technique
LLI
Left lifted increase adds one stitch by lifting a stitch from the row below.
What it is
LLI is the mirror pair to RLI. It creates a left-leaning lifted increase and is used for balanced garment shaping.
How Ruke patterns use it
LLI is the left lifted increase and should be read as the mirrored partner to RLI. It gives Ruke Knowledge a complete increase pair for patterns that need subtle left and right shaping.
Examples
The Ruke abbreviation dictionary stores LLI with the note that it increases one stitch and links it to a technique video.
Use it beside RLI when teaching why paired increases are chosen by direction, not only by stitch count.
When to use it
Use it as the left-leaning partner to RLI in mirrored garment shaping or subtle increase sections.
What to check
Check that the correct lower stitch leg is lifted and that the increase does not pull the surrounding fabric too tight.