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inc: Increase (crochet)
Work two stitches into the same stitch of the row below. An increase adds stitches, so the stitch count at the end of the row is higher than at the start. Patterns usually state the new total in brackets.
How to work inc
Work two stitches into the same stitch of the row below.
Common mistake
Working three stitches by accident; check your count after the row.
Effect on your stitch count
It adds 1 stitch.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 4: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc to end.Spacing it evenly
Need to spread inc evenly across a row? Use the increase and decrease calculator.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the crochet abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does inc stand for?
inc stands for increase (crochet).
Does inc change the number of stitches?
It adds 1 stitch.