Crochet Increase Calculator

Calculate how many stitches you need to increase in your crochet project to reach your desired measurement.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Total Stitches = Initial Stitches + (Increase Rate × Number of Rows/Rounds)

Where:
Initial Stitches: Starting number of stitches in your project
Increase Rate: Number of stitches added per row/round
Number of Rows/Rounds: Total number of rows or rounds you plan to work

Results

Total Stitches: 0
Total Increases: 0

Crochet Increase Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Crochet Increase Calculator to plan your crochet projects

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter your Initial Number of Stitches - this is how many stitches you start with.
  2. Set your Increase Rate - how many stitches you plan to add per row or round.
  3. Enter the Number of Rows/Rounds you plan to work.
  4. Click the Calculate button to see your total stitches and total increases.

Example Scenario

Suppose you start with 10 stitches and want to increase by 2 stitches per row for 20 rows:

  • Initial Stitches: 10
  • Increase Rate: 2
  • Number of Rows: 20
  • Total Increases: 2 × 20 = 40
  • Total Stitches: 10 + 40 = 50

Practical Applications

This calculator helps you:

  • Plan projects where you need to gradually increase stitches (like for shaping
  • Ensure your final piece will be the correct size
  • Adjust patterns that don't specify how many stitches to increase