M1

“Make 1” is a technique used to add stitches to a knitting project by working into the horizontal bar between the needles. It creates a seamless increase that remains generally invisible in the final fabric because the loop is twisted. While specific variations like M1L (left) or M1R (right) exist, a generic M1 instruction usually implies twisting the lifted strand to avoid creating a hole. This method is distinct from a yarn over, which intentionally leaves an open eyelet.