In knitting, what does w.o.n. mean? It is in a pattern for a snood. Help?

Question

This is an original snood pattern dating back to the 40's.

Answer 1

If this is an old British pattern it means "wool over needle".  (in other words a yarn over)

Answer 2

please email me with the entire line of pattern. not enough info here.

sometimes those old patterns had their own code of terms.

Answer 3

It's like yon (or yarn over needle) or a yarn over