatching the last england qualifer when they were knocked out of euro 2008.Its seems to be youjust get the flow and enjoy it, shame there's no money in it at the moment as it seems to be a nice way to earn a living

[breeze 1,221]

Hedge... If you fancy doing abit more knitting mate, I'll have some 4ft hemp purse net's off ya...