Knit Into the Front and Back Loop

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Name: Knit into Front and Back Loop, Knit into Front and Back
Other Names: Bar Increase
Abbreviation: kfb
Common Use: Increase

This increase leaves a purl bar on the front of stockinette fabric.

[edit] Instructions

  1. Knit into the stitch as normal, but don't drop the stitch off the left needle.
  2. Knit into the back of the same stitch.
  3. Slide the stitch off the left needle.
Step By Step Photos
Step 1: Knit into the first stitch as normal
Step 1: Knit into the first stitch as normal
Step 2: Don't drop the stitch off the left needle
Step 2: Don't drop the stitch off the left needle
Step 3: Knit into the back of the same stitch on the left needle
Step 3: Knit into the back of the same stitch on the left needle
Step 4: Knit into the back of the same stitch on the left needle
Step 4: Knit into the back of the same stitch on the left needle
Step 5: Slide the stitch off the left needle
Step 5: Slide the stitch off the left needle

[edit] Related Stitches

Knit
Knit Into Back

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