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A step-by-step tutorial on the M1L and M1R knitting increase. How to knit them and how to tell them apart so you don't get confused.
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A complete list of all knitting decreases. From k2tog to SSK, these tutorials will you centered-, right-, and left-leaning alternatives and how to use them.
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How to Make 1 Left (M1L) and Make 1 Right (M1R) I’m going to show you how to M1L and M1R. These are increases made on the knitted side of your work. Not sure what I mean by “knitted s…
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Knitting tutorials and patterns often describe how to knit assuming the reader is right-handed. Luckily, these instructions are easy to modify for lefties. Start by learning how to hold your knitting needles and cast on left-handed. Then,...
A massive list of all the knitting increases and how to knit them. A side-by-side comparison of all the important patterns, pros & cons.
How to Make 1 Left (M1L) and Make 1 Right (M1R) I’m going to show you how to M1L and M1R. These are increases made on the knitted side of your work. Not sure what I mean by “knitted s…
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A step by step tutorial to the right-leaning KLL increase. By knitting through the left loop you get a very invisible extra stitch on your needles
A while ago I put together a quick beginner's course, featuring Moogly tutorial videos 'in order' - just the right order to watch and learn to crochet! But all the videos were right-handed, and thanks to your comments I realized that a left-handed version was sorely needed. So here it is - how to crochet left-handed! Looking for the Right-Handed Version? CLICK HERE Below you'll find several Moogly video tutorials, with short descriptions for each. I've put them in the same order I'd go in if I were there in person, teaching you how to crochet myself! These are some of
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In this post I present an easy way to remembering M1R and M1L increases. The trick is to always pick up the strand from back to front with the needle that points in the direction you want the increase to lean into. I also propose handedness-neutral terms for M1 increases.
A common method of increasing stitches in knitting is the M1. Here are an excellent video and photo tutorial on how to Make 1 Right and Make 1 Left increase.
Once you have mastered the basic stitches left-handed, you'll want to learn some more beginner basics. This post teaches you more of the basics of crochet!
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Are you left-handed? Here's how to knit with ease by practicing techniques adjusted to your dominant hand.
Step by step tutorial on how to kfb (knit front and back) for knitting beginners. This is one of the easiest way to increase stitches. Close-up instruction pictures and a video will show you how.
I'll show you how to knit the M1R and the M1L increases. They're both great directional knitting increases that you can easily incorporate into your work.
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Amigurumi is a special subset of crochet that requires its own skills. Even the most experienced crocheters can be startled when they pick up their first amigurumi pattern and discover it's full of new terms and techniques! In this post, I'll cover all the essentials you'll need t ...
Out of my 6 children, 5 of them are girls. So, naturally I want them all to love crochet as much as me. I taught the oldest 2 girls when they were 7 & 6 years old. At the time my 4th child…
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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!
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