The Picot Blanket, designed by The Turtle Trunk, combines a modern look with irresistible texture thanks to a clever mix of ribbing and picot stitches. Whether you're creating a cozy throw for your couch, a heartwarming baby gift, or a king-size statement piece, this pattern gives you the flexibility to make a blanket in any size or color combo.
Best of all, the 6-row repeat is easy to memorize, making it ideal for relaxed, mindful crocheting. If you're an advanced beginner looking to level up your blanket game, this project is the perfect fit.
Contents
Supplies
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Yarn: Medium (4) Weight Yarn
(Suggested: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek or similar — see full yarn suggestions below) -
Hook: 5.50 mm (I) crochet hook
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Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
Yarn Suggestions
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Used in sample: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in Linen, Tobacco, Mustard, Ivory, and Spice
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Other options:
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Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory
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Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch
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Red Heart Yarn With Love
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Color Tip: Use as many or as few colors as you like! This pattern works beautifully in solids, stripes, or even with scrap yarn.
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
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| ST(s) | Stitch(es) |
| CH | Chain |
| FHDC | Foundation Half Double Crochet |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| SC BLO | Single Crochet Back Loop Only |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| PSC | Picot Single Crochet |
Special Stitches
Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC)
CH 2, yarn over, insert hook into 2nd CH. Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 1 loop (foundation CH), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Repeat: Yarn over, insert hook into foundation CH, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
Picot Single Crochet (PSC)
Insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 1 loop. Repeat that yarn over and pull through 1 loop two more times, then yarn over and pull through both loops. Push the chain bump to the back so it shows on the right side.
Gauge
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15 STs x 12 Rows = 5″ x 5″
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Use Rows 1–12 with 15 stitches to check.
Customization Instructions
Width
Multiply desired width in inches × 3 (3 stitches per inch)
Example: 35″ × 3 = 105 stitches
Length
Each stripe (Rows 1–6) is 2.5″ tall
Desired length ÷ 2.5 = Number of stripes
Example: 50″ ÷ 2.5 = 20 stripes
Size Chart
| Size | Stitches (W) | Stripes (L) | Yardage (per stripe / total) |
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| Baby Stroller (30×35″) | 90 | 14 stripes (84 rows) | 54 yards / 756 yards |
| Baby Receiving (40×40″) | 120 | 16 stripes (96 rows) | 62 yards / 992 yards |
| Lap (36×45″) | 108 | 18 stripes (108 rows) | 58 yards / 1,044 yards |
| Throw (48×60″) | 144 | 24 stripes (144 rows) | 78 yards / 1,872 yards |
| Twin (70×90″) | 210 | 36 stripes (216 rows) | 94 yards / 3,384 yards |
| Queen (90×90″) | 270 | 36 stripes (216 rows) | 118 yards / 4,248 yards |
| King (110×110″) | 330 | 44 stripes (264 rows) | 142 yards / 6,248 yards |
Pattern Notes
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Work a multiple of 3 stitches for custom sizes.
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Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
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Always CH 1 and turn at the end of each row.
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Right side = visible texture from PSC and BLO.
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Wrong side = flatter texture.
Picot Blanket Pattern
Foundation Row
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Row 1: FHDC as many stitches as needed for your selected size. CH 1, turn.
Stripe Repeat (Rows 2–6)
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Row 2: SC BLO in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 3: SC, PSC, SC repeat across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 4: SC in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 5: HDC in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 6: SC BLO in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
(Stripe 1 complete — change color if desired.)
Stripe Repeat Continues (Rows 7–12)
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Row 7: HDC in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 8: SC BLO in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 9: SC, PSC, SC repeat across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 10: SC in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 11: HDC in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
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Row 12: SC BLO in each stitch across. CH 1, turn.
(Stripe 2 complete.)
Repeat Rows 7–12
Continue repeating until you reach the number of stripes (or rows) required for your selected size or desired length.
Finishing
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Tie off yarn
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Weave in ends
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Optional: Add a border of your choice
Conclusion
Whether you’re gifting it or keeping it, the Picot Blanket will be a cozy, colorful, and textured masterpiece. Thanks to its simple 6-row repeat, modern look, and full-size flexibility, you’ll never get bored while stitching — and the end result will always be stunning. Designed by The Turtle Trunk, this project gives you total creative freedom with colors, size, and finish.
