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Yarn Over

Also known as: Yarn Forward, Yarn Round Needle, Yarn Over Needle, Wool Over Needle, Wool Round Needle

Abbreviation: yo, yfwd, yf, yrn, yon, won, wrn, yfrn, yfon

KnittingBasic StitchIncrease

Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Yarn Over stitch (abbreviated as yo, yfwd, yf, yrn, yon). Variant 1

Definition

An increase made by wrapping the working yarn over the right needle before working the next stitch, creating both a new stitch and a small decorative hole (eyelet). It is the primary increase used in lace knitting.