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Learn how to add a stitch (aka increase) neatly between stitches with an m1L and m1R (make one left or right) in this photo & video tutorial!

Ever fancied learning knitting? This is a simple step-by-step photo tutorial to teach you how to knit the M1L and M1R (Make 1 Left and Make 1 Right) knitting increase stitches. It also has a handy tip about how to remember which is which!

Knitting is a fun project that develops a range of skills, from concentration to math. The best bit? At the end you have something handmade to enjoy!

Making a knit stitch in continental knitting isn't any more difficult than other methods of knitting. It is often a new concept for American knitters and others who learn the English method first. Proponents of continental knitting say it's faster. In general, it does use a smaller movement of the hands and arms than English knitting does. Learn how to knit continental style by reading this blog post. #knitting #knit #knittingtutorial #howtoknit #learntoknit #knittingstyles…

When it comes to knitting mechanics, there’s a few different ways that knitters will hold the yarn and needles to make their stitches. Every knitter finds a style that works for them. In this video, Jill Wright breaks down how to knit using the Scottish method of knitting. She demonstrates how to tension the yarn,…

Learn these basic increase with our Make 1 Right + Make 1 Left Tutorial. Abbreviated m1R and m1L, these are knitting essentials!

Normally, you bind off the last two stitches the regular way, and then you break the working yarn and pull out the last loop all the way. This will create a knot. While it is entirely secure, you often create an ear because the edge stitches are a bit too loose. That’s because there is nothing to anchor them on the left side. I will show you How to bind off/ cast off the last stitch in knitting and make it look neater.

Like any art form, at some point every knitter will make errors; it’s just a reality. In fact, I’m a firm believer that forcing some of these errors makes you a better, more confident, knitter. These posts discuss a variety of common knit errors and how, in the perfect world, to prevent them. However, if you do make one of these knit errors, we discuss how to fix them as well.

As the number of my free washcloth and afghan square knitting patterns has grown, I've decided it's time to start categorizing them to make various themes easier to find. I've put the links to all the knitting patterns for African Safari animals themed squares on this post. This, I hope, will make it easier

Discover 31 quick and easy knitting projects for beginners, from scarves to home decor, perfect for building confidence and skills.

if you've ever wondered how to knit a pair of fingerless mittens, this Easy Fingerless Mitts Free Knitting Pattern is just for you.

There have been a lot of interesting style aesthetics gaining popularity over the last few years, as anyone familiar with cottagecore or dark academia would tell you. A popular type of style often raved about among fashion enthusiasts has been labeled as dark mori or gothic minimalist, but could be better described as "witchy." While not always explicitly duplicating witches of folklore, sometimes this style does throw in a pentagram or pointy hat. That said, these 13 Witchy Knitting…

Discover 31 quick and easy knitting projects for beginners, from scarves to home decor, perfect for building confidence and skills.

How do you M1L in knitting? What does M1R mean in knitting patterns? Watch two short videos and learn what to do when you see M1, M1L, or M1R in a knitting pattern. These are knitting increases that don't leave holes in the fabric. Two short video tutorials from Banana Moon Studio.

I used to have this tutorial on my old blog, and I've had problems with the pictures, so I'm going to re-post it here with new pictures. I saw this method on some pattern somewhere, but I have since forgotten where. I don’t take credit for this Method of Short Rows. There is no wrapping, and no holes. Start off with your heel stitches on one needle (I just cast on for the purpose of the tutorial, but these would be the heel stitches of your sock): Slip the first stitch purlwise (and every…

Hand knit clothing is fun to make and warm to wear. Nothing says love like a pair of wool socks or a cozy scarf. While knitting is mostly flat or tubular, there are techniques that can be used to shape it so it fits the human body. A turn is one way to make "short rows" that create a curve.

We believe knitting is an art form, not a science and, as such, we love mix and matching yarn and patterns.

On the knit side m1L : make 1 left, (left slanted increase) . . With the left needle pick up the strand between 2 stitches, from front to back and knit through the back loop. . . . m1R : make 1 rig…