Monica Knits

DMC Gloss DMCAlone or in conjunction with charting software, color cards are a useful tool for selecting colors for needlework projects. Manufacturer's palettes usually contain harmonious colors, but it is difficult to accurately reproduce colors and gloss in printed media. In addition, hues from one manufacturer may be "warm" and from another "cool." For these and other reasons, I prefer to have yarn cards or samples. Read more...

Color Card: Gloss fingering weight 70% Merino wool, 30% silk yarn.

This is the 2nd of 2 photos showing a YO (yarn over) lace increase after a purl stitch before a knit stitch. Full photos and instructions can be found in the Yarn Over increase after a Purl before a Knit Stitch article.

Photos in this Series

1. The P stitch has been completed and is on the right hand needle. Now loop the yarn over the right hand needle from front to back.