Yarn Over. A “yarn forward” is more commonly the British term, while a “yarn over” is the preferred American term. Pattern writers will shorthand a yarn forward in a variety of ways, some ways are more descriptive than others: “YF,” “YFwd,” “YFON (yarn forward over needle),” or “YFRN (yarn forward ’round needle).”
What does yo mean on a knitting pattern?
One of the easiest and most common ways to create an extra stitch in knitting is with a yarn over. Not only does this technique increase your stitch count by 1, yarn overs also leave you with a neat little eyelet that can be a decorative increase, an element in lacework, or even a buttonhole.
What does Ytf mean in knitting?
wyif: with yarn in front. On a K (RS) row YTF, slip next stitch as though to K, YTB, return slipped stitch to left needle with needles in P position (stitch is now twisted), turn.
What does WL FWD mean in knitting?
wl. fwd = wool forward usually means bring the yarn to the front. It cound be part of a slip stitch pattern. w.r.n = woolround needle is used sometimes for a yarn over before a purl stitch when you have to bring the yarn to the front again.
What does YFON mean?
yfon: Yarn forward and over needle.
