The abbreviation inc directs a knitter or crocheter to increase the total stitch count on the current row or round. Without a specific technique attached, it generally means to use the crafter's preferred method of adding a stitch, such as knitting into the front and back of a loop or making a yarn over. It shapes garments by widening the fabric.
Heard on the job
The pattern says to knit five, then inc one stitch at the end of the row.
Also heard as
- increase