Crochet abbreviation
What does RS mean in crochet?
The public, front side of the fabric.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | RS | RS |
| Meaning | right side | right side |
RS is short for right side in US patterns; UK patterns write RS (right side).
Sources and scope
- Craft Yarn Council: Crochet Abbreviations Master List
Reference for US abbreviations and the main US/UK stitch-name differences. A designer's own abbreviation key takes precedence for special stitches.

