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Guide 05 of 6 · Repairing the Mesh
Patching a Small Hole
A small hole often needs only a few new strands. This example follows the white repair twine in our “Repairing Beside the Goalpost” photos: four short spans reconnect five points on the existing net.
Find the Missing Mesh Sides
- Find strong attachment points.
Gently spread the net so you can see where each broken strand used to run. Choose intact net at the edges of the gap, and check the neighbouring strands for wear.
- Tidy the loose ends.
Trim loose, frayed remnants only where needed. Keep strong strands and junctions in place; there is no need to cut a larger rectangle or fit a separate piece of net.
- Match the surrounding mesh.
Use a nearby intact opening to judge the length of each new span. Load your Nett Mender shuttle and leave enough twine for the route, the knots and the finishing tails.
Follow the Short Repair Path
The numbered diagram traces the visible repair. Starting at 1 is one practical way to follow it; the finished photo does not show the original tying order. Orange is the existing net and white is the repair twine.
- Start at 1, then go down to 2.
Secure the repair twine to strong existing net at point 1. Carry it down to point 2, matching the length of the neighbouring mesh side, and secure that junction.
- Go across from 2 to 3.
Run the twine to the next strong junction on the right. Follow the slope of the existing mesh and secure the twine at 3.
- Go down from 3 to 4.
Rebuild the next missing upright side. Set its length against the adjacent intact mesh before tightening the knot at 4.
- Go across from 4 to 5 and finish.
Carry the twine right to the last strong junction. Secure the finish at 5, leaving a short tail. Each new connection should hold its position without pulling neighbouring mesh out of shape.
Check the Finished Repair
The completed homepage photo shows the same short stepped path. Check each knot under gentle tension, then compare the repaired openings with the surrounding mesh. Adjust any span that is too tight or too loose before trimming the remaining tails.
For the joining knots, use the Cinching Knot guide. Practise the knot first so you can focus on keeping the mesh size even as you work.
Before You Move On
Five secure attachment points, four replacement spans, and mesh openings that match their neighbours. Tie into strong net; the goalpost is only a landmark in this example.