M1's are too tight!

#1

I am making a corkscrew scarf and the pattern says to k1 m1. All is going along fine untill I go to purl a row. It is so tight that I can not get my needles in. I am normally a loose knitter but am still pretty new at increases and decreases. Any hints on how to save my project? If I do need to rip and start over, any tips to make it looser so I don’t have to start over again? Thank You!!:blooby:
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WIP cork screw scarf
afgan for my son’s new big boy bed!!

#2

There are a few different ways to do a m1. It might help you to try a different method.

You could have a look at the videos here:

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases

If you have been able to manage to purl so far, I wouldn’t rip back, but I would try to figure out a way to execute your m1s more loosely so it won’t drive you nuts.

#3

You might be wrapping the sts on the previous row the opposite direction, which causes twisted sts which are tight. Take a look at the knit and purl videos to check.

#4

thank you. I think the problem is they are twisted. the loosen when I turn them around. Thanks again

#5

When you M1 are you knitting into the back of the stitch, or trying to somehow knit in the front of it, which would be difficult to work with??? Just a thought.