How to Knit a Truly Invisible Increase (Beginner Friendly)
Helen Kennedy Designs
75,363 views
Learn how to knit invisible increases in this step-by-step knitting tutorial. This technique creates a smooth, seamless finish with no visible holes—perfect for any project where you want clean, subtle shaping.
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to knit an invisible increase step by step. This method is a modified version of lifted increases (LLI and RLI) designed to blend even more seamlessly into your fabric.
These are my go-to increases for a polished, professional look—and they’re simple enough for beginner knitters to follow along.
In this knitting tutorial:
• how to knit an invisible increase step by step
• how to work right leaning and left leaning increases
• how to identify your stitches for accurate placement
• tips for creating neat, even, almost invisible shaping
Why use invisible increases in knitting?
• no holes or gaps in your fabric
• smoother than standard M1 or lifted increases
• ideal for garments and refined knitting projects
• beginner-friendly and easy to master
I use this modified lifted increase in many of my designs, especially where I want the shaping to disappear into the fabric. I hope it becomes one of your favourites too 😍
This video is part of my knitting increases series.
This video focuses on an invisible increase that blends into the fabric and is not ideal for stacking.
In this series I cover:
invisible increases that disappear into the fabric and are best for subtle shaping:
👉 Stop Using KFB! (Try This No-Bump Increase...
mirrored increases like M1R/M1L and LLI/RLI for balanced shaping, and increases that work well when stacked for projects like raglans, sock toes, and contiguous sleeves:
👉 Lifted Increases (LLI & RLI) – Neat, Invis...
👉 The Trick to Neat M1R & M1L (No Puckering)
Different increases behave in different ways, so choosing the right one can make a big difference to how your knitting looks.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more *knitting tutorials*, *knitting techniques*, and *beginner knitting tips*.
Subscribe here:
@helenkennedydesigns
👉 Stay in the loop with my knitting pattern designs:
https://mailchi.mp/229eb220c5ae/ib3au...
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Identifying Your Stitches
01:30 Right Leaning Increase
03:02 Left Leaning Increase
👉 See my knitting patterns on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/stores/helenk...
👉 See my patterns on LoveCrafts:
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/sear...
👉 Support my work:
https://ko-fi.com/helenkennedydesigns
#invisibleincrease #knittingincrease #knittingtutorial #knittingtechniques #learntoknit #beginnerknitting #howtoknit #knittingtips
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How to Knit a Truly Invisible Increase (Beginner Friendly)
Helen Kennedy Designs
75,363 views
Learn how to knit invisible increases in this step-by-step knitting tutorial. This technique creates a smooth, seamless finish with no visible holes—perfect for any project where you want clean, subtle shaping.
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to knit an invisible increase step by step. This method is a modified version of lifted increases (LLI and RLI) designed to blend even more seamlessly into your fabric.
These are my go-to increases for a polished, professional look—and they’re simple enough for beginner knitters to follow along.
In this knitting tutorial:
• how to knit an invisible increase step by step
• how to work right leaning and left leaning increases
• how to identify your stitches for accurate placement
• tips for creating neat, even, almost invisible shaping
Why use invisible increases in knitting?
• no holes or gaps in your fabric
• smoother than standard M1 or lifted increases
• ideal for garments and refined knitting projects
• beginner-friendly and easy to master
I use this modified lifted increase in many of my designs, especially where I want the shaping to disappear into the fabric. I hope it becomes one of your favourites too 😍
This video is part of my knitting increases series.
This video focuses on an invisible increase that blends into the fabric and is not ideal for stacking.
In this series I cover:
invisible increases that disappear into the fabric and are best for subtle shaping:
👉 Stop Using KFB! (Try This No-Bump Increase...
mirrored increases like M1R/M1L and LLI/RLI for balanced shaping, and increases that work well when stacked for projects like raglans, sock toes, and contiguous sleeves:
👉 Lifted Increases (LLI & RLI) – Neat, Invis...
👉 The Trick to Neat M1R & M1L (No Puckering)
Different increases behave in different ways, so choosing the right one can make a big difference to how your knitting looks.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more *knitting tutorials*, *knitting techniques*, and *beginner knitting tips*.
Subscribe here:
@helenkennedydesigns
👉 Stay in the loop with my knitting pattern designs:
https://mailchi.mp/229eb220c5ae/ib3au...
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Identifying Your Stitches
01:30 Right Leaning Increase
03:02 Left Leaning Increase
👉 See my knitting patterns on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/stores/helenk...
👉 See my patterns on LoveCrafts:
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/sear...
👉 Support my work:
https://ko-fi.com/helenkennedydesigns
#invisibleincrease #knittingincrease #knittingtutorial #knittingtechniques #learntoknit #beginnerknitting #howtoknit #knittingtips
Produced with CyberLink PowerDirector
Garments, accessories, something else? I’d love to hear what you’re working on!And if you have any questions about the technique, feel free to ask below 👇 on the wrong side just work each loop as if it were a stitch!