Picot Designs
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Description: Several Picot Designs can be made by Square Knots and the Spiral Stitch. Picots are simply loops along the edges of sennits. They can be small or large, depending on the technique.
On this page are three variations that you will come across, particularly in patterns written in the 1970's. To see an actual pattern where picots are used, go to the Macrame Christmas Tree. |
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Basic Picot Design
Tying a series of Square Knots with space between them will cause picots to form. The more space, the larger the loops.
These Square Knots were all tied in the same way, so the heads of the knots face the same direction. |
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Here's another image showing the space between knots. The lower knot slides upwards to rest beside the first one, forming the picot loops.
Click on the icon to see a large image, showing the details. |
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Alternating Sennit with Picots
Sometimes it's desirable to have the Square Knots alternate directions as you make the sennit.
You'll still be adding space between the knots, sliding the newest knot up to rest beside the one tied before it. |
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Here's an image showing how the knots look before they slide up. The first is a regular Square knot, and the second one is a Mirror SK, which faces right.
Click on the icon to see a larger image. |
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Spiral Stitch with Picots
The biggest difference with this Picot Design is that you are making Half Knots instead. The old term is Spiral Stitch, which I prefer to use.
This design results in loops that do not lie flat. They spiral around in a very attractive sennit. |
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Fold 2 cords in half, and secure the folded portion onto a project board. Tie the first half of a Square Knot with the strands on the outside as the working cords (purple). The inner 2 strands are the fillers (green). |
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Tie the first half of the SK again, just below the first one. These are called Half Knots.
Leave a 1/2 to 1-inch space, and tie 2 more Half Knots. |
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Slide the lower knots up to rest beside the first ones, forming the picots.
To continue, leave the space and tie 2 more Half Knots. The more space, the larger the picots will become. |
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| The entire design will spiral as the Half Knots are tied, with the picots all the way around the sennit. This Vintage technique is great for Christmas Trees, Bracelets, and Plant Hangers. |
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