How do you count the number of double stitches between picots?

[Tatting]

I am working on the IOLI Proficiency Program in Tatting. Participants are instructed to replicate numerous tatted samples. To accomplish this, we are provided with photographs of each completed piece, along with patterns. Patterns are presented in chart, "modern shorthand", or narrative form.

Sometimes, it seems as if the number of double stitches between picots differ in the photographs compared to the patterns. So, my question to all of you is, how do you count the number of double stitches between picots?

For example, how many double stitches do you count in a pattern that says: 2 ds, 1 p, 2 ds, 1 p

How many double stitches do you count in a pattern that says: 2 picots divided by 2 double stitches

Thank you in advance for your insights!

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