Increases

The Make One Right (M1R) Increase

About this Stitch Pattern

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.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Beginner

Row Count

Stitch Repeat

Stitch 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.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

M1R-Example-(RIGHT)
M1R-Example-(RIGHT)

M1R-Example-(LEFT)
M1R-Example-(LEFT)

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

increase | technique