What Does WS Mean in Knitting?
WS means wrong side.
Wrong Side · General Terms
Wrong Side explained
The inside of the fabric — the side that faces in when worn. On stockinette stitch this is the bumpy purl side.
How you might see it written
Patterns aren't always consistent. WS may also appear as ws. The converter recognizes all of these.
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