Crochet abbreviation
What does yo mean in crochet?
Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front. UK patterns often write yrh.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | yo | yrh |
| Meaning | yarn over | yarn round hook |
yo is short for yarn over in US patterns; UK patterns write yrh (yarn round hook). Check which terms a pattern uses before you start — the same letters can mean a different stitch.
How yo appears in real patterns
The entire afghan is worked in hdc worked very loosely (hdc: yo, insert in stitch, pull through, yo and work off all loops at one time).
From Two-Toned Reversible Afghan (1951): vintage crochet pattern
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same space, * ch 3, 2 dc in next sc keeping last loop of each dc on hook, yo and work off all loops at one time, repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, join.
From Blossom Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s): vintage crochet pattern
Next row: Decrease 1 st at beginning and end of row (to decrease, * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, yo and work off all loops at one time).
From Flower Ruffle Oval Doily (1940s–50s): vintage crochet pattern
With Green ch 8, join to form a ring, * ch 12, sc in ring, repeat from * 6 times, ch 6, dtr (yo 3 times) in ring (this brings thread in position for next round), cut Green.
From Yellow Bud Ruffle Doily (1940s–50s): vintage crochet pattern