The Swish Net is a fringed scarf or wrap with a hexagonal mesh pattern evocative of a fishing net. This project uses a special technique called the lattice stitch, creating fabric out of a series of icords. This stitch is also known as faux-chet because it so closely resembles various crochet stitches. This unusual construction makes the fabric somewhat unlike most other types of knitting. Dropped stitches do not ladder, but that also means you can’t fix a mistake without ripping back to that spot. Each row takes a while to knit, but there are far fewer rows in each project than there would be in a more traditional stitch. The mesh fabric has a variable gauge. The openwork stitches allow the length and width of the project to shift freely. The same size project can be worn as a long, narrow scarf or a short, wide shawl.
