Open Picot Crochet Stitch - Beginner Tutorial

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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 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!

Open Picot Stitch

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Elevate your embroidery game with the Open Picot Stitch - a simple yet stunning technique that adds a touch of lacy elegance to any project. Perfect for edging and decorative finishes, this versatile stitch transforms plain fabric into something truly special. Get ready to impress!

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Loopara

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.

Step By Step Tutorial

Preparation

1. Step 1. Begin by crocheting a row of single crochet stitches as your foundation.

2. Step 2. At the start of the new row, make one single crochet stitch.

How to open pic Stitch – Step by Step for Beginners

1. Step 1. Now, chain stitch 3.

2. Step 2. Insert your hook into the two horizontal bars of the single crochet stitch you just made in the row below.

3. Step 3. Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.

4. Step 4. You've completed one dog tooth stitch!

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