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Increase 1 to 4

Also known as: Knit Front, Back, Front, Back

Abbreviation: inc1to4, kfbfb

KnittingIncrease

Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Increase 1 to 4 stitch (abbreviated as inc1to4, kfbfb). Variant 1

Definition

A triple increase that turns one stitch into four. The most common method is kfbfb (knit into the front, back, front, and back of the same stitch), though other techniques can also achieve the same result. Check your pattern to see which method to use.