Crochet Picot Stitch (Video + Written Instructions)

Learn how to do a picot stitch with this simple how to crochet video and tutorial.

By: Julia Wiatr, Editor, AllFreeCrochet.com

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Crocheting a Picot Stitch 8

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By: Julia Wiatr, Editor, AllFreeCrochet.com

The Picot Stitch is usually used as an edging, added onto a finished garment. There are patterns that use this crochet stitch in combination with other special stitches to form a beautiful and unique square or afghan.

The picot stitch can seem complicated, but it's really quite simple when you practice it since it's just a combination of single crochet stitches and chain stitches.

As a rule of thumb, the larger and more noticeable you want your scalloped picot edge to be, the more chains you'll add between the single crochet stitches. The picot stitch makes a fantastically simple border for crochet afghans and a wonderful edging for the hems of sweaters and top patterns.

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How to Crochet a Picot Stitch

Small Picot Stitch

Work along the edge of a finished item. (To make a length of picot edge to add to a ready-to-wear purchased item, begin with a chain, or a strip of single crochet or double crochet.)
Single crochet in the first stitch.
Chain 3, single crochet in the next stitch.
Single crochet in the next 3 stitches.
Chain 3, single crochet in the next stitch. (Picot formed).
Repeat step 4 across the row.

Medium Picot Stitch

Repeat the steps above for a small picot stitch, except chain 5 instead of 3.
To make a slightly flared picot edge, as shown in the left two stitches in the photo below, do the sequence of single crochet, chain 5, single crochet in the same stitch.
This will flare out slightly, and could be useful for the bottoms of tank tops, or skirts, on the edges of sleeves, or hats.

What other items would you add a picot edging to?

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rcjeter 5660235

Nov 10, 2013

Thanks for this instruction. Very simple compared to the OLD way I've been doing it! EXCELLENT!

carmarandy 1067610

Feb 03, 2013

never saw this one before, Love it.

marydrake2010 9605 875

Jan 28, 2013

I THINK IT IS A BEAUTIFUL STITCH FOR A OPEN NECKLINE. I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TUTORIALS AND E BOOKS THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM THIS SITE. THANK YOU AGAIN AND MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS YOU ALL FOR ALL YOU DO FOR PEOPLE.

nbuksh 0858241

Nov 04, 2012

Very good instructions!

the leuge of croch et121

Feb 17, 2012

i dont get it

heidihillnyc 56983 58

Jan 05, 2012

thank you so much for this excellent tutorial!!

agtorres1 8733588

Jan 17, 2012

muchas gracias por la excelente clase me encanta

sherhagenhoff 2897 326

Dec 31, 2011

OH! I have a friend who uses this stitch on the neckline (at least in the front) of every shirt she wears, and she adds beads. We all just rave about her talent. She deserves that, but- after seeing this, I just might be able to stun them too! The beads added to the tips are gorgeous. Thanks for the lesson!

MissMaggie

Oct 11, 2011

Hi evita3E 8867239 Here is a link to all of the videos on the site: http://www.allfreecrochet.com/?task=search&search_term=video You can also find these by searching for "video" in the search bar above. You can also look through our "Tutorials" category found on the left hand side of the site. Good luck! -Editors of AllFreeCrochet

evita3E 8867239

Oct 08, 2011

I am a newbie at crocheting. I have never crochet ever. Having said that - can you please tell me of any video tutorials that you may have (free) or an ebook that can show me step by step. I would have to learn how to place the thread on my fingers in order to begin,what type of needle I must use or buy? I would love to do an Afghan, but I must learn the beginning steps because I know nothing. Can you point me toward the right things to use so that I can learn. Thank you. Evita

marydrake2010 9605 875

Jan 28, 2013

EVITA,YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.YOU CAN LEARN EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING YOU WANT RIGHT HERE.I HAVE NOT FOUND A BETTER PLACE YET TO TEACH YOU THE FUNDAMENTALS FOR CROCHETING.THEY HAVE WONDERFUL FREE E BOOKS TO TEACH YOU ANYTHING,FROM BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS IT'S ALL RIGHT HERE.

Professor

Jun 02, 2011

Clear and concise tutorial

jonescrewonwade 64 36552

Apr 27, 2011

Thanks. This is so easy, but so effective

dnaber

May 28, 2010

Instructions are quite clear & easy to follow. Can anyone help me find out how to do a single crochet post stitch (sc fp) & double crochet front post stitch (dc fp)?