There is a working loop on the hook, yarn over, insert the hook into the first stitching point, grab the working thread and pull out a loop, there are 3 loops on the hook, yarn over, insert the hook into the second stitching point, grab the working thread, pull out a loop, there are 5 loops on the hook. Knit them with a working thread in one step.
When making half-columns, you can pull out the working thread from the second and subsequent attachment points without first yarning over. With this design, the top stretches less.
Two double crochets with a common top.
There is a working loop on the hook. Yarn over, insert the hook into the first stitching point, grab the working thread, pull out a loop, there are 3 loops on the hook. Knit two of them with a working thread, 2 loops on the hook. Yarn over, insert the hook into the second stitching point, grab the working thread, pull out a loop, there are 4 loops on the hook, knit two of them, 3 loops on the hook. Grab the working thread and knit them in one step.In order to learn how to knit, you will need to learn the basics, namely the basics of crochet - how to knit various loops. With us you can learn how to crochet the main types of loops. By the way, you can watch the video lessons at the end of this post and if you want, scroll right to them.
Well, we'll start with the very basics of crochet. We will step by step master all the loop patterns according to the degree of complexity.
Scheme 1 - Air loop (v.p.):
insert a hook into the st, throw a thread over it and pull it through the st.
Single crochet (art. b/n):
insert the hook into the stitch of the chain or lower row. and pull out a new stitch, grab the thread and knit 2 stitches on the hook in one step.
Half double crochet (half-word s/n):
Yarn over the hook, insert the hook into a stitch of the chain and pull out a new stitch, knit 3 stitches on the hook in one step
Double crochet (art. s/n):
make a yarn over on the hook, insert it into a stitch of the chain and pull out a new stitch, knit 3 stitches on the hook in pairs in 2 steps.
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Double crochet stitch with 2 (3, 4) crochets
(st. with 2/n), with 4/n, make 2 (3,4) yarn overs on the hook, insert the hook into a stitch of the chain and pull out a new stitch, knit 4 (5, 6) stitches on the hook in pairs in 3 (4, 5) receptions.
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Double crochet artesanal double crochet (art. art. s/n):
make a yarn over the hook, insert the hook into a stitch of the chain and pull out a new stitch without catching the yarn over, knit subsequent stitches in pairs.
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Artesanal column with 2 (3, 4) crochets
(st. art. with 2/n, with 3/n, with 4/n): make 2 (3, 4) yarn overs on the hook, insert the hook into a stitch of the chain and pull out a new stitch without catching the yarn over. Knit subsequent stitches in pairs.
Pico:
tie 3 in. p., insert the hook into the first st. p. and knit st. b/n.
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Connecting post (conn. art.):
insert the hook into the stitch of the chain, grab the thread and pull it through the stitch of the chain and the stitch on the hook.
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Brushes
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Ring
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All the basic crochet stitch patterns on one page (increasing!)
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Basic and more complex types of loops (increasing!)
Video lessons for beginners
If it’s easier for you to perceive information visually, with a live example, then watch a series of crochet lessons.
The purpose of this article is to help less experienced craftswomen in a short time acquire basic knowledge of crochet. For those who are quite good at crocheting, a quick acquaintance with the description of the basic techniques may help them make some changes to their own models. Below in the article you will find basic crochet techniques.
A guarantee of successful completion of the work when crocheting, especially for beginners (and especially if in creating samples you need to reproduce dimensions very accurately), will be good rule: knit a 5 x 5 cm sample using the threads and hook that you will need to knit the pattern. This will allow you to compare the number of columns and rows of the sample with the amount that is required (for proportion, it is enough to tie the three initial air loops and tie the length of the finished sample to the height of all its rows). Possible differences arise due to the individual characteristics of each craftswoman: for example, if the column is too dense, you need to take a hook of a larger diameter, and if it is too loose, a smaller one.
Pay attention to changing the thread that has run out in a skein: it is better to always do this at the beginning of the row and leave a long tail knitted threads so that it can be secured on the wrong side with several stitches, just like the tail of a new thread.
Having finished a row, before turning and starting to knit a new one, knit several air loops: This is necessary to avoid ties along the edges, which deform the product. Unless otherwise indicated, the number of these chain stitches will depend on what stitches you are knitting the row with:
1 chain stitch for a single crochet, 2 chain stitches for a half double crochet, 3 chain loops for a double crochet, 4 chain loops for a double crochet, 5 chain loops for a double crochet. After washing ready product, put it between two terry towels and wait until most of the water is absorbed. Then carefully stretch the model, securing the edges with pins so that it takes the desired shape. If desired, you can starch the product or immerse it in a mixture of water and rice starch or water and sugar (the latter operation is done with products that should be hard, like bonbonnieres or small baskets for sweets), and then dry in the shade so that the threads do not turn yellow.
How to hold thread and use a crochet hook
With your left hand, hold the thread that comes from the skein, pass it from front to back between ring finger and the little finger, and then, going around the little finger, bring it forward and pass it over the palm so that the thread passes between the ring and middle fingers. With your little, ring, and middle fingers down, draw the thread from below onto your index finger. As you work, the thread should be held tightly between your index finger and thumb.
Right hand take the hook like a handle and guide its movement with the index finger on which it rests.
Below we will talk about the basic crochet techniques and their variations, accompanied by drawings that will demonstrate how to perform the different stages of knitting:
Air loop
1. Fold the thread in half, insert the hook into the resulting loop and, picking the thread a little higher, pull it forward to the fold so that a loop is formed.
2. Holding the resulting loop between your thumb and forefinger, hook the thread lying on the index finger(the hook goes under it), lift it and pull the hook forward along the finger.
3. Grab the thread with your hook and pull it through the loop: this forms the first loop of the chain, or air loop.
Double chain of air loops (double chain of air loops)
1. Cast on 2 chain loops and insert the hook into the first one.
2. Grab the thread with your hook and pull it through the air loop.
3. Pull out the first loop, that is, grab the thread and pass it through the loop.
4. Grab the thread with your hook, picking it up from behind.
5. Pull the loop through, passing it through 2 loops on the hook at once.
6. Insert the hook into the first loop on the left and repeat steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 along the entire required length. Cast on 2 chain loops and insert the hook into the first one.
Half single crochet (p/st. b/n.)
2. Pull out the loop.
3. Tie a stitch by passing the extended loop through the chain loop and the hook loop. To knit a stitch means to pass the elongated thread through all the loops that are on the hook.
4. Repeat the operation starting from step 1 and knit until last loop chains.
Single crochet (st. b/n)
1. Insert the hook into the second loop of the chain on the left, hook the thread with the hook.
3. Tie a post, that is, pass the elongated loop immediately through 2 loops on the hook.
Double single crochet (double stitch b/n.)
1. Insert the hook into the second loop from the left, hook the thread and pull out the loop, as in steps 1 and 2 of the single crochet stitch.
2. Pull out the loop and hook the thread again.
3. Pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook.
4. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop on the left.
Half double crochet (p/dc)
1. Insert the hook into the first loop of the base, that is, into the third loop from the hook, and grab the thread from below with the hook.
2. Pull out the loop (there will be 3 loops on the hook), grab the thread with the hook from below.
3. Knit a stitch, that is, pull the thread through 3 loops on the hook at once.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3, starting each time with the first base loop on the left.
Double crochet (dc)
1. Perform techniques 1 and 2 of knitting a half double crochet, grab the thread by bringing the hook from below.
2. Pass the thread through two of the three loops on the hook; hook the thread from below.
3. Crochet a stitch by passing the yarn through the last 2 loops remaining on the hook.
4. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first base loop on the left.
Double crochet stitch (st. 2 stitches)
1. Wrap the thread around the hook twice, catching it from the back and bringing the hook forward.
2. Insert the hook into the first stitch of the base (the fifth stitch from the hook) and pull up a loop.
3. Grab the thread by bringing the hook under and pull it through two of the four loops on the hook. Then grab the thread again, bringing the hook under it.
4. Pull the thread through two of the three remaining loops on the hook, then grab the thread again from the bottom.
5. Knit a stitch (pass the thread through the two remaining loops on the hook).
6. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop of the base on the left.
Double crochet stitch (st. 3 stitches)
1. Knit as when doing a double crochet stitch, only wrap the thread around the hook not two, but three times.
2. Insert the hook into the sixth loop on the left, pull out a loop (there will be 5 loops on the hook), yarn over.
3. Pull the yarn through the first 2 loops on the hook and yarn over.
4. Using subsequent yarn overs, bind off all the loops remaining on the hook in two, and repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop on the left.
Two single crochets closed together
1. Where you want to knit two single crochets together, * insert the hook into the first loop on the left and pull the loop *; repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over.
2. Pass the thread through the 3 loops on the hook, pulling it out carefully.
Two double crochets knitted together
1. Where you need to knit 2 double crochets together, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch of the base, pull out a loop; Yarn over again and pass the thread through two of the three loops on the hook. You will end up with an open (not fully knitted) double crochet; Yarn over again.
2. Insert the hook into the next loop of the base, pull the thread, yarn over again and pull it through the 2 loops on the hook. You will end up with 2 uncovered columns. Grab the thread with your hook again and carefully, without pulling, pull it through all three remaining loops.
Three double crochets, knitted together at the beginning of the row
1. Knit a chain of chain stitches of the required length, taking into account that the last 4 loops of the chain will form the first stitch (equal in height to a double crochet stitch) in the cone (a group of stitches starting in one base loop and closing together); make two yarn overs, insert the hook into the fifth loop of the chain, counting from the hook, and pull out the loop.
2. * Leave a loop on the hook and, picking up the thread again, pull it through the first 2 loops on the hook *; repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over, insert the hook into the same base loop, pull out the loop and repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over again.
3. Carefully, without tension, pull the thread through the 3 loops on the hook.
Loin mesh with empty and filled cells, made with double crochets
1. The basis of the mesh is formed by double crochets and air loops. To complete the first empty cell of the grid, knit a chain of chain loops, the number of which should be a multiple of 3, plus 7 more chain loops, then work a double crochet with the base in the eighth loop of the chain, counting from the hook./p>
2. Chain 2, skip 2 foundation stitches, then double crochet 1, inserting hook into next foundation stitch. Repeat these steps until the end of the chain./p>
3. Turn the knitting to the other side, knit a chain of five chain stitches (= 1 double crochet + 2 chain stitches for an empty square)./p>
4. Work 1 double crochet over the double crochet in the previous row and a chain of two chain stitches. Repeat until the end of the row./p>
5. Finish the row by knitting the last single crochet to the base in the third chain of the previous row. In each subsequent row, repeat step 3./p>
6. To knit a filled square over an empty one, knit 1 double crochet over the previous row and 2 double crochets into the chain of chain stitches from the previous row. A filled square is formed from three double crochets.
Loin mesh with empty and filled cells, made in double crochets
1. The checkered pattern consists of 3 chain stitches and 1 double crochet stitch. Knit a chain of chain stitches, multiples of 4, plus 10 chain stitches. For the first square of the first row, knit a double crochet into the 11th loop of the chain, counting from the hook, then * tie 3 chain loops, skip 3 base loops, knit 1 double crochet into the next base loop *. Repeat from * to * for all empty cells.
2. In the second and subsequent rows, perform 4 chain stitches (= first double crochet), then * 3 chain stitches and 1 double crochet stitch, performed in the penultimate stitch of the double crochet stitch of the previous row *. Repeat from * to * for all empty cells.
3. Each filled grid cell consists of four double crochets. At the beginning of work, to complete the first filled square: 4 chain stitches (= first double crochet), * 3 double crochets, knit into a chain of 3 chain loops from the previous row; 1 double crochet stitch in the previous row *. Repeat from * to * for all filled cells.
4. If a filled square is to be worked over another filled square: * work 1 double crochet stitch over each stitch of the previous row forming a filled square *. Repeat from * to * for all filled cells.
How to start the next row if a single crochet comes first
1. Instead of the first stitch of the new row, knit 1 chain stitch.
How to start the next row if the double crochet goes first
1. Instead of the first stitch of the new row, knit 3 chain stitches.
2. Knit a second stitch by inserting the hook into the top loop of the penultimate stitch of the previous row.
Pico (pc) with single crochet
1. Finish the stitch that should be to the right of the picot and knit a chain of three chain stitches.
2. Insert the hook from top to bottom into the loop knitted before the beginning of the chain and yarn over.
3. Pull the loop through and yarn over again.
4. Pull the thread through 2 loops on the hook (this way you will get a single crochet).
5. Skip one or more base loops (their number is indicated in the pattern description) and continue knitting.
Pico (pc) with half double crochet
1. Knit a chain of three chain stitches after the stitch to the right of the picot.
2. Insert the hook into the first of three chain stitches and yarn over.
3. Pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook, so you get a half single crochet.
Pico-trefoil
1. Work 3 picots as described in the picot description from three chain stitches with a half single crochet.
2. Insert the hook into the loop covering the first picot and yarn over.
3. Lightly, without tension, pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook, gathering 3 picots together.
When starting to learn to crochet, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of knitting. Therefore, to begin with, I suggest you find out what the main types of crochet loops are and learn how to knit them.
Types of loops:
Air loop (abbreviated as v.p.)– the hook should be inserted into the first loop, the thread should be thrown over it and the hook should be passed through the loop.
Single crochet (st. b/n)– the hook must be inserted into the loop of the bottom row or into the loop of the chain, then pull out the zero loop, hook the thread, and then knit both loops on the hook in one step.
Half double crochet (half double crochet)– yarn over the hook, then you need to insert it into a loop of the chain and pull out a loop (a new one), then knit three loops on the hook in pairs in two steps.
Double crochet (st. s/n)– yarn over the hook, then you need to insert it into a loop of the chain and pull out a loop (a new one), then knit three loops on the hook in pairs in two steps.
Double crochet stitch (2, 3, 4)– make several yarn overs on the hook (2, 3, 4), then you need to pull a new loop from the chain loop, then knit the fourth, fifth, sixth loop in pairs in three, four, five steps.
Connecting post (connection post)– a hook is inserted into the loop of the chain, the thread is grabbed and pulled simultaneously through the loop of the chain and through the loop that is on the hook.
Connecting finishing post (connecting finishing post)- performed in the same way as a simple connecting post. Used for embroidery, as a decorative stitch, and in finishing frames.
Pico (art. b/n)– you need to knit three air loops, then insert a hook into the first air loop and perform a single crochet.
- knitted in the same way as a single crochet, but the work is done from left to right.
Purl embossed double crochet stitch (purl relief st. s/n)– you need to knit a double crochet, circling the double crochet of the bottom row from the wrong side to the front side.
Front embossed double crochet stitch (front embossed double crochet)– you need to knit a double crochet, circling the double crochet of the bottom row from the front side to the wrong side.
Basic crochet techniques
The purpose of this article is to help less experienced craftswomen acquire basic knowledge of crochet in a short time. For those who are quite good at crocheting, a quick acquaintance with the description of the basic techniques may help them make some changes to their own models. Below in the article you will find basic crochet techniques.
Useful tips
A good rule of thumb to guarantee a successful crocheting job, especially for beginners (and especially if you need to reproduce the dimensions very accurately when creating patterns), is to knit a 5 x 5 cm sample using the same threads and hook that you will need to knit the pattern . This will allow you to compare the number of columns and rows of the sample with the amount that is required (for proportion, it is enough to tie the three initial air loops and tie the length of the finished sample to the height of all its rows). Possible differences arise due to the individual characteristics of each craftswoman: for example, if the column is too dense, you need to take a hook of a larger diameter, and if it is too loose, a smaller one.
Pay attention to changing the thread that has run out in a skein: it is better to always do this at the beginning of the row and leave a long tail of knitted threads so that it can be secured on the wrong side with several stitches, just like the tail of a new thread.
Having finished a row, before turning and starting to knit a new one, knit several air loops: this is necessary to avoid ties along the edges, which deform the product. Unless otherwise indicated, the number of these chain stitches will depend on what stitches you are knitting the row with:
1 chain stitch for a single crochet, 2 chain stitches for a half double crochet, 3 chain loops for a double crochet, 4 chain loops for a double crochet, 5 chain loops for a double crochet. After washing the finished product, place it between two terry towels and wait until most of the water is absorbed. Then carefully stretch the model, securing the edges with pins so that it takes the desired shape. If desired, you can starch the product or immerse it in a mixture of water and rice starch or water and sugar (the latter operation is done with products that should be hard, like bonbonnieres or small baskets for sweets), and then dry in the shade so that the threads do not turn yellow.
How to hold thread and use a crochet hook
With your left hand, hold the thread that comes from the skein, pass it from front to back between the ring finger and little finger, and then, going around the little finger, bring it forward and pass it over the palm so that the thread passes between the ring and middle fingers. With your little, ring, and middle fingers down, draw the thread from below onto your index finger. As you work, the thread should be held tightly between your index finger and thumb.
With your right hand, grasp the hook like a handle and guide its movement with the index finger on which it rests.
Below we will talk about the basic crochet techniques and their variations, accompanied by drawings that will demonstrate how to perform the different stages of knitting:
Air loop
1. Fold the thread in half, insert the hook into the resulting loop and, picking the thread a little higher, pull it forward to the fold so that a loop is formed.
2. Holding the resulting loop between your thumb and forefinger, hook the thread lying on your index finger (the hook goes under it), lift it and pull it forward along the finger with the hook.
3. Grab the thread with your hook and pull it through the loop: this forms the first loop of the chain, or air loop.
Double chain made of air loops (double chain made of air loops)
1. Cast on 2 chain loops and insert the hook into the first one.
2. Grab the thread with your hook and pull it through the air loop.
3. Pull out the first loop, that is, grab the thread and pass it through the loop.
4. Grab the thread with your hook, picking it up from behind.
5. Pull the loop through, passing it through 2 loops on the hook at once.
6. Insert the hook into the first loop on the left and repeat steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 along the entire required length. Cast on 2 chain loops and insert the hook into the first one.
Half single crochet (p/st. b/n.)
2. Pull out the loop.
3. Tie a stitch by passing the extended loop through the chain loop and the hook loop. To knit a stitch means to pass the elongated thread through all the loops that are on the hook.
4. Repeat the operation starting from step 1 and knit until the last loop of the chain.
Single crochet (st. b/n)
1. Insert the hook into the second loop of the chain on the left, hook the thread with the hook.
3. Tie a post, that is, pass the elongated loop immediately through 2 loops on the hook.
Double single crochet (double stitch b/n.)
1. Insert the hook into the second loop from the left, hook the thread and pull out the loop, as in steps 1 and 2 of the single crochet stitch.
2. Pull out the loop and hook the thread again.
3. Pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook.
4. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop on the left.
Half double crochet (p/dc)
1. Insert the hook into the first loop of the base, that is, into the third loop from the hook, and grab the thread from below with the hook.
2. Pull out the loop (there will be 3 loops on the hook), grab the thread with the hook from below.
3. Knit a stitch, that is, pull the thread through 3 loops on the hook at once.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3, starting each time with the first base loop on the left.
Double crochet (dc)
1. Perform techniques 1 and 2 of knitting a half double crochet, grab the thread by bringing the hook from below.
2. Pass the thread through two of the three loops on the hook; hook the thread from below.
3. Crochet a stitch by passing the yarn through the last 2 loops remaining on the hook.
4. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first base loop on the left.
Double crochet stitch (st. 2 stitches)
1. Wrap the thread around the hook twice, catching it from the back and bringing the hook forward.
2. Insert the hook into the first stitch of the base (the fifth stitch from the hook) and pull up a loop.
3. Grab the thread by bringing the hook under and pull it through two of the four loops on the hook. Then grab the thread again, bringing the hook under it.
4. Pull the thread through two of the three remaining loops on the hook, then grab the thread again from the bottom.
5. Knit a stitch (pass the thread through the two remaining loops on the hook).
6. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop of the base on the left.
Double crochet stitch (st. 3 stitches)
1. Knit as when doing a double crochet stitch, only wrap the thread around the hook not two, but three times.
2. Insert the hook into the sixth loop on the left, pull out a loop (there will be 5 loops on the hook), yarn over.
3. Pull the yarn through the first 2 loops on the hook and yarn over.
4. Using subsequent yarn overs, bind off all the loops remaining on the hook in two, and repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop on the left.
Two single crochets closed together
1. Where you want to knit two single crochets together, * insert the hook into the first loop on the left and pull the loop *; repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over.
2. Pass the thread through the 3 loops on the hook, pulling it out carefully.
Two double crochets knitted together
1. Where you need to knit 2 double crochets together, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch of the base, pull out a loop; Yarn over again and pass the thread through two of the three loops on the hook. You will end up with an open (not fully knitted) double crochet; Yarn over again.
2. Insert the hook into the next loop of the base, pull the thread, yarn over again and pull it through the 2 loops on the hook. You will end up with 2 uncovered columns. Grab the thread with your hook again and carefully, without pulling, pull it through all three remaining loops.
Three double crochets, knitted together at the beginning of the row
1. Knit a chain of chain stitches of the required length, taking into account that the last 4 loops of the chain will form the first stitch (equal in height to a double crochet stitch) in the cone (a group of stitches starting in one base loop and closing together); make two yarn overs, insert the hook into the fifth loop of the chain, counting from the hook, and pull out the loop.
2. * Leave a loop on the hook and, picking up the thread again, pull it through the first 2 loops on the hook *; repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over, insert the hook into the same base loop, pull out the loop and repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over again.
3. Carefully, without tension, pull the thread through the 3 loops on the hook.
Sirloin mesh with empty and filled cells, made with double crochets
1. The basis of the mesh is formed by double crochets and air loops. To complete the first empty cell of the grid, knit a chain of chain loops, the number of which should be a multiple of 3, plus 7 more chain loops, then work a double crochet with the base in the eighth loop of the chain, counting from the hook./p>
2. Chain 2, skip 2 foundation stitches, then double crochet 1, inserting hook into next foundation stitch. Repeat these steps until the end of the chain./p>
3. Turn the knitting to the other side, knit a chain of five chain stitches (= 1 double crochet + 2 chain stitches for an empty square)./p>
4. Work 1 double crochet over the double crochet in the previous row and a chain of two chain stitches. Repeat until the end of the row./p>
5. Finish the row by knitting the last single crochet to the base in the third chain of the previous row. In each subsequent row, repeat step 3./p>
6. To knit a filled square over an empty one, knit 1 double crochet over the previous row and 2 double crochets into the chain of chain stitches from the previous row. A filled square is formed from three double crochets.
Loin mesh with empty and filled cells, made in double crochets
1. The checkered pattern consists of 3 chain stitches and 1 double crochet stitch. Knit a chain of chain stitches, multiples of 4, plus 10 chain stitches. For the first square of the first row, knit a double crochet into the 11th loop of the chain, counting from the hook, then * tie 3 chain loops, skip 3 base loops, knit 1 double crochet into the next base loop *. Repeat from * to * for all empty cells.
2. In the second and subsequent rows, perform 4 chain stitches (= first double crochet), then * 3 chain stitches and 1 double crochet stitch, performed in the penultimate stitch of the double crochet stitch of the previous row *. Repeat from * to * for all empty cells.
3. Each filled grid cell consists of four double crochets. At the beginning of work, to complete the first filled square: 4 chain stitches (= first double crochet), * 3 double crochets, knit into a chain of 3 chain loops from the previous row; 1 double crochet stitch in the previous row *. Repeat from * to * for all filled cells.
4. If a filled square is to be worked over another filled square: * work 1 double crochet stitch over each stitch of the previous row forming a filled square *. Repeat from * to * for all filled cells.
How to start the next row if a single crochet comes first
1. Instead of the first stitch of the new row, knit 1 chain stitch.
How to start the next row if the double crochet goes first
1. Instead of the first stitch of the new row, knit 3 chain stitches.
2. Knit a second stitch by inserting the hook into the top loop of the penultimate stitch of the previous row.
Pico (pc) with single crochet
1. Finish the stitch that should be to the right of the picot and knit a chain of three chain stitches.
2. Insert the hook from top to bottom into the loop knitted before the beginning of the chain and yarn over.
3. Pull the loop through and yarn over again.
4. Pull the thread through 2 loops on the hook (this way you will get a single crochet).
5. Skip one or more base loops (their number is indicated in the pattern description) and continue knitting.
Pico (pc) with half double crochet
1. Knit a chain of three chain stitches after the stitch to the right of the picot.
2. Insert the hook into the first of three chain stitches and yarn over.
3. Pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook, so you get a half single crochet.
Pico-trefoil
1. Work 3 picots as described in the picot description from three chain stitches with a half single crochet.
2. Insert the hook into the loop covering the first picot and yarn over.
3. Lightly, without tension, pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook, gathering 3 picots together.
