What is YFWD?

What is YFWD?

Yarn forward (yf or yfwd) A yarn forward which is usually abbreviated as ‘yf’ or ‘yfwd’ is worked between knit stitches. Bring the yarn forward from between stitches and under the needle, then take the yarn over the top of the right-hand needle ready to knit the next stitch.

Are YFWD and Yo the same?

Yarn Over. A “yarn forward” is more commonly the British term, while a “yarn over” is the preferred American term. For instance, if you are working a purl stitch, your yarn is naturally in the front of the work.