Crochet abbreviation

What does inc mean in crochet?

Work two stitches into the same stitch to add one stitch. In amigurumi patterns, inc usually means 2 sc in one stitch.

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inc in US and UK patterns
US patternsUK patterns
Abbreviationincinc
Meaningincreaseincrease

inc is short for increase in US patterns; UK patterns write inc (increase).

How to work inc (crochet increase)

  1. Work 1 stitch into the next stitch as normal.
  2. Insert the hook into the same stitch again.
  3. Complete a second stitch — 2 stitches from 1, a gain of 1.
  4. Mark the increase if the pattern requires even spacing.
  5. Count the new total at the end of the round to confirm.

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How inc appears in real patterns