🌸 Picot crochet stitch

A tiny decorative loop for delicate edges. Advanced US: p UK: p

Picot has the same name in US and UK patterns (abbreviated p), so you can follow either without converting.

Video tutorial — pick your hand

Every stitch in Crochets has a mirrored lesson for lefties — no more mentally flipping videos.

🎬 Right-handed video by Tamara Kelly – Moogly on YouTube.

How to crochet the Picot — step by step

Chain 3
Slip stitch into the first chain
Continue along the edge

Instructions use US terms. Working left-handed? Do exactly the same moves as a mirror image — insert the hook from the same side of the stitch, working from left to right instead of right to left.

Where to use it

Lace stitches are built from chains and tall stitches with deliberate gaps. Great for shawls, summer tops and anything that needs drape.

Common mistakes with the Picot

Losing chain counts mid-row — count every chain space, not every chain.
Using a hook that's too small; lace should be worked loosely so the holes open up after blocking.
Skipping blocking — lace looks like a crumpled mess until it's pinned out and steamed.

Planning a project with the Picot? Use the free yarn calculator to work out how many skeins you need, and the foundation chain calculator to get the width right the first time.

Related lace stitches

✅ V-Stitch(dc, ch 1, dc) in one stitch — airy summer tops.🕸️ Solomon's KnotLong airy knots — shawls that weigh nothing.⛓️ ChainThe foundation of everything. Your very first stitch.

Frequently asked

What is the Picot in UK terms?

The Picot has the same name in UK and US terminology, abbreviated p.

Is the Picot good for beginners?

It is an advanced stitch — worth it, but practise on a swatch first. A tiny decorative loop for delicate edges.

Can I crochet the Picot left-handed?

Yes. Left-handed crocheters work the same stitch as a mirror image — right to left becomes left to right. Crochets includes a left-handed video for the Picot, and its pattern tools write instructions in your working direction.

What is the Picot used for?

Lace stitches are built from chains and tall stitches with deliberate gaps. Great for shawls, summer tops and anything that needs drape.

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