How Do You Knit A Picot Stitch?
The picot stitch is an eye-catching alternative to the typical rolled edges, hems and garter stitches. The word “picot” is French for “small points.” Whether it be a sweater for an adult or a hat for a baby, the picot edging looks very ornamental and will add flair to any design. There are several picot techniques to try and perfect. Cast on five stitches using the knit stitch. Bind off two stitches. Slip the first stitch on the right needle back onto the left needle. Repeat steps one through three until the desired number of stitches have been cast on. Bind off two stitches. Slip off the lone stitch from the right needle to the left. Cast on three stitches using the knit method. Bind off five stitches. Repeat steps two through four until you bind off all stitches. Bind off three stitches purlwise at the beginning of the row. Purl two stitches together. This puts one stitch on the right needle. Insert the right needle between the first two stitches on the left as if you were going to p
