yarn-over

Wrap and continue

A yarn-over is a knitting technique where the yarn is wrapped over the needle between stitches, creating a deliberate hole in the fabric.

It adds a stitch while producing a decorative eyelet effect, commonly used in lace patterns and buttonholes: The pattern calls for a yarn-over after each knit stitch.

technique

increase

Growth in amount

  • eyeletSmall reinforced hole
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • holeAbsence in matter

wrap · loop · decorative · openwork · pattern · stitch · needle · clockwise · counterclockwise · tension

projects

shawl

Draped shoulder covering

  • scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
  • cowlHooded monastic garment
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

stole · blanket · afghan · socks · cardigan · sweater · mittens · hat · dishcloth · sampler

lace

eyelet

Small reinforced hole

  • openworkDecorative pierced craftsmanship
  • shawlDraped shoulder covering
  • doilySmall ornamental mat

wedding-ring · heirloom · delicate · gossamer · cobweb · filigree · intricate · airy · lightweight · blocking

Opposites
knitting stitch manipulation direction

yarn-overdecrease

Become or make smaller

bind off · cast off

Family

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Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G