Glossary / Yarn over
yoYarn over
Wrapping the yarn to add a stitch and a small hole, the basis of lace.
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How to work it
Bring the yarn over the right needle to create a new loop before working the next stitch. A yarn over increases your stitch count by one and leaves a deliberate eyelet, which is why paired yarn overs and decreases shape lace.
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Related stitches
Keep your place while you work this stitch. Worsted counts your rows and rounds and remembers your spot in the pattern, for crochet and knitting.
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