omes after the picot is independent of the loop; thus, if the directions say, 2 knots, 1 picot, 3 knots, 1 picot, 2 knots, etc., you must count the knot that served to form the loop, and not make 2 knots, 1 picot, 4 knots, etc. To join the different rings, ovals, etc., together by means of picots,…