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HOW TO KNIT:

Directional M1 Increases

M1R & M1L

Learn the M1 (Make 1) method of creating right-leaning and left-leaning increases in your knitted fabric. Often used in mirrored pairs on either side of a sleeve cap or sweater body, directional increases such as these add polish as well as stitches to shape your knitted fabric, with a smoother, more elegant appearance than a simple knit front & back increase.

You’ll find directional increases in sweater yokes, thumb gussets on mittens, sock heels, and in shifting stitch patterns in lace and brioche ribbing.

Written Steps

If a direction for the increase is not indicated, work the increase as for M1L (Make 1 Left).

M1R (Make 1 Right)

With L needle tip, pick up the running thread between stitch just worked and first stitch on L needle from back to front. Knit the running thread through the front loop. (1 stitch increased; leans right)

M1 and M1L (Make 1 and Make 1 Left)

With L needle tip, pick up the running thread between stitch just worked and first stitch on L needle from front to back. Knit the running thread through the back loop. (1 stitch increased; leans left)


Practice this Technique

Migration Cardigan | Knitting Pattern by Stacey Gerbman |

Migration

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Culm

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Balan Bobble Cardigan | Knitting Pattern by Emily Greene | Brooklyn Tweed

Balan

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ARBOR

DK Weight

American Targhee Wool

Arbor is a classic DK weight yarn with timeless versatility. American Targhee wool is worsted spun into a round and springy 3-ply yarn, perfect for crisp stitch definition and wear-everywhere knits. Skein-dyed in a painterly palette of solid colors.

Featured colors in this tutorial:

Hammock Natural sheep’s white, warm and creamy.

Read our other Arbor color stories.

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