Picot stitch is one of the highly flexible and ornamental crochet stitches for complex edging, motif making or decoration details. It is advisable to learn the picot stitch for all crochet projects that involve the making of a shawl, a delicate edging or towards texturizing the project.
What is Picot Stitch in Crochet?
A small loop created by chains and closed off by a single crochet. It usually serves as a border, giving a lacy appearance to various crochet projects.
Why Use Picot Stitch?
1. Decorative Edging: Beautifully enhances blankets, shawls, and doilies.
2. Versatile Pattern Design: Adds texture and flair to various crochet patterns.
3. Easy to Learn: Simple to incorporate into your existing crochet repertoire.
Material Required :
Yarn: Any type of yarn will do, but lighter weights highlight picot details beautifully.
Crochet Hook: Match hook size to yarn.
Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
Scissors: For trimming out excess yarn.
How to Crochet a Picot Stitch ?
Basic Picot Stitch :
Foundation: Work the row or round until you reach the desired point for the picot.
3 for the chain: This forms the loop.
Close the Loop: Insert the hook into the first chain made and slip stitch to close the loop.
Continue: Moving to the next stitch or repeating the picot as required.
Varieties of Picot Stitch :
1. Small Picot :
Chaining 2 instead of 3 will create a shorter, tighter loop.
2. Dedelongated Picot :
Chain 5 or more for a longer decorative loop.
3. Cluster Picot :
Make a cluster of stitches into the same place for the effect of texture before forming the picot.
Uses of Picot Stitch Edging :
Picots for lace edging.
Blankets and Afghans.
Doilies and Table Runner: Making projects for the home more elegant.
Embellishing
Flowers and Motifs: Construct fine delicate petals or fine accents.
Clothing: Add decorative borders to shawls, cardigans, or cuffs.
Joining Motifs :
Use picot stitches to join motifs in a pleasant and decorative style.
A Step-by-Step Picot Edging Tutorial :
- Foundation Row :
Work a row of single crochet or double crochet designs as base.
- Add Picots :
Chain 3 at the required place; slip stitch in first chain to make a loop.
- Repeat :
Continue adding picots evenly spaced for the edge.
- Final Touchs :
End the edge in single crochet to close the last picot.
Ways to Perfect Picots :
All Chains at the Same Tension: Have chains even on each side of the loop so that all picots end up looking the same.
Count Chains Carefully: Ensure all the chains form the same measurements for the picot loops. Use Stitch Markers: Mark intervals where you want the picots for equal distance.
Have fun with Yarn: The Picots appear delicate in the thin and look bold in chunky yarn.
The picot stitch crochet technique is such an easy way for adding charm and texture that is subtle but not too much visible in the crochet patterns. With just a little practice, this versatile stitch can be worked for the transformation of simple edges, motifs, or embellishments into stunning looking pieces of art. So grab your hook and yarn to get going on your next crochet creation that will feature the picot stitch!