Make One Right (M1R) Increase :: Knitting

Stitch Description

The Make One Right Increase (M1R) technique is used to add stitches to your knitting and can be used any time a pattern calls for a Make One (M1) Increase. It is an almost invisible increase that is clean and tight. This particular increase creates a left leaning stitch.This technique can also be known as the Strand or Stranded Increase.

Video Tutorial

Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Abbreviations

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Beginner

Row Count

Pattern Repeat

Stitch Characteristics

increase | technique

Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Take your main needle and going from behind, insert it under the strand between your two stitches, and lift up.
Step 2: With your working needle, insert your tip into the newly formed stitch, knitwise, and knit it off the needle.
Step 3: Knit the next stitch off your main needle.