Spread increases evenly across a row or round, with written instructions like “(sc 9, inc) × 12”.
sc 4, inc, (sc 9, inc) × 11, sc 5
Key
inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
How it works
Enter the stitches you have and how many to add. The calculator shares the plain stitches out evenly between the increases and writes the row out for you, flat or in the round.
Knit example: 120 stitches, increase 12 flat: 120 ÷ 12 = 10 stitches per gap, with half a gap at each end: K5, M1, (K10, M1) × 11, K5. You end with 132 stitches.
Crochet example: 60 stitches, increase 8 in the round. Each increase uses one stitch, so 52 plain stitches share 8 gaps: (sc 7, inc) × 4, (sc 6, inc) × 4, for 68 stitches.
Frequently asked questions
How do I increase evenly across a row?
Divide the stitches by the number of increases to get the gap between them. For 120 stitches and 12 increases that is 10: K5, M1, (K10, M1) × 11, K5.
What is the difference between flat and in the round?
In the round the pattern repeats all the way around. Flat, the increases stay off the edges, so the row starts and ends with about half a gap.
Can I increase more times than I have stitches?
In crochet you can increase in every stitch at most (that doubles the count). For more, work two rounds of increases.