Handmade copy network: Detailed explanation of tool preparation and weaving techniques

The landing net, an indispensable tool for anglers, plays an essential role in every fishing trip. In your spare time, why not try making your own landing net at home and experience the unique craftsmanship and fun involved? Of course, for details and techniques involved in the manufacturing process, we welcome advice and discussion from experts and masters.

1. Preparation and tools for making your own landing net

Basic tools and materials

In the process of making a fishing net, we first need to prepare some basic tools, including a net-weaving needle and a reed made from bamboo strips. The width of the reed is critical, as it directly determines the size of the net openings. For example, if the reed is 1 centimeter wide, the net openings will be 2 centimeters in size. Additionally, the width of the weaving needle should be slightly wider than the beater but should not exceed 1.5 times its width to ensure smooth weaving.

When working away from home, we often need to use three-strand adhesive wire for tile installation. This material plays a crucial role in the construction industry and is one of the key factors ensuring the smooth completion of tile installation work. Prepare bamboo weaving needles, combs, three-strand adhesive wire, and other materials, ensuring that the selection and quantity of tools and materials are appropriate and sufficient.

Twist approximately 1.5 meters of three-strand adhesive wire into a double strand for later use.

Threading and casting on

Next, we will proceed with the threading process.

We will begin the threading process by first attempting to thread half a needle, preparing for the subsequent weaving. Use double-stranded thread for the initial threading and tie a knot to ensure the proper formation of the starting needle. Tie the two ends of the twisted double-stranded thread to the chair legs, then tie a knot at one end of the thread and secure it to the double-stranded thread. Finally, place the thread end beneath the double-stranded thread.

Use your right index finger to gently hook one end of the thread, pull it up from under the chair, and thread it through the double-stranded thread.

After pulling up one end of the thread and threading it through the double-stranded thread, form it into a circle and place it on the double-stranded thread. Thread the needle through the circle formed below the double-stranded thread. During the threading process, use the two little fingers of your left hand to gently hold the thread end to maintain tension. During the threading process, both hands must operate in sync to ensure the thread knot stays smoothly on the needle. The first stitch is completed, laying the foundation for subsequent knitting.