- CraftKnitting
- US abbreviationM1R
- UK abbreviationM1R
- TypeMaking it wider or narrower
What is make 1 right?
The same idea as make 1 left, but it leans right. Use the two together to grow a piece evenly on both sides, like a thumb or a sleeve.
In a pattern you will see it written as M1R in both US and UK patterns.
How to do it, step by step
- Find the strand between the needles.
- With the left needle, lift it from back to front.
- Knit it through the front loop. One new stitch, leaning right.
The mistake to watch for
Mixing up M1L and M1R is harmless but shows. Use M1R at the start of a row and M1L at the end for mirrored lines.
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 right?
Mixing up M1L and M1R is harmless but shows. Use M1R at the start of a row and M1L at the end for mirrored lines.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
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