RS / WS

1batgirl · 07-27-2009, 11:15 PM

I have an odd question ... the pattern shows:

Cast on xx stitches.
K the 1st row from the WS and continue in stocking sts throughout.

Should I knit the first row after the cast on? Aren't knit stitches normally on the RS?

Thanks!

Ingrid · 07-28-2009, 04:42 AM

It depends on the pattern. Maybe they want a purl row to show up as the first row after the cast on. What is the pattern? Is there a link?

suzeeq · 07-28-2009, 02:40 PM

It may mean they actually want rev stockinette stitch, where the knit row would be the WS. Without more about the pattern, it's hard to say.

1batgirl · 07-28-2009, 10:19 PM

The pattern is DROPS number 97-18. From garnstudio.com.
Thanks!

Ingrid · 07-28-2009, 10:22 PM

It looks like you knit the first row (the WS) and then knit the next row as the first RS row of the stockinette. It's probably to reduce curling.

1batgirl · 07-28-2009, 10:27 PM

Thanks ... I'll try this on a small swatch!

suzeeq · 07-28-2009, 10:42 PM

I do that; make a purl row on the RS before beginning stockinette, and it does help keep it from curling so much.