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 right, a stitch lifted from below the stitch just completed on the right hand needle is placed on the left hand needle and knitted. Read more ... for additional photos and detailed instructions.

Instructions for Lifted Increase Right
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3a Step 3b Step 3c Step 4

1. With the left hand needle, pick up the loop from the right hand needle that is below the stitch just completed. The first image shows the left hand needle pointing to the loop to be lifted.
2. Image 2 shows the loop being lifted onto the left hand needle.
3. Form the regular knit stitch (images 3a, 3b, and 3c).
4. In the final step the completed stitch has been transferred to the right hand needle.