What Does yo Mean in Knitting?
yo means yarn over.
Yarn Over · Increases
Yarn Over explained
Wrap the yarn over the right needle to create a new stitch. This deliberately leaves a small hole, which is why yarn overs are the basis of lace knitting. British patterns split this into yfwd, yrn, and yon depending on which stitches surround it.
UK and US terminology
- United States
- yarn over
- United Kingdom
- yarn forward
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How you might see it written
Patterns aren't always consistent. yo may also appear as YO, yarn over, or yos. The converter recognizes all of these.
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