Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: Basketball Net
BASKETBALL NET
A basketball net is an example of tubular netting. This tutorial shows construction of a 12 loop net. Basic net making knowledge is required. The drawing is only to show placement of key terms I use. You will have to imagine all 12 loops tied to the stirrup. My artistic ability does not go that far.
(1) Leave 3' long Tail and tie on 11 loops on stirrrup with clove hitches. Use 8" wide gauge.
(2) Tie Working End and Tail together with overhand knot. This DROP KNOT makes the 12th loop and drops the Working End level with the botttom of the loops just tied.
(3) Switch to 2 1/4" wide gauge and tie 7 rows. In each row net into 11 loops and tie DROP KNOT.
(4) Trim ends. Remove from stirrup and attatch to basketball rim.
Tubular netting or sleeve netting has many other applications. Adapt your needs to make storage bags, shopping bags, ball carriers, etc. Reeve a separate cord through bottom loops. Tie ends together to form bottom of bag.
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