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WS: Wrong side
The inside of the fabric. 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 WS
The inside of the fabric. In stockinette, wrong-side rows are usually purled.
Common mistake
Working a right-side row twice in a row, which creates a ridge in the wrong place.
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 WS stand for?
WS stands for wrong side.
Does WS change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.