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How to increase in knitting

Learn how to add stitches to shape your garments with our tutorial videos on increase techniques. Whether you're creating raglan sleeves or a round yoke, we’ll guide you through various ways to seamlessly incorporate increases into your knitting projects.

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2:05
How to increase with a yarn over (yo)

In this DROPS video we show how you can increase with yarn over (yo) This is an increase that creates a decorative hole. We show the increase 2 times in the video. Halfway through the video we have turned the work and show you how to work the yo in front or back loop depending if you prefer a larger or smaller hole. When working the back loop the stitch becomes twisted and this way the hole becomes a bit smaller. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:54
How to increase 1 stitch symmetrical

In this DROPS video we show a way to make a symmetrical increase that gives 1 new stitch, we show it twice on the same row. Follow steps 1-4 below: 1. Loosely slip the first stitch on the left needle onto the right needle as if to purl. Hold the knitting yarn behind the work. 2. Insert the left needle behind the slipped stitch and between the slipped stitch and the first stitch on the right needle. 3. Make a yarn over on the right needle and pull the yarn over through the stitch to make 1 new stitch on the right needle. 4. Drop the outermost part of the stitch off the left needle and then knit the second strand of the stitch through the front loop. You have now increased 1 stitch We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This technique can be used in several patterns.
15:33
How to increase stitches in a cable

In this DROPS video we show to increase stitches in the cable stitches, like the raglan increases is done in the “White Heron” jumper in DROPS 254-7. In the video we work 7 stitches (2 garter stitches + knit 1 + purl 2 + knit 2), before A.1 (cable), then knit 2 (marker-thread sits between these 2 stitches), A.2 and finish the row with 7 stitches (knit 2 + purl 2 + knit 1 + 2 garter stitches). Work A.1 like this: Place 4 stitches on cable needle behind the piece, knit 2, work 3 stitches in each of the 4 stitches on cable needle (work front, back, front loop of each stitch). 8 increased stitches. Work A.2 like this: Place 2 stitches on cable needle in front of piece, work 3 stitches in each of the next 4 stitches (work front, back, front loop of each stitch), knit 2 from cable needle. 8 increased stitches. On the next row work the new stitches in the pattern (knit 2 / purl 2). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This technique is used in several patterns - you can find a pattern by clicking on the picture below:
3:21
How to increase 2 stitches to 4 stitches, worked round

In this DROPS video we show how to increase 2 stitches to 4 stitches. We show the increases twice and how the increases stitches are worked in the next round. Knit 2 stitches together, but do not drop stitches off left needle, make 1 yarn over, knit 1 in back loop of each of the 2 stitches on left needle, now drop the stitches off left needle = 2 stitches have been increased to 4 stitches (knit yarn over twisted on next round to avoid holes) … We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This technique is used in several patterns - you can find patterns by clicking on the pictures below:
3:17
How to increase 2 stitches to 3 stitches – in the round

In this DROPS video we show how to increase 2 stitches to 3 stitches. We show the increases twice and how the increases stitches are worked in the next round. Knit 2 stitches together, but do not drop stitches off left needle, make 1 yarn over, knit the same 2 stitches together 1 more time but through back loop of stitches, now drop the stitches off left needle = 2 stitches have been increased to 3 stitches (knit yarn over twisted on next round to avoid holes). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This technique is used in several patterns - you can find patterns by clicking on the pictures below:
3:14
How to increase 2 stitches to 3 stitches – back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how to increase 2 stitches to 3 stitches. We show the increases twice and how the increases stitches are worked in the next row. Knit 2 together but do not slip the stitches off the left needle, make 1 yarn over, knit the same 2 stitches together again but through the back loops, then slip the stitches off the left needle = 2 stitches have become 3 stitches (yarn over worked twisted on next row to avoid a hole) We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This technique is used in several patterns - you can find patterns by clicking on the pictures below:
2:17
How to increase 2 stitches to 4 stitches – back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how to increase 2 stitches to 4 stitches. We show the increases twice and how the increases stitches are worked in the next row. Knit 2 together but do not slip the stitches from the left needle, make 1 yarn over, knit 1 through the back loop of each of the same 2 stitches on the left needle, then slip the stitches off the left needle = 2 stitches have become 4 stitches (yarn over is purled twisted on next row to avoid a hole). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This technique is used in several patterns - you can find patterns by clicking on the pictures below:
2:05
How to make a yarn over (yo)

In this DROPS video we show how you can make a yarn over (yo). With a yarn over you can create a decorative hole. In the video we show 2 times how you increase 1 stitch by making a yarn over (yo). Halfway through the video we have turned the work and show you how to work the yo in front or back loop depending if you prefer a larger or smaller hole. When working the back loop the stitch becomes twisted and this way the hole becomes a bit smaller. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
1:39
How to increase: M1 (make one)

In this DROPS video we show how you to make an almost invisible increase. Right side: from front lift up the thread between two stitches with left needle, and knit 1 stitch in the back loop. Left side: from back lift up the thread between two stitches with left needle, and knit 1 stitch in front loop. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
3:04
How to increase in purl stitches

In this DROPS video we show how you can increase in purl stitches. This video is showing a K2 P2 rib where the P2 increases to P3.From RS pick up the yarn between K1 P1. Purl this stitch twisted, i.e. purl in the back loop of the stitch. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
3:20
How to do a yarn over when purling (wrong side of work)

In this DROPS Video we show how to do a yarn (yo) over when on the wrong side of your work. You make the yo exactly as when on the right side. On the next row you can create a hole by knitting into the front loop of the yarn over. Then we show again how to make the yarn over on wrong side, and then on next row we knit into the back loop to show how the yo (increase) that way become invisible, thus not creating a hole. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below
1:15
How to increase using loop under

In this DROPS video we show how you can increase and make a new stitch by picking up the loop from the stitch on previous row. You can do it after or before a stitch just as we show in the video. Right side: put your left needle through stitch 2 rows below the stitch on the right needle. Lift it up on your left needle and knit it in the back loop. Left side: put your right needle into the stitch under the first stitch on your left needle. Pick up the loop and put it on your left needle. Knit this new stitch in the front loop, and also knit following stitch separate as usual. This is also a great method when you need to inc two stitches right next to each other, without having to work a stitch between them. You can knit 1, make a inc in the st below, then make an inc in the st below next st, then knit that st. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:25
How to increase: knit front back (KFB)

In this DROPS video we show how you can increase by knitting front to back (aka KFB): knitting 2 stitches in 1 stitch. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
2:00
How to increase with a loop (M1)

In this DROPS video we show how you can increase with a loop (aka M1 = make one). This increase will make a little hole. In the video we show twice how you make a loop on right needle with the working thread away from you. You can make the increased stitch lean in different directions. If you want the inc stitch to lean to the left you make a loop on right needle with the working thread towards you. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
5:07
How to increase in English rib

In this DROPS video show how to increase with yarn overs in each side of piece knitted in English Rib. The yarn over is worked into the pattern, and you will get an additional "rib stripe" in each side first after increasing 2 sts each side. In our video we inc on row 1 and on 2nd row we show how to knit yo twisted (in back loop). On 5th row we inc again and on 6th row we knit yo twisted and also knit new sts into rib pattern. Finally you will see 2 new "rib stripes"in each side, which are 4 sts increased each side. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
5:19
How to increase in English rib by making several stitches in 1 stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to work the increase in English rib by making several stitches in 1 stitch, and how to work the next round. This technique is used in the jumper in DROPS 194-13. NB! Even if our sample is worked back and forth, all rows have been worked from RS. On 1st round in the video, we knit a little bit of the 3. Round explanation of the English rib, both before and after the increase. Increase like this: Work 5 stitches in the stitch and the yarn over as follows: * Knit the yarn over and stitch together, but wait with slipping the stitch and yarn over off the needle, make 1 yarn over the right needle *, knit from * - * a total of 2 times and knit the stitch and yarn over 1 more time = 5 stitches (= 4 stitches increased). On next round (= 2nd round of explanation of English rib), the increased works into the English rib pattern. There is no yarn over in the increase, so the stitch that is to be worked with the yarn over is knit without yarn over. Next round work as 3rd round of English rib. In this video we use the yarn DROPS Snow. You MUST read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
2:03
How to increase 4 stitches in Fisherman`s rib

In this DROPS video we show how we work 5 stitches in a Fisherman`s rib stitch (= knit in the stitch under the next stitch and increase 4 stitches). We show it twice in the video and work like this: Knit 1, but do not slip the stitch from the needle, * make 1 yarn over the right needle, knit the same stitch without slipping it off the left needle *, work from *-* a total of 2 times, then slip the stitch off the left needle = 5 stitches (4 stitches increased). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern with this technique and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns with this increase by clicking on one of the picture below.
15:54
How to knit in stitch below and how to increase 4 stitches in 1 stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to knit 1 stitch below next stitch and how to increase 4 stitches in 1 stitch. These charts are taken from DROPS 201-40, but the same technique is used in many other patterns. We start the video by showing how we work chart A.1 and then especially how we knit 1 stitch below next stitch and name it an English rib stitch. We show 1st round of A.1 4 times. On 2nd round of diagram purl all sts. When we work A.2 we show how to knit 5 stitches in the English rib stitch as follows: Knit 1, but wait to slip the stitch off the needle, * make 1 yarn over on right needle, knit same stitch without slipping the stitch off left needle *, work from *-* 2 times in total, then drop this stitch off left needle = 5 stitches (i.e. 4 stitches increased). Then we show how chart A.3 is worked. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This yarn is quite thick, but if you knit with a thinner yarn the increase in the English rib stitch will be better. You must read the pattern/chart explanation and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this technique by clicking on one of the pictures below.
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How to increase 4 stitches in 1 stitch and yarn over with 2-colour in English Rib

In this DROPS video we show how to increase 4 stitches in 1 stitch and yarn over with 2-colour in English Rib as follows: = Knit the yarn-over and knitted stitch together, but wait to slip the stitch from the needle, * make 1 yarn over right needle and knit the stitch and yarn over together without slipping the stitch off the needle *, work from*-* a total of 2 times = 5 stitches (i.e. 4 stitches increased). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern, chart explanation and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
5:18
How to increase in false English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to increase in false fisherman rib and how to work after the increase, as used in the jumper in DROPS 197-2 and in the skirt in DROPS 196-37. We start by working 7 false fisherman rib stitches before we increase like this: Knit yarn over and knit stitch together but wait to slip the yarn over and worked stitch off the needle * make 1 yarn over on right needle and knit 1 more stitch in the stitch and yarn over worked*, work from *-* a total 2 times = 5 stitches (= 4 stitches increased). On next round, work the stitches into the false fisherman (like this: * 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch on to right needle purlwise, purl 1 *, repeat * - * 1 more time, 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch on to right needle purlwise ). Continue with false fisherman rib. Next round work false fisherman rib as follows: * Knit yarn over and knit stitch together, purl 1 *, repeat *-* the entire round. In this video we use the yarn DROPS Snow. You MUST read the pattern and look at the chart (if there is) to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
1:58
How to increase 2 stitches by knitting 3 stitches into 1 stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to increase 2 stitches by knitting 3 stitches into 1 stitch. When you want to shape a piece and make it larger you add stitches, you increase (inc). Most common is to make your increases on rows from right side (RS). You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to work 3 stitches in 1 stitch

In this DROPS video we show how we increase 2 stitches by knitting 3 stitches in 1 stitch. We work stockinette stitch and round. Work 3 stitches in same stitch as follows: Knit 1, but wait to drop the stitch worked off left needle, 1 yarn over, knit 1 in same stitch, drop stitch worked off the needle. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on one of the pictures below.
1:49
How to increase 2 stitches in 1 stitch together with yarn over

In this DROPS video we show how we increase 2 stitches by knitting 2 stitches in the same stich + 1 yarn over and how we work these stitches on next round. Knit 1, but wait with slipping the stitch off the needle, 1 yarn over, knit 1 in same stitch, but in the back loop. On next round knit yarn over twisted to avoid holes (= 2 stitches increase). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. Read a pattern with this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to knit into 2 yarn overs (yo)

In this DROPS video we show how to knit into 2 yarn overs. The pattern says: Make 2 YO between 2 sts, and then that on next row K 1 in front loop of first YO, K 1 in back loop of second YO. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.