Crochet Rectangular Photo Frame Pattern, Picot Wave Border Tutorial (PDF Download)

Create a delicate rectangular crochet photo frame (13 cm × 9 cm) with a pretty wave-and-picot border—a heartfelt handmade gift idea for birthdays, Mother’s Day, or keepsakes. This PDF tutorial shows you how to crochet a firm rectangle base with clean corners, then add an elegant decorative edging using fans and picots. The finished crochet frame is designed to be mounted onto a printed photo backed with cardboard using strong double-sided tape, giving you a polished, display-ready result.

Skill level: Confident Beginner (chains, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, picots)
Materials: Mercerized cotton yarn (~3 mm), 3.5 mm hook for the starting chain + 3.0 mm hook for the main work, stitch marker (optional), scissors, yarn needle; printed photo, cardboard backing, strong double-sided tape.
Sizing note: The base uses 92 chains for approx. 13 × 9 cm (size varies by tension). Formula for resizing: 6×N + 8.

Digital item notice: This listing is for a digital PDF download—no physical item will be shipped.
Need help? If you get stuck with corner placement, stitch counts, or the picot wave edging, message me anytime—I’m happy to help.