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How to increase in crochet

Learn how to add stitches to shape your garments with our tutorial videos on increase techniques. Whether you're creating raglan sleeves or a round yoke, we’ll guide you through various ways to seamlessly incorporate increases into your crochet projects.

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Videos: 6
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How to increase by crochet 1 tr and 1 ch in each side

In this DROPS video we show how you can increase in each side of you work by crocheting 1 tr + 1 ch extra in outermost tr. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:21
How to increase by crocheting 2 stitches in 1

In this DROPS video we show how to make increase by crocheting 2 stitches in 1 stitch. You crochet 2 stitches into the one stitch below. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
1:48
How to make multiple increases in the side with chain stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to make multiple increases in the side with chain stitches. Add the number of increased stitches needed to the number of turning chains being used, turn the piece and work into the new stitches. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
13:16
How to increase right/left of markers on a crochet round yoke

When working a round yoke top down you can increase by using markers on the row and work the increases alternatively on the right and the left of each marker. In this DROPS video we show you how to do this. Here we crochet back and forth, but the techique is the same if you work in the round. In this video we placed 6 markers on the row and in the first row we increase by working 2 tr in 1 tr on the RIGHT side of each marker (or BEFORE the marker) and in the second row we increase by working 2 tr in 1 tr on the LEFT side of each marker (or AFTER the marker). As this is a standard technique, you must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below. To see how to crochet body and sleeves after the yoke is finished, go to: How to crochet the body/sleeve under round yoke
5:39
How to put marker thread in a crochet stitch

In this DROPS video we show how you can put marker thread in a piece and how you can increase before and after the marker threads. We us the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must also read a pattern that says where to put the markers and how to increase.
2:17
How to increase 1 stitch by working 2 stitch in same stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to increase on each side of a marker thread by working 2 stitches in the same stitch. Increase on each side of marker as follows: Work until 4 stitches remain before marker thread, increase 1 stitch in next stitch, work 6 stitches (marker thread is in the middle of these 6 stitches), increase 1 stitch in next stitch (= 2 stitches increased at the marker thread and 4 stitches increased in total on row). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this technique by clicking on the picture below.