Question about pattern instruction

Pattern Central
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Okay I have a really dumb question here. I posted a pattern link below. In the 2nd row it states: *P3. K2tog. yfwd. K6. Rep from *,
the YFWD, do I hold the yarn forward for all 6 knit stitches or just the first one in the K6?

Thanks!!!

http://www.favecrafts.com/Knit-Sweaters/Crossover-Top-Knitting-Pattern/ml/1/?utm_source=ppl-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=allfreeknitting20140528

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You see that period after the YFWD? That tells you that is one operation in itself. In other words you only YFWD ONCE not for all six stitches.

3

Ahhhh…great, thank you. I had no idea the period meant something!

Thanks a bunch.:cheering:

4

do I hold the yarn forward for all 6 knit stitches or just the first one in the K6?

Just in case…are you aware that yfwd will produce a yarn over?
Cute pattern.

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Lol, yes I figured that one out a bit ago :slight_smile:
:stuck_out_tongue:

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:thumbsup: Cool. I thought you’d know but that’s one of the things that can really make people crazy so I thought I’d risk overstating the obvious. Thanks for letting me know.

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Oh I truly appreciate you help. Just assume I know nothing…because 9/10 you will be giving me a great tip. I often wondered what the difference is with yfwd and a yo. Maybe you can help me with that one?

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I think yfwd is British, as are a few other terms that translate into yo in American English patterns.
Yarn Over 101 video
Same basic info in printed form - Yarn Over 101

These terms gave me headaches until I figured out what other people were telling me about them. I found out I wasn’t the only one confused.

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Glad to know I’m not the only one having fits lol :grphug: