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Lifted Increases Tutorial: RLI & LLI

5/2/2017

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I have received many emails from knitters saying that they have never worked lifted increases before, and were seeking clarification for the instructions.  I have to say, I am surprised they are not more popular.  I generally prefer lifted increases over the make-one increases because they are pretty invisible.  

​So, without further ado, here is my tutorial on lifted increases.
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In the photo above are two swatches to compare make-one versus lifted increases.  I worked a few decrease rows before the increase rows so you can see how the lifted increases mirror the decreases.  Both swatches are unblocked, as I wanted you to see how the stitches would look immediately after knitting them.
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If you look closely, you can see that the swatch with make-one increases has little holes.  I'm not a fan of the holes, so that is why I choose to use the lifted increases.

Right Lifted Increase (RLI)

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Insert needle into stitch one row below left needle
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Knit lifted stitch
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After lifted stitch is knitted
Right Lifted Increase (RLI): Insert the right needle, front to back, into stitch one row below the left needle and knit.   

Left Lifted Increase (LLI)

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Insert needle into stitch two rows below right needle
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Knit lifted stitch
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After lifted stitch is knitted
Left Lifted Increase (LLI): Insert the left needle, front to back, into stitch two rows below the right needle and knit.  

Why two rows down and not one?  Because we are working into a stitch on the right needle; the stitch that was just worked.  Try working into the stitch one row below the right needle, and you will see that it unravels.
That's it!  Not too hard, right?  You can easily substitute lifted increases for make-one increases in your next project.  Let me know how it goes!

If you like working the lifted increases, check out these patterns:
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Yvaine Cardigan
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Begonia Pullover
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Tiye
3 Comments
Sheryl Sato
5/18/2017 10:59:13 am

I purchased "Celtic Journey" from Knit Picks. Of course, I love the Dealla Cardigan and started last night. I immediately ran into trouble with the notion that you begin with 21 and go to 25 without an explanation. After ripping and fussing, Knit Picks advised me that this is the correct thing to do.
I just checked your site where you suggest lifted increase instead of "make one". The pattern does not give directionality for the "M". If I choose to use lifted increases, would you advise left or right lifted?
I want to make this gorgeous sweater and would love a reply as soon as possible so I can start with confidence, instead of more confusion.
Thank you,
Sheryl Sato, 360 682-2631

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Cassie
5/18/2017 02:11:57 pm

Hi Sheryl. 21 sts cast-on for the waistband is correct. While the cable panel chart eventually becomes 21 sts wide, it begins with 17 sts, so you will be able to work edging plus the chart. Directions for the "M" increase can be found in the legend. The pattern uses lifted increases for the body shaping, so they are already written into the directions. The instructions for how to make the lifted increases are under the "notes" section. I hope that answers all your questions. If you have more you can email me directly cassiecastillo820ATgmail.com

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