What does RS mean in knitting?

Your pattern may abbreviate either of the two to: RS row – right-side row. WS row – wrong-side row. Right-side = tail on the right.

How do you tell right side of knitting?

The easiest way to distinguish the sides is to look at a simple swatch in Stockinette Stitch. The flat side with all the V's on it is the "right" side. The bumpy purl side is the "wrong" side. If your pattern calls for Reverse Stockinette, it's the opposite.

What do RS and WS mean in knitting?

This means that on Row 1, which is the right side of the piece (RS), you will knit all 12 stitches on the needle. Then for Row 2, the wrong side (WS) of the piece, you will purl every stitch.

Which is Rs in garter stitch?

THE FIRST WAVELET MADE ON THE FIRST ROW directly above the cast-on. That's it. There is no difficulty, no big secret. You just need to remember what a knit or a purl stitch looks like and which stitch you are working.

Is cast on row right side or wrong side?

The tail at the bottom of your work (the yarn leftover from the cast-on row) should fall to the right of your work. When knitting in stocking stitch, this is what the right-side of your work will look like. If your pattern tells you to end on a RS row, your final row would start with the tail on the right-hand side.

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What does ending with a right side row mean in knitting?

Ending with a right side row means that you complete a right side row before moving on to the next instruction in your pattern. So, in the next step, the wrong side is facing you (bumpy side).

Is the first row in knitting the right side?

Most patterns start on the right side. This means, that every odd-numbered row you knit is the right side, and every even-numbered row means knitting the wrong side.

How do you read a knitting chart?

Charts for flat knitting are read in the same direction you would knit your work: starting from the bottom and reading from Right to Left (←) on RS rows (usually the odd-numbered rows) and from Left to Right (→) on WS rows (usually the even-numbered rows).

What does ending with a WS row mean?

When your pattern tells you to end on a wrong side row it means that the last row you knit is the one on the wrong side (hidden side) of your project. So if you are knitting in stocking stitch (stockinette) the last row you work is a purl row so that you are ready to knit the next row.

Does slip stitch count as a stitch?

Does a slip stitch count as a stitch? No, a slip stitch does not count as a stitch in most every situation. Of course, if you are working exclusively in slip stitch for a pattern that would be different.

What does K2 mean in knitting?

These letters are usually followed by a number that tells you how many stitches to work – so K2 means "knit two stitches".

Does wool have a right and wrong side?

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Sometimes it is difficult to tell the right side of the wool fabric from the wrong side. Usually the fabric is folded with the wrong side out when purchased. If you can't tell the difference, be sure to use the same side as the right side for every garment piece.

Why is pinning on one end of the Grainline is important?

Pinning one end of the grainline allows you to adjust the other end of the grainline as needed. Measuring the distance between your grainline and selvage can also be done with a tape measure. This is a closer look of measuring the distance between your grainline and your fabric selvage.

How does wrong side differ from right side?

Right side: When instructions mention the "right side" of fabric, they are talking about the "printed" or "pretty" surface of the fabric. You usually sew things with right sides together so the stitching will be on the inside of the finished project. Wrong side: The other surface is the "wrong" side of the fabric.

Is the cast on row considered Row 1?

The cast on itself is not counted, however, some cast on methods create both a cast on and a knitted row. For example, the most popular cast on, the long tail method, creates both a cast on and a knitted row. So in this case, you would count that as the first row.

Is the long tail cast on the first row?

Because of the fact that the long tail cast on is really a variation of a backwards loop cast on with the first row already worked, it often counts as both the cast on and the first (right side) row. However, when this is not practical for the project at hand and the cast is not counted as the first row.

Does the cast off row count as a row?

The cast on doesn't count as a row. But it's easier to count all the rows in the worked fabric, below the needle, and just not count the loops on the needle. Some may disagree with me. It doesn't matter, as long as you are consistent within your own work.