What does M1R and M1L mean in knitting? In knitting patterns, M1R means “make one right” and M1L means “make one left”. They are both knitted in a very similar way. You pick up the yarn from a …

Mar 20, 2025 · Often, when you’re shaping a toe, a neckline, a triangular shawl, or any number of other possible knitting projects, you will be instructed to make 1 right (m1R) or make 1 left (m1L). One of …

May 8, 2025 · The M1L (Make One Left) increase creates a new stitch that leans slightly to the left. It’s worked by lifting the strand of yarn between two stitches and knitting into it in a specific way.

This video tutorial is all about the make one left knitting increase. M1L is a simple left-leaning increase and is knitted through the strands connecting two stitches.

Sep 25, 2023 · Learn how to m1L or make one left in this knitting increase tutorial. With written instructions and step by step photos this is an easy increase to learn.

Oct 3, 2013 · 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’ – …

Make One Left (M1L) is an increasing stitch that leans to the left, it often comes in pairs with M1R (Make One Right) which leans to the right. And they are both called Make One (M1) when the leaning …