Knitting Help - Comparing Increases

In this video, I show how different increases look side-by-side, and talk about how to substitute one for the other. A bit more complicated than substituting decreases, some increases "use up" a stitch, while others do not.

The "sister" video comparing decreases can be found here:

Slow demonstrations of the increases shown:

The bulky yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Yonder.

The needles I'm using are Knitter's Pride Nova Platinas, from an interchangeable set:

The bamboo marking pins I use to point with can be found here:

The nail polish I'm wearing is by Julep, color "Amanda".

My silver ring is actually a knitting needle gauge, and can be found here:

[bettybho]

i love watching this lady's vids because she is so serious about what she is doing and explains everything so well.

[miranda]

It was so helpful that you talked about which increase “use” a stitch and which don’t. I’d never thought about this or it’s impact on a pattern before.

[barbann]

BEST video for doing increases...no hole when you use the "pick up horizontal bar" method!

[Artiigirl]

This is possibly the most helpful video. I came across a pattern and as a beginner in knitting I was wondering what the differences were and how it looks in comparison. This just cleared everything up. Thank you

[normabyrd]

I design my own patterns, and you answered a question I constantly run up against---how to increase (at the shoulders of a circular item) without making the front or back longer on one side than the other. I've only been knitting about fifty years and I'm still learning. Your tutorials are so clear, concise and probably my favorites to watch.

[seseaghito]

I am so gratefull for your kind, clear, and complete explanations. My knitting as a beginner is constantly improved by your advises. Be proud: you make me very happy and relaxed about a thing I used to fear ;}

[catherinescott]

Great instructions, easy to follow too. I've been knitting for around 10 years, but have only ever been brave enough to make scarves, bags etc & have always been afraid of other more complex stitches & patterns. Not now. Your clear & concise instructions have made it possible for me to make sweaters & other clothes for my grandsons. I will definitely be following you on you tube for all my knitting tips. Many thanks x

[annlyall]

You are the very best knitting instructor ever! So helpful and clear, perfectly explained and demonstrated - I love all your Slow Motion videos and all your regular speed videos - whenever I need assistance I only look at yours now for everything! Thank you SO MUCH!! Ann from UK!

[sbnajc]

Increases and video on decreases are absolutely helpful to me, a knitter stuck between advanced beginner and intermediate level. Thank you.

[zengrl]

This has become my “go to” video for increase stitches because of the excellent comparison of 3 types. My one suggested improvement would be visuals to identify the 3 (just numbers). That would make it easier to scrub through the video to find a specific stitch. That said, this has been very helpful so thank you! 🙏🏻 (And, yes, I have returned here several times because I am not an expert knitter so I am in need of review/refreshers on how-to between projects! 😝) 👍🏼

[auntyJanette]

Absolutely perfect. So useful to see them on your work, and hear how the stitch count changes depending on choice. Thank you.

[sciencegeek]

Very useful and comprehensive video, thank you! I'm knitting a pattern from 1942 and it just said increase. This is exactly the info I needed.

[lkharter]

Great video. Spent half an hour looking for best, most invisible increase. Should've known Staci would have the best info. Thanks!

[AriRashkae]

I just shared this with a friend of mine who's starting to branch out her knitting skills, because you show it so more clearly that I could!

[tubetubepleasure]

love your piece with all 3 methods, that really shows how they look differently.

[traceyosterlind]

Many thanks for publishing a clear concise guide. I don't knit often enough to keep these stitches in my head. Appreciate being able to look them up when I need them!

[susieutube]

Thsnks, that was really brilliant to see them side by side. Also, thanks so much for not yelling. Non-Americans can find US Youtubers very loud, but this was very relaxing 😊

[FranziskaWelke]

Thanks a lot for this great and helpful video! I actually discussed different increases about a week ago with a knitting friend and am now thankful to show her this as an explanation what left and right increases are. 
As a continental knitter I often find it difficult to follow some more complex stitches you demonstrate because I'm not really familiar with the english knitting. So it would be great if you could show a continental version of the more complicated things you demonstrate in the future.

[mariaj]

Hello Staci, Thank you so much for all the clear and concise videos that you post and the techniques you highlight.  Interesting and fun stuff!

[khowardarnp]

I like that you show the outcomes of each option.