In the world of crochet, there are many different ways to make increases, and each way creates a different texture and result. This is used to increase the surface of the work. As you learn more techniques, you can use them to achieve the effect you want, whether you want to increase the stitches at the beginning or end of the row. Learning how to make increases will expand your possibilities and allow you to give different shapes to your projects. They are also essential to learn for crocheting in the round, whether it's coasters, hats, rugs, and more.