Difficulty intermediate Skill increase 2 min read

What it is

M1RP makes one new purl stitch that leans to the right.

How Ruke patterns use it

Ruke pattern instructions use purl-side make-one increases where shaping must continue inside reverse stockinette, rib or a wrong-side row. It is directional and should not be collapsed into M1R.

Pattern notation examples

  • Row 12 (RS) Sl1, k3, sm, M1L purl, purl to st marker, M1R purl, sm, k3, p last st. [Increased: 2 sts]
  • Row 13 (WS) Sl1, p3, sm, M1R purl, purl to st marker, M1L purl, sm, p3, p last st. [Increased: 2 sts]

When to use it

Use it only where the pattern asks for a right-leaning purl increase.

What to check

Check which way the strand is lifted, how it is purled and the stitch count after the row.

Common mistakes

Working a knit increase instead, lifting the strand in the wrong direction, or leaving an open hole.