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INC = Increase Stitch
INC (Increase) means making 2 or more stitches into the very same stitch space from the previous row. This expands the width of your piece and is essential for forming rounded shapes like balls, plushies, and hats!
Complete Crochet Stitch Abbreviations & Glossary (PDF Download)
Never get stuck reading a pattern again! Read our complete online cheat sheet containing all US vs UK stitch equivalents, terms (BLO, FLO, MR, Sl st, Yo), and hook conversion tables.
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