Why the loop increase ?

The loop increase is often used in knitting patterns. It is an almost invisible method, it gives a beautiful rendering to your work. It is ideal for symmetrical increases.

Knit Right Loop Increase (KRL) on right side

1. Insert your right needle into the right loop of stitch just below next stitch.

 

2. Place it onto left needle.

 

3. Then knit this stitch.

 

Knit Left Loop Increase (KLL) on wrong side

1. Insert left needle into left loop of stitch two rows below last completed stitch.

 

2. Knit this stitch through the back loop.

Purl Right Loop Increase (PRL) on right side

1. Insert your right needle into the right loop of stitch just below next stitch.

2. Place it onto left needle.

3. Then purl this stitch.

Purl Left Loop Increase (PLL) on wrong side

1. Insert left needle into left loop of stitch two rows below last completed stitch.

2. Purl this stitch through the back loop.