yon
Knittingyarn over needle
Description
A knitting increase technique found in British patterns, created by taking the yarn over the needle when transitioning from a purl stitch to a knit stitch.
Detailed explanation
In British knitting terminology, ‘yon’ (yarn over needle) describes a specific method of creating an increase or eyelet. It is used when the yarn is currently at the front of the work (after a purl stitch) and the next stitch is a knit. The yarn is wrapped over the needle to reach the back, forming an extra loop on the needle.