Yarn Over

#1

I think I’ve figured out how to do the yarn over part, but what do I do with that “extra loop” when knitting or purling the following row? I just can’t figure it out - I’ve torn out an awful lot of stitches trying! Thanks for your help!! Karen

#2

Usually just knit or purl it normally. What pattern are you doing?

#3

If most of your sts on the next row are purls, you purl it like a regular stitch. If they’re all knit, you knit it.

#4

Thanks, Jan - it seems so simple - I did everything except treat it as a stitch… This is my first project - a pillow. I got the pattern at a knitting shop. At the top it says “an original design by Sarah Peasley handknitter - Knits and Purls Pillows”. I’m new to knitting - love it already, though, and am amazed by what can be created just using the knit and purl stitch. Again, thanks for your help - I can now get moving again. Karen

#5

Thanks, Sue. I had done everything except treat the loop as a stitch! I’m new to knitting and to this forum - started searching online in desperation after spending way too much time trying to figure this out on my own. Had no idea so much help and support was available - I feel much better about being able to solve future problems much more quickly. Thanks you again - Karen