Ten steps, each one a decision with consequences.
The workbench teaches a balanced mid pocket across L1–L10. Every step names the hole, the mesh diamond, the knot and the tension, then states what it does to the pocket and how it goes wrong.
Step 01 · Anchor
Anchor the top corner at L1
Center the top row of mesh under the scoop, feed the sidewall string through L1 and D1, then snug the first anchor straight down against the rail.
Why it mattersThe first anchor gives the whole sidewall a reference point; if D1 starts centered and flat, every later pull has a cleaner target.
Pocket effectCreates a stable, centered starting point without adding pocket depth or extra whip.
Common mistakeLocking D1 while the top row is twisted or shifted toward one side, which builds a crooked channel before the pocket even starts.




