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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!
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For small mini projects like our Crochet Banana or Plush Love Keychain, beginners usually finish in about 45 to 90 minutes! Starting with small projects helps you build stitch confidence fast.
We recommend starting with a 3.5mm to 4.0mm ergonomic crochet hook paired with DK or Worsted weight cotton yarn. It is easy to hold, comfortable on your wrists, and easy to see individual stitches.
In US terms, a Single Crochet (sc) is equivalent to a UK Double Crochet (dc). A US Double Crochet (dc) is equivalent to a UK Treble Crochet (tr). All our tutorials state the terminology used clearly!
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