Net Stitch (net)
The short answer
net stitch is called the same thing in US and UK patterns, and netto-ami in Japanese ones. Written as net in patterns.
Loops of chain anchored with single crochets, forming an open mesh that stretches in every direction.
US term
net stitch
net
UK term
net stitch
net
Japanese term
ネット編み
netto-ami unverified
The Japanese name ネット編み (netto-ami) literally means "net knitting".
At a glance
| How many times you wrap the yarn first | none — go straight in |
|---|---|
| How tall it is | about the height of 1 chain |
| Turning chain at the start of a row | not usually needed |
| How it looks on a Japanese chart | arcs of chains between single crochets |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Stitch family | pattern |
What it is used for
- · Market bags
- · Beach cover-ups
- · Airy shawls
Watch out for
Very yarn-efficient but with almost no structure, so it needs a firm border or the piece sags out of shape.
Hooks that suit this stitch
A smooth aluminium or ergonomic hook in the size your pattern calls for.
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Related stitches
Full US to UK conversion table · Full US to Japanese table
Last updated 2026-08-30.