Lively Loop

M1R: make 1 from the bar, right-leaning

The partner of M1L: worked before the marker.

left needleright needlesskback
1. Lift the bar with the left needle FROM BACK TO FRONT
right needleleft needlefront loop
2. Knit it THROUGH THE FRONT LOOP, like a regular stitch
3. The new stitch leans right. Work it before the marker (M1R)

How to do it

  1. With the left needle, lift the bar from back to front.
  2. Knit it through the front loop.

Common mistake

If the bar is too tight, use a lifted increase instead.

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