How to Crochet the Open Picot Stitch: Easy Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

The Crochet Open Picot Stitch is quite a delightful technique to add a touch of charm to your projects! By creating small chains that loop back onto themselves, this stitch forms adorable picots that give your work a lovely textured look. Whether you're adding a delicate border to a blanket or creating intricate designs in your crochet pieces, the Crochet Open Picot Stitch is a fun and versatile stitch to play around with. So grab your hook and some yarn, and let your creativity shine with this whimsical stitch!

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

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 Picot 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!