Monica Knits

Increase after a P before a P, first step.

This is the 1st of 3 photos showing a YO (yarn over) lace increase after a purl stitch and before a purl stitch. To read the full instructions, click on the following link: Yarn Over Increase after Purl, before Purl Stitch. This stitch is used in the Basic Toe Up Sock - Short Rows Toe.

Photos in this Series
Steps

1. Illustration of YO: the yarn is brought under the right hand needle from front to back and subsequently wrapped over the right hand needle from back to front.
2. Complete the next purl stitch as you normally would, passing the right hand needle through the loop on the left hand needle, yarning over and drawing the yarn though the loop. The YO completed loop can be identified because of its slanted orientation.
3. The third photo shows the completed stitches: a yarn over loop, sandwiched between two regular purl stitches on the right hand needle. To enhance visibility, the yarn has been pulled to the back in this photo.

Links
Basic Toe Up Sock - Short Rows Toe
Stitch Patterns
Yarn Over Increase after Purl, before Purl Stitch