The most invisible body shaping increases

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I think it would be beneficial to most knitters interested in this topic to watch the entire video once from beginning to end. However, I have divided the video into sections so you can watch just the portions that you are interested in. And if you just want to see how to work the stitches that in my opinion are the best for body shaping, you can return to that part over and over by clicking the link in the topic list below.

00:04 - Introducing the video.
01:35 - Presenting the swatches that I created as tests.
08:40 - Showing photographs, with close-ups, of each of the swatches.
10:11 - Revealing my conclusion from the experiments, giving my own personal preference.
11:12 - Demonstrating how to work the Slipped Lifted Increases

[pamcadd]

Another big THANK YOU two years late! Frank, I'm 75 and have been knitting since I was a child, but the Slipped Lifted increase was new to me. I'm currently working on a top down raglan child's sweater for the Knit for Kids organization (warm colorful sweaters for kids in need all over the world). The pattern directions use M1L and M1R increases (lifting the bar between stitches), and it's been leaving little holes, no matter how carefully I worked those awkward increases. After watching your video (such a clear, simple presentation - love your style), I switched to these increases. The difference is remarkable - no more holes! It all looks so neat and seamless. I'm glad that the child who receives this sweater won't care that the increases look better/worse along the raglan line. I'll always use the lifted increase from now on. Thanks! (from me and the lap kitty who mostly restrains her impulse to grab the yarn as I knit) 😻

[Richard_Szobi]

Thank you Frank, I find your tip in Suzanne Bryan KAL for SIS and Phrancko SIS System. Many thanks and greetings from Prague

[jh]

THANK YOU for taking the time to make and post this video. I really appreciate how thoughtful, detailed, and thorough your video is. I especially love that you provided pictures for a realistic look at how the finished product looks. That is very helpful to me since I am a visual person. You also introduced me to a new increase (the sliped raised increase) which I will certainly be using from now on. The only thing I wish that could have been better is if I discovered it when you first made it two years ago! Thanks again for your time. This video was very helpful to me! Keep up the good work. :) Johanna

[annenieuwdorp]

Thank you, exactly the video I needed! Clear footage and well explained and also very good for non-native english speeking people like me . Thank you so much!

[MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld]

Thank you so much! I am knitting very simple all stockinette stitch sweater with DK light colour wool and all reglan increases were so visible and I didn't like it. Now I finaly can knit this sweater and be happy with my reglans 😄 thank you so so much!❤

[tracyvision]

Thank you Frank for shining the light on this gem of an increase - it’s fantastic!

[salmabenlafqih]

Thank you so much for this lesson. It's the best one with all the comparisons and attention to details. perfect!

[astridaseale]

Thank you so very much for sharing this technique.

[cincocats]

Thanks Frank. I've been working on a pattern that uses the lifted increase and couldn't figure out why I was getting that weird bar on the one side when I knew I was doing it correctly. The twist of the yarn being the culprit makes complete sense. Will practice the slipped lifted increase to see if that takes care of my problem. And I'm getting a copy of that book - looks like a fabulous resource.

[cocoaveg]

Thank you again. Always come back for this increase techniques. The lifted slip is great!

[adrimedrano]

Muchas gracias por compartir. Me encantó su explicación.

[ptoste]

Thank you very much for sharing. Very helpful 🤩😍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[dianesinclair]

Thank you so much. I have learned a great deal from watching your videos. Keep them coming.

[RomiW]

Thanks! ...I’ll try it next time I have to make an increase👍🏼😀

[cica.s]

Really great ... thank you so much for sharing.

[AmandaJane]

Superb shaping skills. Just ❤ the jersey (sweater) Frank's wearing. The first two increase examples are both pretty and I especially like the second one. The third one is interesting and effective. Really looks invisible. I use something similar to this one the most. The fourth makes a good design effect. They're all pretty. Wonderful tutorial. Thankyou so much.

[megazw]

Great tutorial. Thanks so much. Really helpful.

[arlenebaratta]

You're awesome for showing us all these tricks to make our work better. You're so easy to watch and listen to. Thanks for all you do. <3

[jomcginty]

Very helpful, Frank. I heard you reference this on the KAL podcast you are doing with Suzanne Bryan and immediately checked the reference in Principles of Knitting (pg. 210) but until I saw your demo, I found the written instructions difficult to follow. Thank you for putting it together.

[janemarriott]

Very clear and extremely informative. Thank you.