2 sc inc crochet notation means working 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch, the same increase technique as “inc” written out slightly differently by some pattern designers. Both notations are used interchangeably across different pattern writers. This guide gives the direct definition.
Direct Answer
2 sc inc means placing 2 single crochet stitches into a single stitch from the previous round, adding one extra stitch to your total count, functionally identical to the shorter “inc” abbreviation used elsewhere.
Worked Example
A pattern line reading [sc, 2 sc inc] repeat around (18) means single crochet in one stitch, then work 2 single crochet into the next stitch, repeating this sequence around for a total of 18 stitches.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 sc inc the same as just “inc”?
Yes, both notations describe the exact same technique, working two single crochet stitches into one stitch, just written with different levels of detail by different pattern designers.
Want the shorter abbreviation explained too?
See the standard inc abbreviation guide.
See the inc abbreviation guide
