Monica Knits

Lifted increases are used when a slanted stitch, but no hole is desired. Both right and left lifted increases are paired for the basic toe up sock gusset. The result is subtle. Both left and right lifted increases are formed by lifting a stitch from one row below and knitting it. In the lifted increase left, a stitch lifted from below the next stitch on the left hand needle is lifted and knitted, followed by knitting the regular stitch. Read more ... for additional photos and detailed instructions.

Instructions for Lifted Increase Left
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1. The right hand needle is inserted into the loop below the next stitch of the left hand needle.
2. Place this lifted stitch on the left hand needle in front of the regular stitch.
3. Knit the lifted stitch (images 3, 4 and 5).
4. The last step is to knit the regular stitch.