Stuck before I start! RS of rib?

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Hello
This feels daft…

1 x 1 Rib section
Row 1. k1, p1, etc
Row 2. p1, k1, etc
Work in 1 x 1 Rob for 10cm ending with RS row

Which is the right side? Row 1?
Does it even matter?
Next row is a purl row of decreases setting up for stocking stitch.

Thanks
New pattern , new set of inexperienced questions on their way!

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If you used long tail cast on, one side of the cast on looks better than the other. Use the side you like better as RS.

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Thank you.
Yes I am using long tail cast on, does that mean row 1 is RS?

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If you had the needle in your right hand and the yarn in your left hand while doing long tail cast-on, I would consider the first row you work as WS. But it is completely up to you to define any side as the RS or the WS.

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Thank you

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Just come back to say I can see it now!
I was knitting a swatch earlier and couldn’t tell the difference from one side to the other although I knew there had to be.
Now I’ve started on my project, I can actually see and feel one side is smooth like knit and the other bumpy like purl.

I had to cast on 4 times as I kept discovering loops which were not real cast on stitches…
And I’m also knitting in black yarn which I knew wouldn’t be a good idea.

Not off to a great start really but at least I’ve clicked with the RS WS of cast on!
Thank you again :blush:

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