- CraftKnitting
- US abbreviationM1L
- UK abbreviationM1L
- TypeMaking it wider or narrower
What is make 1 left?
An increase that adds one stitch by picking up the strand of yarn between two stitches. This one leans left and is almost invisible.
In a pattern you will see it written as M1L in both US and UK patterns.
How to do it, step by step
- Find the strand running between the two needles.
- With the left needle, lift it from front to back.
- Knit it through the back loop. One new stitch, leaning left.
The mistake to watch for
Knitting it through the front leaves a hole. The back loop twists it shut.
If you are left-handed
Most left-handed knitters knit the usual way, since both hands work. If you prefer, you can knit mirrored: stitches move from the right needle to the left. Swap "left" and "right" in the steps.
Related stitches
Questions
What is the most common mistake with make 1 left?
Knitting it through the front leaves a hole. The back loop twists it shut.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
