yarn over

intransitive verb

: to make an additional stitch in knitting or crocheting by bringing the yarn forward over the needle or hook

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“Yarn over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarn%20over. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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