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m1r: Make 1 right
Use the left needle tip to lift the strand between the stitches from back to front, then knit it through the front 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 m1r
Use the left needle tip to lift the strand between the stitches from back to front, then knit it through the front loop. The new stitch leans to the right.
Common mistake
Mixing up the direction: m1l and m1r are mirror images and should be used on either side of a marker or seam.
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, m1r, knit to last 2 sts, m1r, k1.Spacing it evenly
Need to spread m1r 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 m1r stand for?
m1r stands for make 1 right.
Does m1r change the number of stitches?
It adds 1 stitch.