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Basic increase techniques

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

Videos: 14
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1:16
How to cast on with loops
2:05
How to increase with a yarn over (yo)
2:05
How to make a yarn over (yo)
1:39
How to increase: M1 (make one)
3:04
How to increase in purl stitches
3:20
How to do a yarn over when purling (wrong side of work)
1:15
How to increase using loop under
1:02
How to increase 1 stitch towards the left (right side)
1:01
How to increase 1 stitch towards the right (right side)
1:03
How to increase 1 stitch towards the right (wrong side)
1:05
How to increase 1 stitch towards the left (wrong side)
1:25
How to increase: knit front back (KFB)
2:00
How to increase with a loop (M1)
2:25
How to work 2 stitches in outermost stitch in each side of a piece – both from right and wrong side