Technique Info
Abbreviations |
PYOP, (p1, yo, p1) inc |
Meaning |
(Purl 1, Yarn Over, Purl 1) into one stitch |
Type |
Increase |
Worked |
Purlwise |
Step-by-step Instructions
How to work the 1-to-3 increase with a yarn over between two purl stitches: this double increase is commonly known as PYOP (p1, yo, p1) in one stitch. It adds two stitches and creates a small eyelet in the center.
Step 1
With the yarn in front, insert the right-hand needle purlwise into the first stitch on the left-hand needle.
Step 2
Wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the right-hand needle.
Step 3
Pull the loop through the existing stitch.
Step 4
Keep the existing stitch on the left-hand needle. Wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the right-hand needle to create a yarn over.
Step 5
With the yarn in front, reinsert the right-hand needle purlwise into the same stitch.
Steps 6 and 7
Wrap the yarn counterclockwise again and pull a second loop through — just as you did in steps 2 and 3.
Step 8
Slip the worked stitch off the left-hand needle.
Result
You now have three stitches on the right-hand needle, derived from one stitch.
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