increase stitches; make stitches (knitting)
Knitting term for adding stitches to a row. Often contrasted with 減らし目 (decrease stitches).
See also: 減らし目
In this row, increase stitches to widen the sleeve.
Compound of 増し (mashi, 'increase') + 目 (me, 'stitch' in knitting context).