Ever ended up with a yarn over hole that looks more like a structural failure than a design choice? Most patterns just say "yo" and leave you to figure it out, but the technique actually changes depending on the stitches around it. I’ve broken down the 4 essential ways to yarn over so you can stop overthinking and get back to knitting.

Picking the right size and nailing gauge and ease are the first steps to knitting a sock that fits. But the real secret is in the shaping.