Number of Loops Needed for This Stitch:  – For a Round: multiple of 5 loops  – For a Row: multiple of 5 loops + 3 loop Sample: began with 13 loops began with 3 rows of plain netting over #3 kn used this thread DMC 20 Cordonnet special thread Sources For This Stitch: I experimented with the Fan Decorative Stitch to make it into a increase stitch. Instructions for the Sample Pictured Above Circular Netting   Diamond-mesh Netting Round 1       mesh stick: 5/8″   Row 1       mesh stick: 5/8″ Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops, *net 6 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops*; repeat from * to *, end with 5 knots in loop formed by CK.   *Net 6 knots in next loop, net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops*; repeat from * to *, ending with net 6 knots in last loop.                                                                                                  Round 2       mesh stick: #3 kn   Row 2       mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in next loop, net 4 loops together, *Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 4 loops together*; repeat from * to *.   *Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, net 4 loops together*; repeat from * to * ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops.   Round 3       mesh stick: #3 kn   Row 3       mesh stick: #3 kn Net 1 knot in each loop.   Net 1 knot in each loop.

The amount of increase can vary depending on:
1. How many loops you net 1 knot into in round/row 1. (In the sample there are 3)

2. How many knots you tie in loop with multiple knots in it in round/row 1. (In the sample there are 6)

3. How many loops you net together in round/row 2. (In the sample there are 4)

The number of loops needed in round/row 1 varies depending on the answers to questions 1 and 3.