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M1R vs RLI
M1R and RLI both add one stitch with a right-leaning result, but they lift yarn from different places.
What it is
M1R and RLI both add one stitch with a right-leaning result, but they lift yarn from different places.
How Ruke patterns use it
Ruke patterns name the increase they expect because strand increases and lifted increases sit differently in the fabric. The comparison helps the reader follow the exact abbreviation rather than choosing by direction alone.
Pattern notation examples
- Row 4 (RS) Sl1, k4, sm, M1L, knit to st marker, M1R, sm, k4, p last st. [Increased: 2 sts]
- Row 3 (RS) Sl1, RLI, k2, LLI, p last st. [Increased: 2 sts]
When to use it
Use this comparison when deciding why a pattern specifies M1R instead of RLI.
What to check
Check the source strand or stitch, the visible increase line and the matching left-side increase.
Common mistakes
Assuming all right-leaning increases are interchangeable because they change the count equally.