About
The yarnover is a one-stitch neutral increase that leaves a decorative eyelet in the work.
Common Names & Abbreviations
Yarnover (YO), Yarn Forward (YFWD), Yarn ‘Round Needle (YRN), Yarn Over Needle (YON)
How To
Western Method
Written Instructions
Between Knits and Knits:
- Bring yarn under right needle to the front of the work
- Bring yarn over right needle to the back of the work
- Yarn is in position to knit the next stitch
Between Knits and Purls:
- Bring yarn under right needle to front of the work
- Bring yarn over right needle to the back of the work
- Bring yarn under right needle to front of the work to have yarn in position to purl
Between Purls and Purls:
- Yarn is already in front of work from the previous purl stitch
- Bring yarn over right needle to the back of the work
- Bring yarn under right needle to front of work to have yarn in position to purl
Between Purls and Knits:
- Yarn is already in front of work from the previous purl stitch
- Bring yarn over right needle to back of work
- Yarn is in position to knit the next stitch
