Seriously you are the BEST teacher on the web. No one has ever explained that the bar leans R or L and that is how you know which one you are doing. I might actually remember this now. But if not, I know where to come to find out.
First time I’m getting it so I can quit watching videos every time a pattern calls for a M1R or M1L. I’ve subscribed to watch other videos you’ve made. Loved it!!!
5 years since you've posted this but i just wanted to say thank you for such a clear tutorial - its the only one that really showed me how it works and how to remember it!
Picked up a WIP with M1R from a few years ago and couldn’t remember how to do it. Tried and made mistakes with the Make1. Looked for how to‘s, got more confused. You not only explained it with the yarn on the right AND left hand (I’m team left hand, many YT creators are not), you also explained how NOT to do it so now I know why there are holes (yarn overs) in my knitting. This is just the best tutorial! Now I gotta unravel those few rows and then I’ll restart with confidence! Thank you!
I have been crocheting for over 30 years but knitting has never been my forte. After hours of videos you are the first who explained that the bars need to “lean” in the direction you want them to go. Thank you so much for the simple and awesome explanation. I know who I’ll be going to next time I get stuck ❤️
There is a difference between an instructor and a teacher. You, my lady, are a teacher!! You explain the little things between the m1l and m1r so we will remember the difference. Thank you so much! (I usually don't comment on videos, but I had to on this one!) And I subscribed to your channel.
My heart is smiling, Michele, thank you! ❤️ I'm so happy that that you've subscribed and I hope you also join me on Facebook (same name), this is a supportive and stress-free forum filled with knitters of every level.
This is the first of your videos I've seen. I've done both M1R and M1L before, but I often need to be reminded between projects. You are the first one to point out the bar leaning to the R or the L. Thanks a bunch!
Thank you so much for making this video. I am knitting in the round for the first time and M1L and M1R just was not clicking for me with the patter instructions. Your video is so clear and foolproof. thanks.
Thank you, Suzanne! I've been avoiding M1L and M1R because I just didn't understand how to do them. I've watched many videos and even took a class from Michelle Hunter.. You finally explained it in a way I could understand. I've been making holes instead of stitches and now I know why. THank you, thank you. Heather
Thank You!!! I have watched so many videos trying to make sense of these 2 stitches and you are the first one that has explained it to where I can understand it. Thank You Again! 😄
I am thrilled to be, Seeing it done compared to reading the pattern then studying the instructional to use and work with as you go, which this is confirming the proper procedure used in styling a shawl that made the lettering and structure to the shaping from wrong side with garter stitch on one color and stockinette on the other color. Thank you! Love your close up, lighing and very easy voice to listen to as you demenstrate.
I have been watching other UA-cam videos on this over and over again. I found yours and your instructions are brilliant. I finally understand it. Thank you. You are wonderfully detailed and easy to follow. I have just subscribed.
Thank you. You are amazing. I’ve watched this so many times with different teachers but it’s the first time I’ve heard anyone say the bar will lean left or right. This is of course a no brainier, but I don’t think I’ll ever forget which is left and which is right again.
Welcome back to knitting, Janet! I also have a Facebook page (same name), it's full of knitters at every level and we love to help new (and returning) knitters; join us! ❤️
That was great. You never rush with your tutorials and it's so well explained. Love your soft voice. Close-up is excellent. The direction of the bar is so important and knitting into the back or the front makes the difference. Once again I learnt something new. Got an idea. This is a genius method for toe up socks. I always increased into the front and back of the same stitch. Thanks for sharing and caring. 👍👍👍
I've just watched about a dozen videos to learn how to M1L & M1R and by far your video has been the most helpful. Clear concise and a great wee lesson....it really assisted me when you showed that the bar should lean in the direction of the M1. Thank you so much for sharing 🧶❤
Thanks very much for your tutorial. In all the other videos I've seen, they show the M1 by knitting from the back, whereas here, when picked up correctly, I see you can knit the stitch from the front! That's great to know.
Thank very much for your very clear video and audio. I've avoided many beautiful patterns because I was intimidated by M1R/M1L. Now I'll dive in and practice until I'm comfortable with 6-8 inches of success; then on to the shawl I'm so interested in making. Your explanation is absolutely the best!
This is the BEST explanation I have ever seen! I constantly forgot how to make them but you explained the „why“ behind it. Now it all makes sense and will stick forever. Thank you so much!
Thank you for the clear explanation. I’m always confused and unsure whether I’m doing it correctly. Due to your explanation now I’m able to check if I’m right and correct it if necessary.
Thank you for your clear concise directions on how to make one right and left!! I am knitting my first jumper as I need to know how to do theses stitches correctly! ❤❤
Excellent video, as always. The explanation that in a right M1 the bar is leaning to the right (and to the left in M1L) made all the difference to me in remembering how to do it. Personally - perhaps because I am an English-style knitter, I find it easier to pick up with the right needle and then transfer it to the left.
Hi Leila, thanks so much for watching and for the feedback! Sometimes it is just the smallest things that makes a big difference. The more knowledge we have, the more options to find what works best. ❤️
Great video. Your instructions are crystal clear. I now understand this increase stitch. Explanation of the bar between stitches and which way it should lean was a big help. Have never heard that before. Thank you so very much.
Best explanation of M1R and M1L I’ve ever seen! I kept getting holes in my knitting when using this technique and your explanation has eliminated that issue for me.
My go to videos when I’m struggling to learn something new. Always makes everything so clear. Sometimes one hand is more handy than the other, lol so true.
Thank you, Suzanne. Another great instruction. I was trying to do M1R in a sweater, and the written instructions seemed wrong and left a hole. This gave me the correct method.
Thanks so much! I'm and expert crocheter, but a beginner knitter. Never would have figured this one out on my own. Thanks for showing the M1 stitch SLOWLY! I watched a few others but they went so fast I couln't really tell where they where pulling a stitch up. I will definitely be referencing you site again, as I continue to take on more knitting challenges. Cables..... Yuck! Same for 'knitting in the round" with double pointed needles. That is just CRAZY talk! :)
Thank you for your simple. explanation. of a make one right and left after weeks of trying to figure it out on my own. When I finally found your video, you were precise.
Thank you! Best explanation and demonstration!! I was confused cause some instructions say use right needle and some said left but you showed how it could be done starting with either one
Thank you so much for a clear and concise explanation for making one right and left. I have watched a few other videos, but your explanation made it very clear as to what happens to the stitch and the orientation. I am a big fan of your channel.
This is an excellent demonstration. I recently purchased a download pattern for a bias scarf that I didn't realize used this increase. I'm not really a fan of it as I have heard it's a tight increase but I'm going to try it. Thank you for your demonstration.
Very informative video. Helped me understand the technique that had me stumped. I had watched one video before yours, but this one had so much more detail. Thank you.
Excellent explanation! Thank you for this video. I've always had a hard time remembering which one leans to right and/or left but now I know how to tell the difference. Rachel S.
This video was so helpful! Now I really understand how it is to the left and to the right. I have one beanie project going on where it is important to make these just the right way. Thank you so much! :)
Thank you! I hope you have chosen to subscribe to my channel and that you will share my videos on your social media groups such as FB, Ravelry, Pinterest, Reddit, etc. Happy knitting, Suzanne.
I am awakening my love for knitting after too many years. I find your videos outstanding. You explain not only how but WHY. I would love to know if you studied pedagogy because your explanations are so spot on!
Actually I was in the medical field. I think that experience of explaining complicated things to people over and over honed my teaching skills. Thank you very much. I love to teach about knitting. 🧶
That makes so much sense! Thank you for explaining the WHY in addition to the HOW. It really helps me become a better knitter.
Wonderful vanilla beurrehaus! Happy Knitting.
Knitting short rows
Show me how to perform this produce a double stitch
M1P- -R 2:11
Seriously you are the BEST teacher on the web. No one has ever explained that the bar leans R or L and that is how you know which one you are doing. I might actually remember this now. But if not, I know where to come to find out.
Wonderful, Dorothy, I'm here when you need me! ❤️
I have looked at a zillion vidoes of M1 and this is the first one that makes sense, you almost make it look easy
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, Nan! With a bit of practice, I believe you will find it will become easy. 😊
So many other videos failed to help me grasp this technique. You nailed it. Thank you!
Great to hear, Rachel! You are so welcome! 😊
First time I’m getting it so I can quit watching videos every time a pattern calls for a M1R or M1L. I’ve subscribed to watch other videos you’ve made. Loved it!!!
Awesome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 😊
5 years since you've posted this but i just wanted to say thank you for such a clear tutorial - its the only one that really showed me how it works and how to remember it!
right, i never could remember it
Been doing this wrong forever, your video is a game changer for me. Thank you ❤
Thanks for showing both methods of picking up the bar. Others don't show that. Very clear instructions..........
Thank you! Happy Knitting!
I just saw 3 videos on m1 and without a doubt yours was the best. Thank you for sharing. I finally understand.
Thank you so much. I hope you have become one of my subscribers. Happy knitting.
Picked up a WIP with M1R from a few years ago and couldn’t remember how to do it. Tried and made mistakes with the Make1. Looked for how to‘s, got more confused.
You not only explained it with the yarn on the right AND left hand (I’m team left hand, many YT creators are not), you also explained how NOT to do it so now I know why there are holes (yarn overs) in my knitting. This is just the best tutorial!
Now I gotta unravel those few rows and then I’ll restart with confidence!
Thank you!
I have been crocheting for over 30 years but knitting has never been my forte. After hours of videos you are the first who explained that the bars need to “lean” in the direction you want them to go. Thank you so much for the simple and awesome explanation. I know who I’ll be going to next time I get stuck ❤️
Wow, thank you!
I'm so glad your videos are still here to help an "old" new knitter along. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Connie! There is always something new to learn!
There is a difference between an instructor and a teacher. You, my lady, are a teacher!! You explain the little things between the m1l and m1r so we will remember the difference. Thank you so much! (I usually don't comment on videos, but I had to on this one!) And I subscribed to your channel.
My heart is smiling, Michele, thank you! ❤️ I'm so happy that that you've subscribed and I hope you also join me on Facebook (same name), this is a supportive and stress-free forum filled with knitters of every level.
Thank you! I have been knitting for 67 years (Gramma taught me when I was four!) and this is the best explanation of this that I have ever seen! 🧶
This is the first of your videos I've seen. I've done both M1R and M1L before, but I often need to be reminded between projects. You are the first one to point out the bar leaning to the R or the L. Thanks a bunch!
Wonderful! Hugs and Happy knitting.
This is the best explanation of M1R and M1L. I’m bookmarking this. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! You're so easy to follow. I like the focus on instruction rather than entertainment. Your teaching style matches my learning style.
Thank you so much for making this video. I am knitting in the round for the first time and M1L and M1R just was not clicking for me with the patter instructions. Your video is so clear and foolproof. thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best tutorial ever. I come back to it over and over again. ❤
I can always count on you when I need reminders on how to do a stitch. Your library is fantastic and so easy to use thank you so much
You are so welcome, Rebecca! I appreciate your kind feedback!!
Such a clear, straightforward demonstration with the thinking behind it. This will finally stick with me. Thank you!
Great to hear!
Thank you, Suzanne! I've been avoiding M1L and M1R because I just didn't understand how to do them. I've watched many videos and even took a class from Michelle Hunter.. You finally explained it in a way I could understand. I've been making holes instead of stitches and now I know why. THank you, thank you.
Heather
I am so glad to be of help. This is exactly why I make videos. Happy knitting.
All knitters should see this, it’s so clear.
You are so kind.
Thank You!!! I have watched so many videos trying to make sense of these 2 stitches and you are the first one that has explained it to where I can understand it. Thank You Again! 😄
You are very welcome. Hugs and happy knitting
I am thrilled to be, Seeing it done compared to reading the pattern then studying the instructional to use and work with as you go, which this is confirming the proper procedure used in styling a shawl that made the lettering and structure to the shaping from wrong side with garter stitch on one color and stockinette on the other color. Thank you! Love your close up, lighing and very easy voice to listen to as you demenstrate.
Suzanne is so knowledgeable and so skilled as a teacher. Thank you for this video, I can now do these MiR. M1L!
Yay, I love hearing this, Liz!! ❤️ You are most welcome!
Good teacher! Thank you. You do not talk too much and you make it easy to follow you. Very good!
Thank you so much! Happy knitting.
Absolutely the best knitting instructional videos😍😍
Wow, thank you so much, Marilyn! ❤️
I have been watching other UA-cam videos on this over and over again. I found yours and your instructions are brilliant. I finally understand it. Thank you. You are wonderfully detailed and easy to follow. I have just subscribed.
Oh, thank you so much! Enjoy!
Thank you. You are amazing. I’ve watched this so many times with different teachers but it’s the first time I’ve heard anyone say the bar will lean left or right. This is of course a no brainier, but I don’t think I’ll ever forget which is left and which is right again.
This is wonderful to hear, Judy, I love "aha" moments! ❤️
Yes, thanks to that I understood the stitch !!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! The way you show makes clear why we call M1R or M1L! Great lessons! 🧶😍🥰😘❤️
Happy Holidays.
The best demonstration yet! Thanks
You're very welcome, A Linder! I appreciate your kind feedback! ❤️
So glad you are here. I took an unplanned 2.5 year hiatus from knitting but you are helping me get back in the saddle!! Thank you!
Welcome back to knitting, Janet! I also have a Facebook page (same name), it's full of knitters at every level and we love to help new (and returning) knitters; join us! ❤️
@@SuzanneBryan I'm running over there right now!! Thank you so much! :-)
I watched several M1R videos and your was definitely the clearest.
THANK YOU! Finally a video that makes sense and slow enough to ‘see’ 👏
Thank you so much for showing both left hand and right hand! This video helped me so much. You are amazing.
Glad it helped!
That was great. You never rush with your tutorials and it's so well explained. Love your soft voice. Close-up is excellent. The direction of the bar is so important and knitting into the back or the front makes the difference. Once again I learnt something new. Got an idea. This is a genius method for toe up socks. I always increased into the front and back of the same stitch. Thanks for sharing and caring. 👍👍👍
You are so kind. Happy knitting.
I've just watched about a dozen videos to learn how to M1L & M1R and by far your video has been the most helpful. Clear concise and a great wee lesson....it really assisted me when you showed that the bar should lean in the direction of the M1. Thank you so much for sharing 🧶❤
Thanks very much for your tutorial. In all the other videos I've seen, they show the M1 by knitting from the back, whereas here, when picked up correctly, I see you can knit the stitch from the front! That's great to know.
You’re welcome 😊
Thank very much for your very clear video and audio. I've avoided many beautiful patterns because I was intimidated by M1R/M1L. Now I'll dive in and practice until I'm comfortable with 6-8 inches of success; then on to the shawl I'm so interested in making. Your explanation is absolutely the best!
🧶
Ditto others. Excellent explanation of why and how! Extremely well demonstrated.
Thanks so much, Nietca, I appreciate your kind feedback! 😊
Life saver. Thank you so much. By far the best I've seen.
This is the BEST explanation I have ever seen! I constantly forgot how to make them but you explained the „why“ behind it. Now it all makes sense and will stick forever. Thank you so much!
Wonderful Crimmitschawa Handspinnerei! Happy Knitting.
Thank you for the clear explanation. I’m always confused and unsure whether I’m doing it correctly. Due to your explanation now I’m able to check if I’m right and correct it if necessary.
Glad it was helpful!🧶
Thank you for your clear concise directions on how to make one right and left!! I am knitting my first jumper as I need to know how to do theses stitches correctly! ❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video, as always. The explanation that in a right M1 the bar is leaning to the right (and to the left in M1L) made all the difference to me in remembering how to do it. Personally - perhaps because I am an English-style knitter, I find it easier to pick up with the right needle and then transfer it to the left.
Hi Leila, thanks so much for watching and for the feedback! Sometimes it is just the smallest things that makes a big difference. The more knowledge we have, the more options to find what works best. ❤️
Great video. Your instructions are crystal clear. I now understand this increase stitch. Explanation of the bar between stitches and which way it should lean was a big help. Have never heard that before. Thank you so very much.
Happy Knitting.
Best explanation of M1R and M1L I’ve ever seen! I kept getting holes in my knitting when using this technique and your explanation has eliminated that issue for me.
Wonderful!
My go to videos when I’m struggling to learn something new. Always makes everything so clear. Sometimes one hand is more handy than the other, lol so true.
Very true, Allyn! I appreciate being your "go to"! 😊
Thank you, Suzanne. Another great instruction. I was trying to do M1R in a sweater, and the written instructions seemed wrong and left a hole. This gave me the correct method.
Wonderful! Happy knitting.
I was having the same problem. Isn’t she great to help explain to us how that was happening?!
@@reneecarter7055 Yes, and these videos remain here for when you need them. What a resource.
Your video is the clearest on UA-cam, thank you.
You are very welcome.
Really liked the close up and the deliberate slowness. I am on my way to M1. Thank you.
Great to hear! Have you subscribed to my channel? If not, that is the best way to thank me. Happy knitting.
Thanks so much! I'm and expert crocheter, but a beginner knitter. Never would have figured this one out on my own. Thanks for showing the M1 stitch SLOWLY! I watched a few others but they went so fast I couln't really tell where they where pulling a stitch up. I will definitely be referencing you site again, as I continue to take on more knitting challenges. Cables..... Yuck! Same for 'knitting in the round" with double pointed needles. That is just CRAZY talk! :)
You will get it and the craziness will go away. 🧶
Now I will always think which way the bar is pointing to know M1R from M1L. Brilliant! Thank you!
Happy to help!
Loved your video! It really made the principles clear. My M1Rs and M1Ls are so much cleaner now -- thank you!
This is so great to hear! Clean M1Rs and M1Ls are the best! ❤️
Thank you for your simple. explanation. of a make one right and left after weeks of trying to figure it out on my own. When I finally found your video, you were precise.
Thank you! Best explanation and demonstration!! I was confused cause some instructions say use right needle and some said left but you showed how it could be done starting with either one
You’re so welcome, Barbara, I'm glad to hear my video was helpful! 😊
Thank you so much for a clear and concise explanation for making one right and left. I have watched a few other videos, but your explanation made it very clear as to what happens to the stitch and the orientation. I am a big fan of your channel.
Thank you! Happy knitting!
This is an excellent demonstration. I recently purchased a download pattern for a bias scarf that I didn't realize used this increase. I'm not really a fan of it as I have heard it's a tight increase but I'm going to try it. Thank you for your demonstration.
Wonderful knit1purl1! Happy Knitting.
Thank you for explaining this in a way I can remember.
You're very welcome! Happy New Year!
watched so many videos and could not get it right.....thank you, your video made sense to me.
Thank you so much, what a great explanation, I now know that it is the BAR that faces either right or left. Excellent.
That is perfect Sue Smith. Happy knitting.
Yay! I finally think i can do the M1R & M1L. Your video is so clear. Many, many thanks!!!
That is so great, Carolyn, I'm happy to help!
You are so clear in your explanations. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Happy Holidays.
Very informative video. Helped me understand the technique that had me stumped. I had watched one video before yours, but this one had so much more detail. Thank you.
Great to hear! Thank you for sharing your feedback! 😊
Once again your instruction is so clear and helpful, thank you 😊
Thank you! Happy knitting.
Thank you for your clear, concise instructions. You've helped me so very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for you clear instructions. So glad I found you on u-tube
Wonderful! Happy knitting.
I like your instructions. They are clear and concise. Thank you!
Thank you Sharon Davis! Happy knitting.
merci
pour vos tutos qui m'aident beaucoup a apprendre a lire le tricot .
Claire
Tu es la bienvenue, Claire ! J'apprécie vraiment que vous regardiez ma vidéo!
Thank you! Looking for the bar to lean left or right really helps!
You are very welcome, Alice! 😊
Thank you for your wonderful videos. They are so well made.
Excellent explanation! Thank you for this video. I've always had a hard time remembering which one leans to right and/or left but now I know how to tell the difference. Rachel S.
You're very welcome!
Thank you! Simple, but was having trouble from the photos in my book. Now, I get it, and it is EASY to remember.
Yay, so happy to help, Distaff! ❤️
Thank you Suzanne, another clear concise video.
Thank you Jacqueline Watts! Happy knitting.
Very clear and simple instructions. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you and happy knitting.
If it wasn't for you I would not be able to do any knitting patterns at all! I refer to you ALWAYS! Thank you so much for your helpful videos!!! :)
Wow, thank you! Happy Holidays.
Suzanne, thank you. I have been knitting m1's for years, however I could not keep them straight! I finally can now!
Happy Knitting.
Very clear explanation of M1R and M1L. You’ve got a new subscriber!!!
Wonderful! Thank you! Hugs and Happy Knitting.
Simple and easy to understand. Thanks for the amazing tutorials.
You're very welcome, Angela and thank you for watching!
Excellent explanation 👌🏻 Thank you very much for this video and your effort to put it out 🙏🏻
My pleasure!
This video was so helpful! Now I really understand how it is to the left and to the right. I have one beanie project going on where it is important to make these just the right way. Thank you so much! :)
Wonderful! Happy knitting.
Showing the angle of the stitch made it understandable!
Thank you for letting me know, Beth, I really appreciate your feedback! ❤️
Very well explained and demonstrated.
Thank you
Thank you! I hope you have chosen to subscribe to my channel and that you will share my videos on your social media groups such as FB, Ravelry, Pinterest, Reddit, etc. Happy knitting, Suzanne.
The best tutorial
Well and clearly explained Thank you
Thank you for such a clear demo! I had not done m1's for a while and was stumped.
Thank you polly foo foo! Happy knitting.
This is the best video for adding a stitch ty
Thanks so much, Émilie! 😊
Thank you! Very detailed and helpful explanations.
You are so welcome, Melanie, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊
thank you for the video, makes so much sense now! right leaning bar vs left leaning
Such a Awesome Teacher 🌷💗
Short, simple and excellent, as always.
Thank you! Happy knitting.
I haven't seen such a good tutorial yet! 🎉
Wow, thank you!
I am awakening my love for knitting after too many years. I find your videos outstanding. You explain not only how but WHY. I would love to know if you studied pedagogy because your explanations are so spot on!
Actually I was in the medical field. I think that experience of explaining complicated things to people over and over honed my teaching skills. Thank you very much. I love to teach about knitting. 🧶
Good clear instructions - thank you!
Thankyou so much great demonstration.
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant and very clear now if I can just remember how to do it without watching you every time I want to do a write one left one
You are the best...finally clearly explained so I never have to look it up again!
That is perfect jay jay. Happy knitting.
Nice large demonstration
Glad you liked it
This was really helpful. I learn well by example and the repitition did it for me. Now I can start a new top. Great video
Thank you pamela schepis! Happy knitting.