Increase Method 1: Make One

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Dec152006

What is m1, or Make One? It is a method for increasing that gives a little more space between stitches than some other techniques.

M1 by lifting the strand between two stitches with the left needle so that it looks like a regular stitch, with the left side of the strand behind the needle and the right side in front.

Knit this lifted strand through the back to twist it, like this:

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December 15, 2006

purl bee

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1 option for the M1 is to make a backwards loop & place it on the right hand needle which may be easier.

December 12, 2007 |

Carolyn M.

increase between stitch is basically what "make1" means (pretty sure)

July 31, 2008 |

kathleen

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