mattress stitch

[k9mama]

I'm trying to finish a stocking hat. So my question is, when doing the mattress stitch, do you have the work right out or right side in?

[MerigoldinWA]

Have the public side facing you. If you do a part that turns up think about how it will turn up and make sure all parts that will face the public are the side you work from.

[tarrentella]

Have the public side facing you.

public side. i've never heard that before. its kinda quaint sounding.