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The wrong side of the work is indicated by the abbreviation "ws." For most knitting, the knitter must stay aware of the right and wrong sides of the work when changing colors and working textured patterns.
Rs means "right side" of the knitting. While some knitting patterns are reversible, many have a right and wrong side. Knitters often mark the right side of the work with a pin or marker to avoid mistakes.
Beginning is abbreviated "beg" in patterns for knitting. An example of use of this term is: beg chart 1. This means to refer to a chart provided in the pattern and work it.
With yarn in back is abbreviated wyib. For example, stitches are almost always slipped with the yarn in back of the work. In working special pattern stitches, the yarn may be moved back and forward more than once as the pattern is executed.
With yarn in front is abbreviated wyif. When wrapping stitches for short rows or making special pattern stitches, instructions may tell you to hold the yarn in front of the work at a time it would normally be at the back of the work. In older patterns, this may be called "yarn forward."
Jang, a past editor if Interweave Knits, is a sought-after knitting instructor. Her knitting blog, "See Eunny Knit," shows off her many designs, including lace patterns.
Deborah Newton, American knitwear designer, is author of "Designing Knitwear" and "Finishing School" among many other patterns and books. She is an expert on knitting technique.
