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Decorative stitch · Decorative

Picot

A tiny chain loop closed back on itself — the standard decorative dot of lace and edgings.

Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Stitches

Definition

Chain three (or more), then slip stitch or single crochet back into the base to lock the chain into a small point.

Overview

Picots punctuate: they space out lace bars, dot an edging, and finish bridal trims with a delicate outline.

Consistency is everything — an uneven picot row draws the eye immediately.

Characteristics

  • Small closed chain loop
  • Used in bars and edgings
  • Demands even tension

Typical uses

  • Lace bars
  • Edgings
  • Bridal trims
  • Baby garment hems
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Finishing technique

Edging LaceNarrow lace worked directly onto or sewn along an edge — the smallest, most useful lace of all.

Regional lace tradition

Irish LaceRaised floral motifs worked separately over padding cord, then joined with a fine net of chains and picots.

Basic stitch

Chain StitchThe starting loop chain and the spacer that makes every openwork pattern possible.

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