diff --git a/evil-org.el b/evil-org.el
index 4ef8c55..28637a2 100644
--- a/evil-org.el
+++ b/evil-org.el
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 (defun clever-insert-item ()
   "Clever insertion of org item."
   (if (not (org-in-item-p))
-      (insert "\n")
+    (evil-open-below nil)
     (org-insert-item))
   )