How to Fix Make 1 Increases

This video demonstrates how to correct a make 1 (M1) increase that was done incorrectly several rows before. Also, how to add a M1 increase you forgot to do, several rows after it was supposed to have been placed. This video instructs how to correct both types of M1 incs (Elizabeth Zimmermann/EZ m1 incs and Raised M1 incs).

Jump directly to specific points in the video:
The two types of M1 incs (EZ and raised): 0:36
Fix an incorrectly made M1 inc: 2:21
Figuring out which ladder rung is supposed to be twisted: 3:33
Using the crochet hook to twist the strand: 3:57
Adding a forgotten M1 inc: 4:35
Putting the final st back on the ndl in the correct orientation: 8:00

This month's theme is May Day! May Day! Knitting SOS

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[carolkowalski]

You rescued me! I would have had to rip out and start all over without this video, because I messed up the raglan increases on a top down sweater. Thank you!

[sarahbruck]

The thing I love about you is that you know how to fix errors; and we are all going to make them. Thank you for recognizing this human factor. It makes me feel like I’m not the only one, I’m not stupid, and this error happens all the time. How normal! That’s what inspires me to keep knitting. And without the frustration…. it’s FUN! So, thank you for keeping us all knitting and enjoying. You totally rock🙏🧶❤️

[goodvibes]

Thank you! I cannot tell you how helpful your videos have been. Your approach and methodical detailed yet clear explanations have been such a great contribution to my rapid progress in knitting, and your way about it eliminates my stress and makes me jump into the waters with confidence. Thank you! you're awesome.

[liliumlilium]

Merci beaucoup. You are one of a few that truly teach us how to read our work and fix with confidence ours inevitables mistakes. Hope you can keep up your pedagogic explanation. 😊

[pennysmith-kerker]

I know this video is “old”, but it is my preferred reference for fixing dropped M1s. So well done! Thank you.

[hooslisa]

This worked! Thank you! I'm a pretty new knitter and this helped me add a M1L I forgot in the previous row without having to take two rows out. Thank you for the easy to follow video!

[marleneweiner]

Thank you so much. It's amazing that no matter how long you have been a knitter or how skilled you think you are there is some new technique to learn every day. I love your videos and look forward to keep improving because of your wonderful clear teaching.

[angelayarnivoregirl]

This helped me so tremendously! I had dropped a m1r stitch on my first ever top down sweater. You have saved me hours of tears! ❤️

[yongxinee]

Just wanted to drop by 4 years after you posted this video to say that this helped me so so much! I was considering frogging 4 rows but you saved me from all that trouble! A very clear tutorial on both M1R and M1L! Thank you so much! :D

[knitgirl.]

Saved me from recasting on -for the 3rd time -a complicated yoke with a ton of twisted rib and M1L. Thank you!

[sandrafoster]

You came in the nick of time. I miss place a m1r. Was able to correct my mistake by undoing those stitches and moving the m1r to its correct position. It was the twisting the stitch that caused me to pause and think I'll have to rip out the rows of stitching. With your instructions, I could correct that mistake in a matter of a few minutes. Thank you so much.

[stitchmom]

Thank you thank you thank you for this video!!! I was completely at a loss at how to fix me shawl and you are an angel!!!

[melvinbeli]

I always love your videos, you're so clear on how to do things and you speak at just the right tempo and knit at the right tempo to really get a chance to see. One thing I'd love is (if you don't have it yet) to see a video on tinking a M1R and M1L right after you've made it and realize you did it wrong. Thanks so much!

[theastewart]

Ok so I couldn’t wait until morning, lol. I guess I watched this 6 years ago as I see my past comment. Still very helpful! Thanks Roxanne!😊

[marleemargulies]

Roxanne - I enjoy your videos so much! Thank you for this one. I’m working on a sweater and moving needles I dropped two M1 stitches. I tried all kinds of combinations to get them back on the needle correctly. I was missing the twist of the first loop I picked up. You’ve saved the day!!

[angiecooper]

I can't thank you enough for this video! You've saved me a world of pain! I tried fixing it by just using common sense and I couldn't get rid of a hole I'd made by not doing a M1P properly.... now it looks perfect and it was easy compared to the complicated convoluted way I was trying to re-knit it! Coffee coming your way. Thank you!

[DestinysPookie]

thank you soooo much! you are a life saver. i dropped a m1r a row back while pulling out stitches.

[ThriftDiving]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! It has taken me a couple hours to fix some mistakes in a sweater I am making (first fitted sweater ever with a yoke!) and I couldn't figure out how to fix the M1L that had fallen off. You saved me!

[ellishablackburn]

Thank you so much! I was struggling and almost ripping about a huge section of my knitting YET AGAIN but now I know how to fix it instead!!!

[knittakes]

Thank you for this! This has helped me so much! I thought I could try to figure out how to fix it on my own, but I couldn't figure out how to do the twist. So simple and makes so much sense!