How to yarn over in crochet

Yarning over, abbreviated yo, is one of the basic building blocks of most crochet stitches. To create different types of stitches, it may be used before or after the hook is inserted into the piece, or multiple times per stitch.

How to yarn over (step-by-step with photos)

1. Position the hook in front of the yarn.2. Bring the yarn from behind the hook to the front of the hook, over the top of the hook.

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Yarn over in crochet is a technique where you put your hook below and behind the working yarn. Abbreviated as YO in patterns, think of it as a building block for many stitches, like the single and double crochet stitches.

You don't have to turn your work to yarn over. You can yarn over at any point in your work, whether you're working in rows or in the round.

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