this was a great video to show yo between knit/purl stitches and for continental and regular knitters. I would say it was the best one of all the YO videos
I've gone through a few videos teaching YO and this is the best. Will add this to my private knitting folder and come back to this when I need help. Thanks! :)
Thank you for the continental stitch as that was how I was taught when I was 5 yrs old. I haven't knitted in 45 years but still remember to knit that way. I couldn't figure out patterns since I knit differently. Know I know why. Thank you so much.
I studied the 'Frost Flower' pattern again and it reads; between purl & knit, 'yon', between a purl & purl, 'yrn', Confusing. But between a knit & purl, it's 'yfrn' which is the easy one. You just take the yarn forward & around the needle. It's those others.... And thank you. I'm aware of the differences between UK and Amerifan. If I look in a knitting book, I generally seek out where it's printed.
+evimlck Hi there! So sorry we missed this question! Please feel free to e-mail askterry@jimmybeanswool.com for more specific assistance with this pattern. She works Tuesday-Saturday and is happy to help!
It seems like a yarn over adds a stitch. What do I do if I have a pattern that doesn't increase. I'm working with a bubble pattern that has six knit stitches in between a purl stitch on the right side and six purl stitches on the back, then a knit stitch. Thanks for your answer.
Sandra Sachnowitz Hi Sandra! It would depend if the pattern already calls for YO's or not. If so, then it should already have instructions using decreases (like skp, ssk, k2tog, etc.) that mirror each YO if the intention is to keep the stitch count the same. If not, and a YO is purely meant as an increase, then your stitch count will increase as a result. The pattern itself should be written with the proper number of increases and decreases. Otherwise, if you are wondering how to adapt a pattern, I'd need to know how the existing pattern is written in order to suggest any adjustments to it. I hope this helps! Happy knitting! -Kristen Jimmy Beans Wool
Hi I’ve been told to yon= k3 , **wool over needle but someone said do it clockwise couvade I just do it your way.. I have to yon slip 1 k2 together ,psso , then yarn round needle , p1k1,p1** repeat from *to * thanks
Thank you! I'm attempting (?!) Brioche stitch on circular needles. Patterns calls for *yo, sl1, BP, next row: BK, yo, sl1 - the yo seems to stretch over (almost) in front of the sl1 instead of staying behind - am I supposed to loop it around almost twice?
In Brioche stitch, the yarn over (YO) will be knit together with the slip stitch (sl1). This is just a regular YO, just make sure it's knit together correctly with the sl1!
Not relatted to YO. But I have a question regarding M1L increases. I am knitting a pattern that calls for a M1L after a purl stitch and before a knit stitch on the RS but when I do it the regular way that is I pick up the strand from front to back and knit it in the back of the loop, it makes a stitch that is much bigger than my regular stitches. Almost looks like a ''hole'' stitch. It is not a hole, just looks a bit bigger than the rest.What am I doing wrong? Am I suppose to do as if I was making a M1L on the WS? I don't know??? Thank you for answering me, I don't know who else to ask.
+Stephanie Buono Hi Stephanie! That is completely normal! There will be a small hole in your work where these increases occur. Usually when you block your work they aren't noticeable.
I am knitting a pattern that call for a yarn over after I turn my work (on circular needles) so when I am ready to do my yarn over, my strand is on the left needle. Am I suppose to do a regular YO by just wrapping my strand over the right needle and then knit the next stich? I am confused!
+Stephanie Buono Yes, that is exactly what you do! It's a little wonky at first, but once you get going, you'll start to see a nice little edge of yos along the edge of your work. Usually (but not always) these are picked up and a border of some kind is knit onto the piece. I hope this helps! - Kristen @ Jimmy Beans Wool
+Kristen Ashbaugh Thanks a million for the quick response! Love your explanations for all different YOs (english and continental). Going back to knitting now.
Jimmy Beans Wool Thank you for the clarification. I'm a dreadful knitter, crochet and needlecrafts being my forté's, so I take months to do a piece because of having to unravel rows to do them again, but I get there in the end, even design my own patterns.
Thank you! This is very helpful! I just watched another video (from another channel), where the presenter said that what we know as the British way of YO was actually NOT a YO. And I got a little miffed about that statement, since it IS a YO, like you just demonstrated. So, I found your video to clarify that and confirm what I've learned, too. Also, the other video said that the British way adds a stitch to your work, and "that will throw your stitch count off, entirely". I ask you: isn't an increase to be expected with YO? Or am I getting even more confused by the other video I watched. I understand that an increase is naturally made with YO (besides the hole), and if we do not want the increase we drop that stitch when we get to it on the next row. Does that make sense?
Hello Rosangela! Yes! When doing a YO, an increase is expected! If you do not want to increase, you would have to drop the yarn in the next round! I'm glad we are able to help! ~Eric c:
Hey Caroline! A yarn over is designed to add stitches, and oftentimes in your pattern there will be a decrease later on in the same row to keep the stitch count consistent. Other times, though, they want you to increase this way on purpose! It really depends on your pattern. Let us know how we can help if you have any more questions!
You won't believe this in a million years. I've managed to buy a 1989 older Patons knitting pattern just a couple of weeks ago. I had it years ago, and threw it out because it was complicated. It's a short-sleeve pullover that incorporates the Frost Flower lace stitch. I had been thinking about it for years and years and now I have it back again. I googled it, called Lavishly Lace,, (Patons) and the image came up!!!! This pullover was the reason to master this stitch. (I thought I would wing it on my own, but now I have the pattern)
evimlck I hope we are able to help! Please let us know how your Frost Flower pattern turns out :), we'd love to know if we're on the right track with our videos!! Thanks so much! ~Olivia
JimmyBeansWool I checked on-line for the 'Frost Flower' pattern, and it was THERE! That's the correct name of it. I plan to buy fingering yarn and experiment with it. Will have to wait til Wed., though. Yes your video was extremely helpful.
evimlck Hi there! I also checked with Terry who put this video together and she provided a little more info about these types of YOs. Here is what she wrote: "Some of the troubles with YOs are the different terminology between British and American English and assumptions about what knitters should know. There are four different variations. The type of stitch that comes before and after a yarn over dictates how a particular yarn over is formed. In American English all yarn overs areabbreviated (YO) no matter how they are formed. British English abbreviates each variation differently. The British term and abbreviation are listed after each description below. · Between two knit stitches: bring the yarn to the front of the work between the needles, as if to purl, knit the next stitch. Forming a knit stitch from the purl yarn position automatically makes a yarn over. (aka Yarn Forward - yfwd). · Between a knit and purl stitch: bring the yarn to the front of the work then over the top of the right needle again back to purl position, creating a complete wrap around the needle, purl the next stitch. (aka Yarn Forward Around Needle - yfrn) · Between a purl and a knit stitch: simply knit the next stitch without taking the yarn to the back as you normally would to knit. (aka Yarn Over needle - yon) · Between two purl stitches: wrap the yarn front to back over the top of the right needle and back to purl position. (aka Yarn Around Needle - yrn) When working the next row, work the yarn over in pattern just like any other stitch unless directed otherwise in the pattern instructions." I hope this helps, too. Good luck in mastering your pattern! I am sure it will be lovely! Best, Kristen @ JBW
The best that I took from this video is that the stitches shoud be right to left when you have done them correctly. Very well shown. Thank you
Thank you so much. Your explanations were so clear!
Finally someone that explains it for Continental knitters. Thank you so much :)
this was a great video to show yo between knit/purl stitches and for continental and regular knitters. I would say it was the best one of all the YO videos
Belinda Waldo Hi Belinda! Thank you so much! It's so nice to hear that you found the video helpful! Happy knitting! -Kristen Jimmy Beans Wool
I've gone through a few videos teaching YO and this is the best. Will add this to my private knitting folder and come back to this when I need help. Thanks! :)
+Ochyas Awesome! Glad it was helpful, and thank you so much letting us know! -Leanne
Thanks so much for this- really rescued me from some major frustration!
Elizabeth Pruitt Yay! Glad to hear it was helpful! Happy knitting! -Kristen Jimmy Beans Wool
Thank you from the bottom of this continental knitter's heart.
Thank you so much for this video. YO's before and after purls really confuse me. This makes it clearer.
I'm glad we could help! :)
Thank you for the continental stitch as that was how I was taught when I was 5 yrs old. I haven't knitted in 45 years but still remember to knit that way. I couldn't figure out patterns since I knit differently. Know I know why. Thank you so much.
Don't know why I have so much trouble with something as easy as a YO. Hopefully your video will erase this trouble!!!
I studied the 'Frost Flower' pattern again and it reads; between purl & knit, 'yon', between a purl & purl, 'yrn', Confusing. But between a knit & purl, it's 'yfrn' which is the easy one. You just take the yarn forward & around the needle. It's those others.... And thank you. I'm aware of the differences between UK and Amerifan. If I look in a knitting book, I generally seek out where it's printed.
+evimlck Hi there! So sorry we missed this question! Please feel free to e-mail askterry@jimmybeanswool.com for more specific assistance with this pattern. She works Tuesday-Saturday and is happy to help!
This is a great video, thank you so much
It seems like a yarn over adds a stitch. What do I do if I have a pattern that doesn't increase. I'm working with a bubble pattern that has six knit stitches in between a purl stitch on the right side and six purl stitches on the back, then a knit stitch. Thanks for your answer.
Sandra Sachnowitz Hi Sandra! It would depend if the pattern already calls for YO's or not. If so, then it should already have instructions using decreases (like skp, ssk, k2tog, etc.) that mirror each YO if the intention is to keep the stitch count the same. If not, and a YO is purely meant as an increase, then your stitch count will increase as a result. The pattern itself should be written with the proper number of increases and decreases. Otherwise, if you are wondering how to adapt a pattern, I'd need to know how the existing pattern is written in order to suggest any adjustments to it. I hope this helps! Happy knitting! -Kristen Jimmy Beans Wool
Hi I’ve been told to yon= k3 , **wool over needle but someone said do it clockwise couvade I just do it your way..
I have to yon slip 1 k2 together ,psso , then yarn round needle , p1k1,p1** repeat from *to * thanks
Thank you! I'm attempting (?!) Brioche stitch on circular needles. Patterns calls for *yo, sl1, BP, next row: BK, yo, sl1 - the yo seems to stretch over (almost) in front of the sl1 instead of staying behind - am I supposed to loop it around almost twice?
In Brioche stitch, the yarn over (YO) will be knit together with the slip stitch (sl1). This is just a regular YO, just make sure it's knit together correctly with the sl1!
Not relatted to YO. But I have a question regarding M1L increases. I am knitting a pattern that calls for a M1L after a purl stitch and before a knit stitch on the RS but when I do it the regular way that is I pick up the strand from front to back and knit it in the back of the loop, it makes a stitch that is much bigger than my regular stitches. Almost looks like a ''hole'' stitch. It is not a hole, just looks a bit bigger than the rest.What am I doing wrong? Am I suppose to do as if I was making a M1L on the WS? I don't know??? Thank you for answering me, I don't know who else to ask.
+Stephanie Buono Hi Stephanie! That is completely normal! There will be a small hole in your work where these increases occur. Usually when you block your work they aren't noticeable.
Thank you!
I think I finally understand it, thank you
I am knitting a pattern that call for a yarn over after I turn my work (on circular needles) so when I am ready to do my yarn over, my strand is on the left needle. Am I suppose to do a regular YO by just wrapping my strand over the right needle and then knit the next stich? I am confused!
+Stephanie Buono Yes, that is exactly what you do! It's a little wonky at first, but once you get going, you'll start to see a nice little edge of yos along the edge of your work. Usually (but not always) these are picked up and a border of some kind is knit onto the piece. I hope this helps! - Kristen @ Jimmy Beans Wool
+Kristen Ashbaugh Thanks a million for the quick response! Love your explanations for all different YOs (english and continental). Going back to knitting now.
Is the difference between English and continental the way the yarn is held, or did I miss something?
+Jennifer Hayes - yes, it is how you hold the yarn. If you have any specific questions, please let me know! -Leanne
Jimmy Beans Wool Thank you for the clarification. I'm a dreadful knitter, crochet and needlecrafts being my forté's, so I take months to do a piece because of having to unravel rows to do them again, but I get there in the end, even design my own patterns.
+Jennifer Hayes You're welcome! That's so cool that you design your own patterns!!! -Leanne
Thank you! This is very helpful! I just watched another video (from another channel), where the presenter said that what we know as the British way of YO was actually NOT a YO. And I got a little miffed about that statement, since it IS a YO, like you just demonstrated. So, I found your video to clarify that and confirm what I've learned, too. Also, the other video said that the British way adds a stitch to your work, and "that will throw your stitch count off, entirely". I ask you: isn't an increase to be expected with YO? Or am I getting even more confused by the other video I watched. I understand that an increase is naturally made with YO (besides the hole), and if we do not want the increase we drop that stitch when we get to it on the next row. Does that make sense?
Hello Rosangela!
Yes! When doing a YO, an increase is expected! If you do not want to increase, you would have to drop the yarn in the next round! I'm glad we are able to help!
~Eric c:
How come I always end up with extra stitches when I do yarn over
Hey Caroline! A yarn over is designed to add stitches, and oftentimes in your pattern there will be a decrease later on in the same row to keep the stitch count consistent. Other times, though, they want you to increase this way on purpose! It really depends on your pattern. Let us know how we can help if you have any more questions!
Thank you, I just asked the same question. I am knitting a scarf with eyelet stitches on one end. My Yao’s look good but toooo many stiches..
Thank you for this! This has always been confusing/frustrating.
Thanks this very helpful
Thank you!
You are perfect~ THANK YOU~
You won't believe this in a million years. I've managed to buy a 1989 older Patons knitting pattern just a couple of weeks ago. I had it years ago, and threw it out because it was complicated. It's a short-sleeve pullover that incorporates the Frost Flower lace stitch. I had been thinking about it for years and years and now I have it back again. I googled it, called Lavishly Lace,, (Patons) and the image came up!!!! This pullover was the reason to master this stitch. (I thought I would wing it on my own, but now I have the pattern)
The confusing parts were, 'yfrn', 'yrn', and 'yon'. And that's all in one pattern. It's the 'Frost Flower' pattern I plan to master. So here I am.
evimlck I hope we are able to help! Please let us know how your Frost Flower pattern turns out :), we'd love to know if we're on the right track with our videos!! Thanks so much! ~Olivia
JimmyBeansWool I checked on-line for the 'Frost Flower' pattern, and it was THERE! That's the correct name of it. I plan to buy fingering yarn and experiment with it. Will have to wait til Wed., though. Yes your video was extremely helpful.
evimlck Hi there! I also checked with Terry who put this video together and she provided a little more info about these types of YOs. Here is what she wrote:
"Some of the troubles with YOs are the different terminology between British and American English and assumptions about what knitters should know.
There are four different variations. The type of stitch that comes before and after a yarn over dictates how a particular yarn over is formed. In American English all yarn overs areabbreviated (YO) no matter how they are formed. British English abbreviates each variation differently. The British term and abbreviation are listed after
each description below.
· Between two knit stitches: bring the yarn to the
front of the work between the needles, as if to purl, knit the next stitch.
Forming a knit stitch from the purl yarn position automatically makes a yarn
over. (aka Yarn Forward - yfwd).
· Between a knit and purl stitch: bring the yarn
to the front of the work then over the top of the right needle again back to
purl position, creating a complete wrap around the needle, purl the next
stitch. (aka Yarn Forward Around Needle - yfrn)
· Between a purl and a knit stitch: simply knit
the next stitch without taking the yarn to the back as you normally would to
knit. (aka Yarn Over needle - yon)
· Between two purl stitches: wrap the yarn front
to back over the top of the right needle and back to purl position. (aka Yarn
Around Needle - yrn)
When working the next row, work the yarn over in pattern just like any other stitch unless directed otherwise
in the pattern instructions."
I hope this helps, too. Good luck in mastering your pattern! I am sure it will be lovely!
Best, Kristen @ JBW
it is best video
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