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m1l: Make 1 left
Use the left needle tip to lift the strand between the stitches from front to back, then knit it through the back loop. An increase adds stitches, so the stitch count at the end of the row is higher than at the start. Patterns usually state the new total in brackets.
How to work m1l
Use the left needle tip to lift the strand between the stitches from front to back, then knit it through the back loop. The new stitch leans to the left.
Common mistake
Knitting the strand through the front loop, which leaves a hole.
Effect on your stitch count
It adds 1 stitch.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 7 (RS): K1, m1l, knit to last 2 sts, m1l, k1.Spacing it evenly
Need to spread m1l evenly across a row? Use the increase and decrease calculator.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does m1l stand for?
m1l stands for make 1 left.
Does m1l change the number of stitches?
It adds 1 stitch.