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Knittingbackward yarn over
Description
A backward yarn over is a knitting technique where the yarn wraps clockwise around the needle, reversing the standard direction to create a specific stitch mount.
Detailed explanation
Unlike the standard yarn over which wraps counter-clockwise (front to back), the backward yarn over brings the yarn from back to front over the right needle. This orients the stitch with its leading leg in the back, often resulting in a smaller or twisted eyelet when worked on the subsequent row. It is commonly used in lace patterns and increases where a large gap is undesirable.