K1 uls - Knit 1 under loose strand(s)

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1

Hold yarn in back. Insert the RH needle under loose strand(s).

Step 2

Insert the RH needle knitwise into the front loop of the first stitch on the LH needle.

Step 3

Wrap the yarn around the RH needle counterclockwise.

Step 4

Pull the yarn through the stitch and out from under the strand(s).

Step 5

Drop the stitch off the LH needle.

Step-By-Step Photos

Step 1

1.1

Hold yarn in back. Insert the RH needle under loose strand(s)

Step 2

2.1

Insert the RH needle knitwise

2.2

into the front loop of the first stitch on the LH needle

Step 3

Wrap the yarn around the RH needle counterclockwise

Step 4

4.1

Pull the yarn through the stitch

4.2

out from under the strand(s)

Step 5

Drop the stitch off the LH needle. Done!

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