Can I increase more than my current stitch count in one row?

Not with two-in-one increases alone, because putting 2 stitches in every stitch only doubles the count. Spread the increases over two rows, or work 3 stitches into some stitches.

Does this work for double crochet?

Yes. Choose the stitch you're using and the instructions use it, for example "2 dc in next st."

Gauge & Stitch

Crochet Increase Calculator

Spread increases evenly across a row or round. Enter your current and target stitch counts and get written instructions you can follow stitch by stitch.

Even Increase Distribution Calculator

Distribute increases seamlessly across rows or circular rounds without puckering

1. Starting StitchesRow/Round Base

Current Stitch Count

sts

2. Target Goal+12 incs

Target Stitch Count

sts

3. Stitch Typesc

Pattern Stitch Abbreviation

Customizes the generated pattern instructions below

Calculated Increase Instructions

60 sts → 72 sts

Total Increases Needed

+12increases

Work 2 stitches into 1 stitch at 12 locations

Interval Spacing

Every ~5.0 sts

4 plain stitches between each increase

Symmetry Alignment

Perfectly Equal

Evenly divided around perimeter

Ready-to-Use Written Pattern Row:

[sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 12 times. (72 sts)

Staggering Circular Increases: When crocheting circles or amigurumi in rounds, stagger the location of your increases every other round so your circle doesn't turn into a visible hexagon!

How to use the increase calculator

Row 1Enter how many stitches you have now.
Row 2Enter how many stitches you want to end with.
Row 3Choose the stitch you're working (for example sc).
Row 4Follow the written instruction, which spaces the increases evenly and balances any leftover stitches at the start and end.

Why spacing increases evenly matters

Putting all your increases in one place makes a bulge; spacing them evenly keeps the fabric flat and smooth. That's essential for hat crowns, circles, amigurumi and sweater yokes.

An increase here means 2 stitches in the same stitch, which adds one stitch each time. So going from 60 to 72 stitches takes 12 increases.

Worked examples

Even split: 60 stitches to 72 stitches. You need 12 increases. 60 ÷ 12 = 5, so each section uses 5 stitches: 4 plain stitches and 1 increase.

[Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 12 times. (72 sts)

Uneven split: 61 stitches to 73 stitches. Still 12 increases, but 61 doesn't divide evenly by 12. The calculator uses 12 sections of 5 stitches (60) and works the 1 leftover stitch plainly at the end:

[Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 12 times, sc in last 1 st. (73 sts)

When there's more than one leftover stitch, it splits them between the start and the end of the row, so the increases stay centered.

Rounds vs rows

In rounds, staggering your increases helps a circle stay round instead of turning hexagonal. A simple way to do it is to start each round at a slightly different point in the repeat. For flat circles, see the flat circle rule in our guide to crochet curling.

In rows, even spacing keeps the edges straight and the fabric from rippling.

The formula

How the Crochet Increase Calculator calculates

Increases needed = target stitches − current stitches. Section size = current stitches ÷ increases (rounded down); each section is (section size − 1) plain stitches plus 1 increase. Leftover stitches are worked plainly, split between the start and end.

Tips

Place a stitch marker at the start of each round so you can check your count.
Count your stitches at the end of the row against the number shown in parentheses.
If you need to more than double your stitches, spread the increases over two rows or rounds.
For amigurumi, increases staggered from round to round give a smoother, rounder shape.