Crochet abbreviation
What does WS mean in crochet?
The back side of the fabric that faces inward or down.
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| US patterns | UK patterns | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WS | WS |
| Meaning | wrong side | wrong side |
WS is short for wrong side in US patterns; UK patterns write WS (wrong 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.