An increase (inc) means making two single crochets in the same hole. It adds an extra stitch — and that’s how you shape your project. By increasing (and later decreasing), you create the curves and contours of each amigurumi piece.
How to crochet an increase (inc)
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The heart of it
An increase (inc) is just two single crochets in the same spot. Two stitches where there was one — that’s how your work grows wider.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1:
Make one single crochet (sc)
Make a single crochet (sc) by following the single crochet lesson, steps 1–5.
Step 2:
Find the same hole
Find the hole where you just made that stitch - it’s right under the bottom of the vertical “V” you created.
Step 3:
Hook back in
Insert your hook into that same hole again.
Step 4:
Make a second single crochet (sc)
Make another single crochet (sc) in that hole.
You should now see two vertical V’s going into the same hole - and that’s your increase (inc)!
That’s an increase (inc) - two stitches in one spot. Your pattern will tell you exactly where to add them, so you never have to guess.
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