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Right Side vs. Wrong Side

When working your crochet projects, have you sometimes wondered which is the right side and which is the wrong side of your work? Actually, the right side is determined by the effect the designer wishes to achieve.

When working in rows where you turn and work the same stitch pattern on both sides of the piece, there is no right or wrong side, unless specifically stated in the pattern, because it is the same on both sides.

When working a pattern that does indicate a right side in the instructions, you may want to add a stitch marker or bobby pin to the first right-side row to make it easier to see at a glance.

When working in continuous rounds, you work from only one side of the piece. So, the right side of the work is the side facing you as you work your stitches.

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