We would recommend using the following decrease method, which we used in our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket! Row 1 (right side): K1, ssk, knit to last three stitches, k2tog, k1. [2 stitches decreased] Row 2: P2, knit to last two stitches, p2. www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/09/04/rectangular-colorblock-bias-blanket/

The naming of these increases (Left versus Right) indicates only which way the newly formed stitch slants. We've knit this swatch using the m1L on the right side so that the stitches all lean Left towards the center of the stockinette stitch panel and vice versa on the Right side. These two increases can be used anywhere in a knitting pattern and are not necessarily intended for use only on the Right or Left side. Hope this helps!

Thanks for writing in! MIL and M1R can be utilized anywhere in the body of your work and are named because of the direction in which the increase slants. They aren’t limited to either the left or right side of the work and we agree - that can get confusing! We’ve chosen to place the M1L on the right side and the M1R on the left side of this swatch because the slant of the increases creates a pleasant diagonal growing from the corner, which we utilized in our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket pattern! @t

Thank you for writing in, Kathleen! The naming of these increases (Left versus Right) indicates only which way the newly formed stitch slants. We've knit this swatch using the m1L on the right side so that the stitches all lean Left towards the center of the stockinette stitch panel and vice versa on the Right side. These two increases can be used anywhere in a knitting pattern and are not necessarily intended for use only on the Right or Left side. Hope this helps!

Thanks for writing in! MIL and M1R can be utilized anywhere in the body of your work and are named because of the direction in which the increase slants. They aren’t limited to either the left or right side of the work and we agree - that can get confusing! We’ve chosen to place the M1L on the right side and the M1R on the left side of this swatch because the slant of the increases creates a pleasant diagonal growing from the corner, which we utilized in our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket pattern! www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/09/04/rectangular-colorblock-bias-blanket/

And after trying it, I have to say I like the way they look when using them the way you instruct!

Great question, Melissa! The naming of these increases (Left versus Right) indicates only which way the newly formed stitch slants. We've knit this swatch using the m1L on the right side so that the stitches all lean Left towards the center of the stockinette stitch panel and vice versa on the Right side. These two increases can be used anywhere in a knitting pattern and are not necessarily intended for use only on the Right or Left side. Hope this helps!

Thanks for writing in! MIL and M1R can be utilized anywhere in the body of your work and are named because of the direction in which the increase slants. They aren’t limited to either the left or right side of the work and we agree - that can get confusing! We’ve chosen to place the M1L on the right side and the M1R on the left side of this swatch because the slant of the increases creates a pleasant diagonal growing from the corner, which we utilized in our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket pattern! www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/09/04/rectangular-colorblock-bias-blanket/

Thanks for writing in, Haley! This small swatch features a long tail cast on!

I think our swatch may be confusing you! If you notice the third stitch in Laura's swatch when she starts the technique, the stitch below is leaning to the left (a M1L) and at the end of the row the stitch leans to the right (a M1R.) So what you're seeing is the increases growing in the direction of the right or left, but the actual stitch itself leans the way it is named. I hope this clarifies it!

@@PurlSoho Thank you! Yes, that helps a lot! Thank you for taking the time😍

Hi! Thanks for writing! The naming of these increases (Left versus Right) indicates only which way the newly formed stitch slants. We've knit this swatch using the m1L on the right side so that the stitches all lean Left towards the center of the stockinette stitch panel and vice versa on the Right side. These two increases can be used anywhere in a knitting pattern and are not necessarily intended for use only on the Right or Left side. Hope this helps!

Thanks for writing in! MIL and M1R can be utilized anywhere in the body of your work and are named because of the direction in which the increase slants. They aren’t limited to either the left or right side of the work and we agree - that can get confusing! We’ve chosen to place the M1L on the right side and the M1R on the left side of this swatch because the slant of the increases creates a pleasant diagonal growing from the corner, which we utilized in our Rectangular Colorblock Bias Blanket pattern! @t

Hi! Would you mind verifying for me that you're picking up the bar between your stitches going from back to front, for your Make 1 Right? And then are you knitting thru the front of the loop to secure the tension? If you need a step by step walk thru, you can click here: www.purlsoho.com/create/make-one-right-m1r-make-one-left-m1l/ Let us know if this helps!

@@PurlSoho I am, but maybe there was something wrong with my tension. I tried another tutorial (from Webs I think) where you lift the bar using the right needle for both M1R and M1L, then reverse how I slip it onto the other needle and switch knitting from front or back, and it seemed to help. Getting that to look perfect for the mitten increases on a thumb gore is challenging. I admire people who can get this to look flawless. Thanks so much.

@@CherryBlossomHill We're happy to hear you're happy! Good luck!