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Make One Left

Also known as: Make One Left-Leaning, Make One Front, Left-slanting Make One

Abbreviation: M1L, M1F

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Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Make One Left stitch (abbreviated as M1L, M1F). Variant 1knitting chart symbol for the Make One Left stitch (abbreviated as M1L, M1F). Variant 2

Definition

A left-leaning increase. The strand between the needles is lifted from front to back with the left needle tip, then knitted through the back loop. The resulting stitch leans to the left on the right side of the fabric. Often paired with M1R for symmetrical shaping.

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