{"id":2093,"date":"2013-10-03T04:23:50","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T11:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tincanknits.com\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T20:50:44","slug":"m1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tincanknits.com\/2013\/10\/03\/m1\/","title":{"rendered":"Make One Stitch: How to m1, m1R and m1L"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This tutorial explains an increase method that involves lifting and working into the bar between two stitches.  It can be worked two different ways, these are described as ‘left’ and ‘right’ – m1L and m1R.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jump to the video!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What IS a Make One, m1, anyways?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make 1 or m1 is a generic way to say ‘create one new stitch’.  There are many different methods that you can choose from, and you should pick the one you prefer.  Where a specific technique is listed on our patterns, it is typically for a specific reason (because it contributes to creating a special effect).  You can use the suggested method in this case, OR simply substitute your own favourite method for making a new stitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The bar between stitches is lifted and knit into when working an m1L or m1R.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To m1L (make one left)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Insert the left-hand needle from front to back, under the bar between the stitches (thus lifting it onto the left-hand needle).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Knit this bar through the back loop (this twists it into a nice little tight loop).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This is one new stitch made!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 1: Insert the left-hand needle from front to back, under the bar between the stitches (thus lifting it onto the left-hand needle).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Step 2: Knit this bar through the back loop (this twists it into a nice little tight loop).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    To m1R (make one right)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Insert the left-hand needle from back to front, under the bar between the stitches (thus lifting it onto the left-hand needle).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Knit this bar through the front loop (this twists it into a nice little tight loop).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      This is one new stitch made!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Step 1: Insert the left-hand needle from back to front, under the bar between the stitches (thus lifting it onto the left-hand needle).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Step 2: Knit this bar through the front loop (this twists it into a nice little tight loop).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      M1 Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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