This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the picots motif. This stitch creates a fun pattern. The picots motif would be great for afghans, pot holders, and blankets!
Round 1: ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in each of the next 3 ch, ch 7, *1dc in each of the next 3ch, ch 7, *dc in each of the next 4ch, ch7, rep from * twice, join with a Sl st to top of beg ch 3(4 ch 7 loops).
Round 2: ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), *skip next group of dc, working in the chains of the next ch 7 loop, work [1dc, ch 1], in each of next 7ch, ch 1 more, rep from * twice, end with [1dc, ch 1] in each of the next 6ch, join with a Sl st to the end 3rd ch of beg ch 5.
Round 3: ch 1, *sc in each of next 2 ch, [1sc next dc, ch 3, 1sc 3rd ch from hook (picot made) skip next ch 1 space] 6 times, 1sc in next dc, rep from * 3 times more, join with a Sl st in the beg ch 1, fasten off.
Repeat rounds 1-3 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
Example of the Picots Motif. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)
