Question about binding off (re: Pimlico Shrug)

General Knitting
1

When one is binding off, is there a preferred way to do it when you will be picking up those stitches for ribbing?

I am binding off on a knit row, but it looks like maybe binding off on a purl row would be better since I will be picking up those stitches on the knit side.

Does it matter? Has anyone noticed a difference if they have done it both ways?

This is for the Pimlico Shrug (from Knit 2 Together), if anyone has already made this.

Any wisdom or insight is much appreciated!

2

It would be easier to pick up using a purl BO, but yoy could also do a ribbed bind off, and that would work great, too.

3

I’m unfamiliar with the pattern, but I’m wondering why you need to bind them off if you’re just going to pick them up again? :??

4

You’ve got a point. Why is that?