wyib
Knittingwith yarn in back
Description
A knitting instruction to hold the working yarn behind the needles, on the side facing away from the knitter, typically used when slipping stitches.
Detailed explanation
“Wyib” directs you to position the working yarn on the side of the work facing away from you, similar to the setup for a knit stitch. This placement is primarily used when slipping stitches to ensure the resulting yarn float remains hidden on the wrong side of the fabric or to create specific structural effects like in linen stitch. Proper positioning prevents unwanted yarn strands from crossing over the front of the slipped stitch.