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How To Crochet Picot Stitch

Published: Jan 29, 2024 · Modified: Apr 17, 2024 by Harriet · Leave a Comment

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A crochet picot stitch is a small loop created by chaining a few stitches, usually 3-5.

It is often used as a decorative element along edges or to create a space between other stitches. 

Picots add charming detail to crochet projects, like edges of lace, or as a finishing touch on items like shawls, blankets, bookmarks, or doilies.

A crochet sampler with a crochet picot stitch edge.
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  • Crochet Abbreviation
  • Crochet Picot Stitch - Step-by-Step
  • Learn To Crochet
  • Stay Connected
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Crochet Abbreviation

The crochet abbreviation for a picot stitch is often represented as "p" or as "picot".

Crochet Picot Stitch - Step-by-Step

A picot stitch is made using chain stitches and a slip stitch. It can be used as an extension to single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, or treble stitches.

A picot is normally 3 chain stitches, but if you require more definition, make it with 4-5 chain stitches.

Step One

A close up image of a chain three.

Create three chain stitches at the point where you want to add a picot.

Step Two

Image showing where to place a slip stitch to make a picot stitch.

Then slip stitch into the third chain from the hook. This completes one Picot stitch.

Crochet picot stitch

Learn To Crochet

If you are new to crochet and would like to learn more. You might like these:

  • Basic crochet stitches for beginners
  • How to crochet for beginners
  • Crochet terms and abbreviations
  • How to read a crochet pattern for beginners
  • How to read a yarn label
  • How to hold yarn when crocheting

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