PREMISE
Welcome to my blog!
Today we will speak very briefly about the difference between Yarn UNDER and Yarn OVER.
Below in the page you will find a short video I recorded to show you exactly how you do the two of them, but first I would like to go through the differences.
The first thing to know is that there is not a right or wrong method, they are just two different methods with their differences and you might want to go for one or the other for different projects.
In order to decide which method suits you the best, let’s go through their differences.
DIFFERENCES
HOW TO
RESULTS
Yarn OVER
- Bigger
- More Yarn
- Softer
- V-Shape
Yarn UNDER
- Smaller
- Less Yarn
- Stiffer
- X-Shape
Differences (details)
Here we are with some details.
- SIZE and AMOUNT OF YARN:
So the first difference is that, as you can also see from the images and the video above, the results have difference size.
As mentioned the Yarn Under method uses less yarn so it’s natural that you will have a smaller result.
So the Yarn Under method might be useful if you don’t have much yarn or if you are doing a big project and you want to save some yarn.
- STRUCTURE:
If you will work with Yarn Over you will have a softer result, while if you work with Yarn Under the result will be slightly stiffer, this is due to the fact that we cross the yarn in a different way.
When you Yarn Over you have more yarn between the stitches and this help the work to look softer compared to the Yarn Under where the yarn is less so the work is more compact, stiffer.
As result of this different way of crossing the yarn you will also notice the different shape of the stitch, in the case of the video above: Single Crochet (US terms).
In the project with Yarn Over you will have a V-shape, in case of the project with Yarn Under you will have a X-shape – in the video you see the difference in details.
Some people prefer the look of the X-shape, so they might choose this method only for this reason.
Now that you know the differences, are you more team Yarn UNDER or team Yarn OVER?
Let me know in the comments!
Happy Crochet!
- About the Author
- Latest Posts
Hi, I’m Eleonora. I grew up in Milan and have been living in London since 2019. I left a corporate career to turn my lifelong passion for crafts into a full-time creative business. Creating with my hands has always been part of who I am – from crochet to sewing, from small handmade projects to full garments. I also have a soft spot for animals, especially cats. I started crocheting at a young age and later taught myself how to sew through books and online tutorials. Over time, I began experimenting with different techniques, patterns, and materials, discovering just how powerful and calming handmade creativity can be. That journey led me to share my knowledge online, first through YouTube and later through classes, patterns, and workshops. Today, I’m a crochet and embroidery teacher, helping others learn at their own pace and find confidence through making.
