I just started an easy 2x2 rib stitch scarf (I’m very new to knitting)…I would like nice edges and read here that I should slip first stitch and knit last stitch (I’ve added 2 extras when I casted on so as not to disrupt the ribbing pattern)…my question is this: when I slip first stitch purlwise, should my working yarn be in front like normal purling, or in back? I saw on another you tube video that for rib pattern yarn should be in back even though slipping PW…she had not added a cast on for KS at ends tho. Hope this makes sense.
Welcome!
Here’s a couple of the variations. You can try them out on small swatches yourself to see which you prefer.
I agree with @salmonmac, you will have to find out what you prefer by doing a test.
This is how I do (which might not be what you want):
I always slip the first stitch without altering the direction of it and by keeping the yarn on whatever side it naturally points to. After slipping the first stitch I move the yarn to front or back depending on if I am going to knit or purl. When I am coming to the end of a row I do a normal knit if I am doing garter stitch. If I do any other pattern with a right and a wrong side, depending on the side, I either knit or purl in a such way that the last stitch gets crossed. This means I knit through the back loop and purl through the front loop.
EDIT: I have to add that I knit Continental Combined style, which means it is easier for me to not alter the orientation when I slip the first stitch. For other it might be easier to alter the direction when slipping the first stitch. Regardless of knitting style, it is possible to achieve the same effect (a twisted last stitch in each row).
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Yes, this is how I am doing it and it is looking fine:) The yarn is baby llama so good Halo and very forgiving anyways. Thank you for your guidance - I am learning so much!