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Knitting Question about Yarn Over (YO)

14 years ago

I'm new to knitting, and I'm hoping someone can answer a basic (probably stupid!) question about YO (yarn over).

When a pattern specifies YO, does it mean to only move the yarn over, or does it mean to move the yarn over and knit a stitch? The online knitting videos I've watched usually show the follow-up knit stitch included with YO, but I'm not sure if that's how most patterns are written or not.

Thanks!

Comments (2)

donna_loomis
14 years ago
That is not a stupid question. A YO is only moving the yarn over the needle, and what type of stitch should come after it will be written in the pattern. The reason videos show a stitch afterward, is so that the YO is secured and you can see what your work will look like.
lwelch
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you for this clear answer! Now I need to go redo a row. ;-)
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