In the vast landscape of crochet stitches, few possess the delicate charm and exquisite detail of the Picot Fan Stitch. Its graceful undulations and playful picots create a mesmerizing texture that adds a touch of sophistication to any crochet project. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a newcomer to the craft, exploring the intricacies of the Picot Fan Stitch will surely elevate your creations to new heights. Join me as we delve into the enchanting world of this timeless stitch.
Understanding the Picot Fan Stitch: The Picot Fan Stitch is characterized by its repetitive sequence of fan-shaped clusters interspersed with picots, creating a rhythmic pattern reminiscent of delicate lacework. While it may appear intricate, mastering this stitch is well within reach with a bit of practice and patience.
To begin, you’ll need a foundation chain of any length, depending on your project’s desired width. Once your foundation chain is established, you’ll work a series of double crochets and chains to form the fan motifs, punctuated by picots for added flair.
Materials:
Yarn of your choice (refer to label for recommended hook size)
Crochet hook (size recommended on yarn label)
Scissors
Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this swatch.
Stitch Multiple: 12 plus 2
Instructions:
To make a sample swatch, chain 38.
Row 1: (Right Side) Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook, *chain 5, skip next 3 chains, sc in next chain; repeat from * across to end, turn.
Row 2: Chain 5 (counts as the first double crochet (dc) + chain 2), *sc in next chain-5 arch, 8 dc in next arch, sc in next arch; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at ** in last arch, chain 2, dc in last sc, turn.
Row 3: Chain 1, sc in first dc, skip the next chain-2 and the next sc, *work [dc in next dc, (chain 3, slip stitch) in top of dc just made] 7 times, dc in next dc, sc in next arch; repeat from * across to end of row, turn.
Row 4: Chain 8, skip next 2 picots, *sc in next picot, chain 5, skip next picot, sc in next picot, chain 5, skip next 2 picots, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **, turn.
Row 5: Chain 5 (counts as first dc + chain 2), *sc in next chain-5 arch, 8 dc in next arch, sc in next arch; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at ** in last arch, chain 2, dc in 3rd chain of turning chain, turn.