In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the striped picot mesh stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a textured crochet stitch that adds interest and depth to the project. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The striped picot mesh stitch is a two-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a picot stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100 % 8/4 50 g, color: 3304 (lilac). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the striped picot mesh stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of three plus two. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Chain two.
4. Skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
5. Then repeat. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
6. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
7. Chain eight and turn your work around. Next you will make a slip stitch working in the fourth chain from your hook.
Row 2
8. So, insert your hook in the fourth chain from your hook.
9. Yarn over.
10. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
11. Pull the first loop through the second one. You have just made a slip stitch and completed a picot.
12. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
13. Chain five.
14. Make a slip stitch working in the fourth chain from your hook.
15. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
16. Then repeat. Chain five.
17. Make a slip stitch in the fourth chain from your hook.
18. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
19. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet made in the last stitch.
20. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
21. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
22. Chain two.
23. Make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
24. Then repeat. Chain two.
25. Make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
26. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
27. At the end of the row chain two as usual.
28. Then make the last single crochet in the third chain of the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished striped picot mesh stitch
29. Done!
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