wyif
Knittingwith yarn in front
Description
Instruction to bring the working yarn between the needles to the side of the work facing the knitter.
Detailed explanation
This abbreviation indicates that the working yarn must be positioned on the front side of the fabric, closest to the knitter. To achieve this, the yarn is moved between the needle tips rather than over them. This position is standard for purl stitches and is frequently used when slipping stitches to create decorative horizontal floats across the fabric.