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Yarn 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.

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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