Make 1 Right (m1R) + Make 1 Left (m1L)
Sometimes, for decorative effect, you may want to make increases that lean either right or left. Here’s how to do it!
Make 1 Right (m1R)
To “make 1 right” (m1R), use the left needle to pick up the strand between the last stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from back to front. Leave the strand on the left needle.
Next, insert the tip of the right needle knitwise into the front leg of the strand and knit as usual.
You now have one new, right-leaning stitch on the right needle!
Make 1 Left (m1L)
To “make 1 left” (m1L), pick up the bar between the stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from front to back.
Next, insert the tip of the right needle knitwise into the back leg of the strand and knit as usual.
You now have one new, left-leaning stitch on the right needle!
Love the photo’s you provided! Simple, clear, visual reminder of how to M1L & M1R without having to rewind the video 🙂
Thanks so much!
I use your tutorial for my friends and students on the regular!! Best one, clear, simple, awesome pictures. Thank you!!
I am needing to m1L and m1R starting from cast on. Since there are two bars between the stitches instead of just one I can’t figure out which bar to use! Can you help?
This is a great explanation. Thanks! Quite honestly, after knitting for over 40 years now, afraid I’ve done M1L every time, regardless of what pattern says. There is a difference in appearance. Who said an old dog can’t learn new tricks?
simple and excellent explanation Thank you
In your Arched Gusset Mittens the m1L and m1R are stacked right on top of each other and I couldn’t tell where the strand I need to pick up is. Any pointers? I opted to just do e-loop increases, they worked but maybe the m1s would look better, I’d like to try them at least.
Hi Judy,
Thanks for reaching out! Even though the pattern has the increases stacked, this wont change how the increase works! You can work them the same way you would normally since you are simply making the stitch from the strand between the two stitches below.
I hope this clears things up!
Warmly,
Gianna
Trying to figure our M1L and M1R in twisted rib stitch for Twisted Rib Pullover. Do we treat them as knit stitches?
Hi AE,
Thanks for reaching out. You can work the m1L and m1R increases in the twisted rib stitch exactly as you would in a non-twisted knit fabric! Hope this helps clarify things.
All the best,
Lili