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Knitting Increases: Basic Techniques

Learn basic knitting increase techniques with our easy-to-follow tutorial videos.

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Videos: 14
1:16
How to cast on with loops

In this DROPS video we show how you can cast on your work with loops. This is a simple cast on alternative that is easy for beginners. This is also how we cast on new sts at the side of the work e.g. when we are knitting a front piece and sleeves in one, and cast on new sts each side for the sleeves. 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.
2:05
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.
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.
2:25
How to work 2 stitches in outermost stitch in each side of a piece – both from right and wrong side

In this DROPS video we show you how to work 2 stitches in the outermost stitch in each side of a piece (from right side and from wrong side), as required for the back piece of the Unicorn Speckles jumper (DROPS 264-2). From the right side, first knit through the front loop, then knit through the back loop. From the wrong side, first purl through the front loop, then purl through the back loop.
1:02
How to increase 1 stitch towards the left (right side)

In this DROPS video we show you how to increase 1 stitch from the right side, which twists to the left, i.e., the front loop of the stitch is on top when the stitch is worked. Before starting the video: We have already worked 12 cm with increases and begin the video by knitting 4 stitches before increasing. In the video: The increase is worked by using the left needle to pick up the strand between 2 stitches from the row below, the strand is picked up from the front and the stitch is knitted through the back loop(= the loop of the stitch on the back side of the needle).
1:01
How to increase 1 stitch towards the right (right side)

In this DROPS video we show you how to increase 1 stitch from the right side, which twists to the right, i.e., the back loop of the stitch is on top when the stitch is worked. Before starting the video: We have already worked 12 cm with increases and begin the video by knitting until there are 4 stitches left on the row. In the video: The increase is worked by using the left needle to pick up the strand between 2 stitches from the row below, the strand is picked up from the back and the stitch is knitted through the front loop (= the loop of the stitch on the front side of the needle).
1:03
How to increase 1 stitch towards the left (wrong side)

In this DROPS video we show you how to increase 1 stitch from the wrong side, which twists to the left, i.e., the front loop of the stitch is on top when the stitch is worked. Before starting the video: We have already worked 12 cm with increases and begin the video by purling 4 stitches before increasing. In the video: The increase is worked by using the left needle to pick up the strand between 2 stitches from the row below, the strand is picked up from the back and the stitch is purled through the front loop.
1:05
How to increase 1 stitch towards the right (wrong side)

In this DROPS video we show you how to increase 1 stitch from the wrong side, which twists to the right, i.e., the back loop of the stitch is on top when the stitch is worked. Before starting the video: We have already worked 12 cm with increases and begin the video by purling until there are 4 stitches left on the row. In the video: The increase is worked by using the left needle to pick up the strand between 2 stitches from the row below, the strand is picked up from the front and the stitch is purled through the back loop (= the loop of the stitch on the back side of the needle).
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.