In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the winkle picot stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. The winkle picot stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, lightweight blankets and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial (see below). The winkle picot stitch is a repeat of one row. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet. It is very easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50 g yarn, color: 706 (sea green). 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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Video tutorial
The video tutorial below shows how to make the winkle picot stitch.
Photo instructions for the winkle picot stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of three plus two. You will start working in the fifth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the fifth chain from your hook.
3. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
4. Chain three.
5. Make a single crochet in the next stitch.
6. Then repeat: skip one stitch, make a single crochet in the next stitch, chain three and make a single crochet in the next one.
7. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
8. At the end of the row, when you have three stitches left, skip one stitch and make a single crochet in the next one.
9. Chain two.
10. Then make a half double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
11. Chain four and turn your work around.
12. Make a single crochet in the chain two space.
13. Make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
14. Chain three.
15. Then make the second single crochet in the same chain three space.
16. Then repeat: in the next chain three space make a single crochet, chain three and make another single crochet.
17. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
18. At the end of the row make a single crochet in the turning chain space.
19. Chain two.
20. Make a half double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished winkle picot stitch
21. Done!
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