The pattern I am working on calls for me to (k, yo) x4 within a row. Does that mean I knit a stitch and then pull the yarn over? Later it asks me to (yo, k). I’m new knitting and am not sure what to do.
Here is the pattern for that row:
K
(P2tog) x2
(K, yo) x4
(P2tog) x4
(Yo, k) x4
(P2tog) x2
K
Thanks!
It probably means to k1 and then YO. A YO is to bring the yarn forward between the needles then over the right needle and then k again.
What pattern are you doing and if you have a link post it please.
And, they want the first yarn over in a set to happen after a knit.
And another first yarn over in a set to take place just after the
P2tog. Also, take a look at the chart to see it taking place.
It would be good for you to take time to read some charts in
Knitter’s Mag. or Vogue Knitting to name some magazines.
Get to the point where looking at a chart is like seeing an actual
garment on the page.
I think this is the pattern. I’m struggling with it too. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-seta-scarf
Is it the yo between a purl2tog and a knit that’s the problem? Here’s a video for different yarn overs that may help. Essentially you want to bring the yarn over the right needle to create a new loop on the needle. That may mean going back over the needle again.
Thanks for the help! I end up running out of stitches when I get to the
last p2tog. So I
knit at stitch,
p2tog twice,
then knit & yo 4 times,
then p2tog 4 times,
then yo &knit 4 times,
And that’s where I realize I have 2 stitches left…
Am I reading this completely wrong???
When I add up and subtract for increases and decreases I get the correct number. Could those two stitches you have be the k that is at the beginning and end off the row?
I’m other sure at this point. I’m going really trying because the pattern
is lovely. It may take me a few more tries 
Have you double checked the various stitches with videos? I know it seems basic but sometimes the problem is the way the stitch is being knit.
It may also help to mark off the repeats, just to get you through this row. You would mark off:
1-4-4-8-4-4-1
before you start this row.
I too am trying this pattern and am not coming out with the right #of stitches on row 4, and yes, it is the seta scarf. Any help understanding row 4 is most appreciated
Welcome!
The row has 8 increases (the yarn overs) and 8 decreases (the p2tog). How many sts are you ending with? It should be the same as the cast on.
The yarn over won’t use up a stitch. It’s simply bringing the yarn to the front between the needles and then over the needle to work the next knit or round the needle again to the front to work the p2tog. Make sure that each yarn over creates a loop over the right hand needle.
If anyone is still confused about this I figured it out! Since k, yo is in parentheses, it means it’s all one stitch. It basically just means to knit a yarn over; pull the working strand in front like you’re going to do a purl stich but knit instead. It should create an extra stitch. I’m not sure why the instructions says (yo, k) later in row 4, but its the same thing. I’ve knitted it this way and it looks great and always has 26 stitches on the needle. Hope this helps anyone who’s still trying to figure this pattern out (:
Welcome to KH!
That’s interesting and undoubtedly creates a nice pattern but that’s not what the parentheses mean. The parentheses are telling you what stitches to repeat: k1,yo,k1,yo,k1,yo,k1,yo and later in the row: yo,k1,yo,k1,yo,k1,yo,k1.
