Make One (M1, M1L, M1R)

[rosewater3111]

Well that explains what I was doing wrong! Off to frog the last 6 rows and do them right this time.

[jmordecaimac]

Thank you so much! Very easy to understand & wonderful instructions! I'm off to finish my project now!

[tabithawizard]

I am so confused, the instructions I have for M1 is : make half stitch, twist either right or left to control the slant. How many different variations of M1 are there?! or is the M1 in this video a "lifted M1"? btw this video is great, thanks for all of you expert knitters helping us newbies figure things out on our own! you are all loved!

[knitpurlhunter]

@tabithawizard Unfortunately, knitting instructions are not standardized. The directions you have are the same as the ones you see here. The ones demonstrated in this video are the only ones you need for a Make One on the knit side. I also have a video for a Make One Purl to execute this on the purl side. Happy knitting!

[misslady1908]

Clear, concise, and to the point. Thank you! ;-)

[TheFivecees]

Appreciate the clear instructions, easy to follow. Thx

[hhhfashion]

thank you so much! Your instructions are so clear and so easy to follow!

[Rebecca81171]

This is great! Thank you!

[divaria5]

grazie

[Melatina77]

I loved this video. It was the first one that explained the M1R and M1L that I had on my pattern. I am so glad you made this video. Thanks.

[SlayerKat]

Thanks for the help. And also may I saw your needles are AMAZING! Are they goldplated or something? They are lush

[knitpurlhunter]

@SlayerKat I am knitting with the Addi Lace needles. They are brass plated and I am addicted to the sharp tip.

[winhto]

This is excellent!

[Mycanarysings]

Such a good video - I am dyslexic when it comes to knitting...this is very clear and helpful--I think I understand how to do the MIR & MIL now!

[karioca93]

WONDERFUL AND EASY.. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[kimberlis79]

Thank you so much for your video! It is so clear and easy to follow and I love that you explain that when a pattern calls for an M1 it means a left leaning M1. Before I saw your video I was having a really hard time figuring that out. Thank you!

[lorelome]

THANK YOU for adding that part where you explain that when a pattern doesn't specify right or left, they mean left! That's exactly what I was trying to figure out.

[eybsie]

thank you so much

[wibbus123]

Thank you - I'll try that (coaxing to get more wiggle room). I think Addi-Turbo lace needles are in my future - I have the Addi-Click and some other Addi's (using straight ones for this project) - straight, double point, circular. One can not have too many Addi's, in my opinion.

[knitpurlhunter]

@wibbus123 Truer words have not been spoken!

[wibbus123]

I love your videos - so clear. And when you do it, it looks so easy. I'm having a hard time though, getting the left hand needle twisted down to pick up the running thread (gave up and did it with the right hand needle) and knitting through the back is difficult also. It may be because I'm increasing with a size 8 needle from garter stitches on a size 5 needle and my knitting is too tight. Or maybe my needles aren't pointy enough or are too slippery (Addi-Turbo). Anyway, I haven't given up!

[knitpurlhunter]

@wibbus123 Using the right hand needle to pick up stitches is just fine. I teach using the left hand to create one less step in the process. If your stitches are tight, try "coaxing" the strand over the top of the left hand needle to give your needle a bit more wiggle room in the back. I am a huge fan of the addi lace needles - their pointy tips really come in handy in these situations.

[Suzannesings37]

Loved your video!

Would you use the same technique when increasing right at the beginning or at the end of a row?

[knitpurlhunter]

@Suzannesings37 At the beginning of a row you would need to knit one stitch and then increase to give yourself a running strand to pick up. I prefer this method as you get a more professional look to your garment. At the end of a row M1 before the very last stitch.

[mikeysgirl2006]

so helpful, thank you!!

[purplecatlily]

I cant specify in this video how to do the Invisible increase. Also what is the difference between invisible increase and knitting increase?

[knitpurlhunter]

@purplecatlily The invisible increase is the "Make One" I am demonstrating in the video. It is just one of many knitting increases.

[sdrury123]

Thanks, your video is very clear!

[shezie16]

Great thank you...

Was really struggling with these stitches

Your a life saver...

[missmfa]

This is the best M1 video I've seen. Clear and very easy to follow. Thanks knitpurlhunter!

[scrappipat]

Thank you so much! I've been knitting 60 years now and didn't know that!!!! I just made a cupcake hat and have holes on a row because I didn't know how to do this. Thank you again!

[AnarchoFeminist]

Any knitters that can help? I have tried this and another way to do the make 1 increase and I still get a hole. Any other way to do it?

[knitpurlhunter]

@AnarchoFeminist Without seeing your knitting and how you are executing this stitch it is tough to know why you have a hole. Are you lifting the running thread with the left hand needle?

[fbsfbs1]

Thank you so much for sharing!! Without generous people like you uploading your videos, I wouldn't be able to learn how to knit.

[pinkydoodleful]

Thank you! I'm left handed and still a novice knitter. I can't wait to have a go at this! Best wishes from the UK!

[8Legrand8]

I have to add to the great comments. The lighting in the video and the camera person did an awesome job. The stitches are close enough, easy to see and you go slow enough...something that veteran knitters forget to do when taping a tutorial! THANK YOU!!!

I am making a stuffed animal for a dear friends newborn son and the pattern calls for an invisible increase, so I hope this is it.

[4977abc]

Thanks for an excellent demo of invisible increasing, both left and right examples!

Very nice close up with great explanations. :)

[spinel20]

thanks

[brendaf1964]

Thank you for explaining so that a newbie can learn and do it too!! Very well made video and the lighting was just perfect!

[Kristonia69]

Your grandma is very wise. I love the scarf, I'm wearing it tonight to work, I'm sure no one will notice, it's just me lol

btw, pretty nail polish in the vid.

[knitpurlhunter]

@Kristonia69 OPI should be sponsoring my videos!!!

[Kristonia69]

so does that mean m1purlwise means you purl it instead of knit it?

[knitpurlhunter]

@Kristonia69 My guess is the designer is asking you to create a make one right since it is picked up as if to purl (sort of) and then knit through the front (sort of). I suppose you could purl the lifted strand at this point. You have me very curious! What are you making?

[Kristonia69]

@knitpurlhunter A scarf hood thing. It turned out nicely, my only complaints are that these make1 stitches weren't exactly invisible considering I didn't do the cabling in the center of the pattern, and I need a new cable needle very badly!

.ravelry.com/patterns/library/­cable-hood-scarf

[knitpurlhunter]

@Kristonia69 The pattern is very cool and I am positive you are the only person who will notice the less than invisible increases. My grandma always says, "If it were perfect it would be knit on a machine." Embrace your knitting!!

[sradefarras]

thank you, thank you sooo much! i love it! u just gave me a great lesson i need to make my first split collar poncho.

[j8nnyl]

I have just discovered your videos - they are excellent. Great job! Thank you. Happy Knitting!

[twirlygirlie1]

Great explanation to go with a well-lit video!

[mommyandkeiki]

Seeing the technique several times, slowly, was great. Also helpful, seeing a knitted item with both increases as well as specifying which sides of a marker to put the left and right increases. Thank you! Terrific job.

[lossapos]

thanks!

[BuyAClueDude]

Thank you for clarifying this. I have been confuse on my sweater sleeve knitting in round have to add one before and after the marker, this will make the sweater sleeve look more professional. Thank you. This video is very clear and explains both.