Learn to Knit: How to work a M1R / M1L Increase

Learn to Knit: How to work a M1R / M1L Increase

M1R (make one right) and M1L (make one left) create subtle increases that lean directionally. They are simple to use and can be used in all kinds of knitting.

M1R

See the M1R in this video or scroll down for a photo tutorial:

Here is the M1R photo tutorial:

Step 1: Insert the left needle from the back under the yarn running between the two stitches.

Step 2: Knit into the front of this stitch.

M1L

See the M1L in this video or scroll down for a photo tutorial:

M1L photo tutorial:

Step 1: Insert the left needle from the front under the yarn running between the two stitches.

Step 2: Knit into the back of this stitch.