Knitting Increases Archives - Yarn Enchantment - Your knitting and crochet blog

July 17, 2026

Side-by-side comparison showing the difference between a twisted closed directional yarn-over and an open eyelet yarn-over increase, knitted in light pink yarn on wooden needles with the title 'YARN OVER INCREASE' overlaid on a rustic wood background.

Yarn Over Increase: Invisible vs. Eyelet (Directional M1L/M1R)

Did you know that a simple yarn over can create two very different results? Depending on how you work it on the next row, you can create a nearly invisible increase or a beautiful, deliberate eyelet. In this post, I'll show you how to do both - plus how to make your yarn over increases lean left or right. Grab your needles and let's dive in.

January 16, 2025

Close-up of knitted swatch on wooden knitting needles, in blue yarn, showing knitting techniques.

Understanding Right-Leaning and Left-Leaning Increases in Knitting: A Complete Guide

How do right-leaning and left-leaning increases affect your knitting? And what are emphasized and unemphasized increases?

January 10, 2025

Close-up of two knitted swatches on wooden knitting needles, in blue yarn, showing two knitting techniques.

KFB Increase Tutorial: Knit Front and Back + Variations

Everything You Need to Know About KFB (Knit Front and Back) Mirror KFB (the right leaning counterpart) KFSB (Knit Front, Slip Back) KBF (Knit Back and Front)

December 29, 2024

Close-up of knit swatches on wooden table in grey

How to Knit Lifted Increases (RLI & LLI)

Learn step-by-step how to knit right lifted increases (RLI) and left lifted increases (LLI) to create a seamless and nearly invisible look.

August 29, 2024

Close-up of hands demonstrating a lifted increase on the purl side.

Lifted Increases on the Purl Side: Step-by-Step Knitting Guide

Left Lifted Purl Increase (LLPI) Right Lifted Purl Increase (RLPI)

May 26, 2024

Close-up of knitted swatch on wooden knitting needles, in blue yarn, showing the make one left and right increases on the purl side

M1LP (Make 1 Left Purl) and M1RP (Make 1 Right Purl)

Learn how to knit purl-side increases with M1RP (Make 1 Right Purl) and M1LP (Make 1 Left Purl). Perfect for reverse stockinette, textured patterns, and garment shaping, these techniques ensure smooth, hole-free fabric.

May 1, 2024

Close-up of knitted swatch on wooden knitting needles, in blue yarn, showing the make one left and right increases

M1L and M1R Knitting Increases: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

Discover the technique for executing M1R and M1L increases. Additionally, I'll share a simple method to remember the direction for these two types of increases.