Welcome to the world of open picot embroidery! This charming technique creates delicate, decorative loops along fabric edges, adding a lovely lacy touch to your needlework projects.
The term picot comes from French, meaning "to prick", while open refers to the airy nature of this style. Open picot is beloved for its ability to add feminine flair to items like handkerchiefs and collars, and for beautifully finishing raw edges.
This versatile technique can elevate simple designs and is perfect for embroiderers looking to expand their skills. It combines basic stitches in a unique way to create a stunning effect that's sure to impress.
Ready to learn? In the following sections, we'll guide you through the process with both a video tutorial and a step-by-step guide with images. Let's get started with open picot embroidery!
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Open Picot Stitch Symbol
Open Picot Stitch Video Tutorial
Materials Needed
- Yarn: The recommended is 5 mm yarn. The reason why we chose this thick yarn is to make teaching easier. For beginners practicing, thicker yarn is also recommended.
- Hook: To match 5 mm yarn, a 6 mm hook is the best pairing.
Preparation
Step 1. Begin by crocheting a row of single crochet stitches as your foundation.
Step 2. At the start of the new row, make one single crochet stitch.
How to open pic Stitch – Step by Step for Beginners
Step 1. Now, chain stitch 3.
Step 2. Insert your hook into the two horizontal bars of the single crochet stitch you just made in the row below.
Step 3. Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
Step 4. You've completed one dog tooth stitch!
Practice Project Suggestions
Now that you know how to make a open picot crochet stitch, I bet you’re eager to practice. Here are some simple beginner free patterns that start with a open picot crochet stitch:
- Crochet Strawberry Leaf
- Crochet Sunflower Leaf
- Crochet Rose Leaf
- Crochet Small Gardenia Applique
- Crochet Small Morning Glory Applique
More Beginner Crochet Stitch Tutorials
Dive deeper into crochet with these fundamental stitches. Each tutorial will help you expand your skills and create more diverse projects.
