Stitch of the Month...Picot Stitch

Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product.

Picot Me Pleased!

What is a Picot stitch in crochet? Picots are pretty little round-shaped crochet stitches that add a decorative touch to an edging. You can also use picots to fill an empty space in a mesh design. You see them quite often in thread crochet, but you can also make them with yarn.

Picot 2 ways...

As mentioned in the above paragraph, you can use picots as a pretty scalloped border or you can work it in throughout your pattern and it gives it a "knobby" sort of texture. I used this delicate, simple stitch on a summer dress and also on The Crocheted Moon's newest arrival, Wilbert the Lamb: CM's mascot. The picot stitch added a nice wool look and feel to the head and body. Below you can look at the diagrams to see how the Picot stitch is done.

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