HOW TO CROCHET AN INCREASE STITCH (video tutorial)
The increase crochet (inc) stitch is very common among amigurumi and other crochet projects that need shaping. This example shows you how to crochet an increase stitch with the single crochet. Meaning, there are two single crochets in one stitch that creates the increase stitch.
HOW TO CROCHET AN INCREASE STITCH (with step-by-step photos)
These close up photos show you how to crochet increase stitches (inc) with helpful descriptions. The increase crochet (inc) stitch is used a lot within crochet projects.
Insert your hook into the next stitch. Should have two additional loops on your crochet hook. Three loops total on your hook.
Yarn over. Pull your yarn through two loops on your hook.
You should now have two loops on your hook.
Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops on your hook.
You successfully completed the first single crochet stitch!
Insert your hook into the same stitch. Should have two additional loops on your crochet hook. Three loops total on your hook.
Yarn over. Pull your yarn through two loops on your hook.
You should now have two loops on your hook.
Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops on your hook.
You successfully completed the second single crochet stitch! Now, you should see two single crochet stitches in the same stitch, which forms an increase (inc) stitch.
Insert your hook into the next stitch. Should have two additional loops on your crochet hook. Three loops total on your hook.
Yarn over. Pull your yarn through two loops on your hook.
You should now have two loops on your hook.
Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops on your hook.
You successfully completed the first single crochet stitch!
Insert your hook into the same stitch. Should have two additional loops on your crochet hook. Three loops total on your hook.
Yarn over. Pull your yarn through two loops on your hook.
You should now have two loops on your hook.
Yarn over. Pull yarn through two loops on your hook.
You successfully completed the second single crochet stitch! Now, you should see two single crochet stitches in the same stitch, which forms an increase (inc) stitch.
CROCHET PATTERNS WITH THE INCREASE CROCHET STITCH
Browse my free crochet patterns for beginners that use the increase crochet (inc) stitch. The beginner-friendly patterns walk you through each step of the project with helpful photos and videos to guide you through each step.
Crochet Striped Bucket Hat
Crochet String of Hearts
Crochet Striped Bucket Hat
Crochet String of Hearts
