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RS: Right side
The side of the fabric that will face outward when worn or displayed. This is a structural term: it tells you where you are in the pattern or how to treat the rows, rather than a stitch to work.
How to work RS
The side of the fabric that will face outward when worn or displayed. Patterns often give right-side rows as odd numbers.
Common mistake
Losing track of which side you are on; place a removable marker on the right side.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does RS stand for?
RS stands for right side.
Does RS change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.