Crochet an increase stitch (inc)

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An increase stitch is just 2 stitches in a single stitch of the previous round. Instead of 1 sc in the below sc, you’ll make 2. This will give you more stitches in the round.

1. With 1 loop already on your hook (from previous stitch), insert hook into your next stitch.
2. YO and pull yarn through stitch.
3. YO and pull yarn through 2 loops on your hook. 1 sc made.

   

   

   
   
4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 in the SAME space (stitch). Increase created.

   

   

   

   
   

   

   

   
   

Here’s a video showing the whole process:

This can also be done with other kinds of stitches, depending on what the pattern calls for.