{"id":3554,"date":"2026-06-20T03:03:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3554"},"modified":"2026-06-20T03:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:03:02","slug":"%f0%9f%8e%80-simple-picot-scallop-edging-tutorial%f0%9f%8c%ba%f0%9f%8c%b8%f0%9f%92%96","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3554","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf80 Simple Picot Scallop Edging Tutorial\ud83c\udf3a\ud83c\udf38\ud83d\udc96"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

That is a fantastic request! Adding a crocheted lace edge is the perfect finishing touch for blankets, towels, pillowcases, or garment hems. For a beginner, the best lace edge is one that uses basic stitches and is easy to work evenly around a corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will detail the pattern for the Simple Picot Scallop Edging<\/strong>, which is classic, easy to execute, and adds beautiful definition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf80 Simple Picot Scallop Edging Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This edging uses single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), and the decorative picot stitch to create small, symmetrical scallops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials You’ll Need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yarn\/Thread:<\/strong> Match the weight of the yarn\/thread to the item you are edging (e.g., use DK weight for a blanket edge, or cotton thread for a towel edge).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Crochet Hook:<\/strong> The size appropriate for your material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scissors, Tapestry Needle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Key Crochet Terms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td>Stitch Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
    ch<\/strong><\/td>Chain<\/td><\/tr>
    sl st<\/strong><\/td>Slip Stitch<\/td><\/tr>
    sc<\/strong><\/td>Single Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    dc<\/strong><\/td>Double Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    Picot<\/strong><\/td>ch 3, sl st into the first ch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Part 1: Preparation (Crucial for Even Edging)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you are edging a finished crocheted item, you can skip to Part 2. If you are edging fabric (like a towel or pillowcase), you need to create a stable base first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step P1: Creating the Base Row (Foundation for Fabric)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Marking:<\/strong> Using a sewing needle and thread, or a fine hook, work a line of sc stitches<\/strong> evenly around the perimeter of the fabric edge.\n
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      • Spacing Rule:<\/strong> Aim for about 3 sc stitches per centimeter (or 6 sc stitches per inch)<\/strong>. Do not pull the fabric too tightly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Corners:<\/strong> Place 3 sc stitches into the exact corner point to ensure the fabric stays flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Join with a sl st<\/strong> to the first sc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Part 2: The Edging Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        This pattern is worked in a single round. The pattern repeat is 6 stitches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Round 1: Establishing the Scallops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Start:<\/strong> Join yarn anywhere with a sl st<\/strong>. ch 1<\/strong>. Work sc<\/strong> in the same stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Corner Strategy:<\/strong> If you are starting near a corner, ensure your corner stitch lands on the peak of a scallop<\/strong> (Step 5 below). Adjust your starting point if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Base Stitches:<\/strong> ch 3<\/strong>. Skip 2 stitches<\/strong>. Work sc<\/strong> in the next stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Scallop Anchor:<\/strong> ch 3<\/strong>. Skip 2 stitches<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Scallop Peak:<\/strong> Work Shell (5 dc)<\/strong> into the next stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Descent:<\/strong> ch 3<\/strong>. Skip 2 stitches<\/strong>. Work sc<\/strong> in the next stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Repeat:<\/strong> Continue the sequence [ch 3, skip 2 sts, Shell (5 dc) in the next st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st]<\/strong> around the entire perimeter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Special Instructions for Corners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          When you approach a corner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • If your pattern alignment places a sc<\/strong> in the corner stitch, work (sc, ch 1, sc)<\/strong> into that corner stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • If your pattern alignment places a Shell (5 dc)<\/strong> in the corner stitch, work (7 dc)<\/strong> into the corner stitch instead, allowing the larger cluster to wrap around the corner smoothly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Round 2: Adding the Picot Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            We work this round to secure the lace, making it cleaner and adding the decorative Picot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. sl st<\/strong> into the first ch-3 space. ch 1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Ascent:<\/strong> Work (sc, sc)<\/strong> into the ch-3 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Scallop Top:<\/strong> Work sc<\/strong> in the first 2 dc stitches<\/strong> of the shell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Picot Peak:<\/strong> Work (sc, Picot, sc)<\/strong> into the center (3rd) dc stitch of the shell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Descent:<\/strong> Work sc<\/strong> in the remaining 2 dc stitches<\/strong> of the shell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Valley:<\/strong> Work (sc, sc)<\/strong> into the next ch-3 space. sl st<\/strong> into the next sc anchor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            7. Repeat:<\/strong> Continue the sequence [sc 2 in ch-3 sp, sc 2 in dc, (sc, Picot, sc) in center dc, sc 2 in dc, sc 2 in ch-3 sp, sl st in anchor]<\/strong> around the perimeter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            8. Finish:<\/strong> Join with a sl st<\/strong> to the first sc. Fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Final Step: Blocking\/Pressing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              If you used thread, blocking<\/strong> (wetting and pinning the edge) is crucial to define the scallops and picots. If you used yarn, a gentle steam press will help the lace lie flat and smoothly follow the curve of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Would you like a tutorial for a much simpler, one-row lace edge (without shells)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Video tutorial:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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