[oakstreetknitter]

The first 8 rows of a sweater are in a 1X1 ribbing. Should I slip the first stitch purlwise even when I'm ribbing?

 

[kiwiannie]

I only slip stitches when the pattern says too.

 

[Poledra65]

You can slip the first stitch of each row if you are going to be seaming them, it makes a cleaner edge to join.

 

[skyver77]

I never slip a stitch on rib, would only do so if the pattern calls for it to be done.

 

[Hazel Blumberg - McKee]

You could always add a selvedge stitch on both sides and slip the selvedge slip at the beginning of each row. That'd make a nice and easy edge to sew up.

Hazel

 

[lilita]

I have found easier to do the first st whenever I'm going to attach another part, I found the knots easy to sew one another.
I slip the first st on scarfs, shawls, etc. and look nicer.

 

[tdorminey]

You can slip the first stitch of each row if you are going to be seaming them, it makes a cleaner edge to join.

It makes a smoother, more finished edge even if you aren't seaming it to another piece. It will give you a more professional look on the open edges of your finished piece.

 

[Schipperke]

I always slip the first stitch of any row whether it's garter stitch, stocking stitch or ribbing. I think it makes a much neater edge for picking up to sew up.

 

[bell]

I always slip the first stitch of any row whether it's garter stitch, stocking stitch or ribbing. I think it makes a much neater edge for picking up to sew up.

I'll have to try that. My edges just all ways look so bumpe. Bell

 

[grammyv]

IMHO ~ the answer is "yes". Makes selvage smoother and easier to contruct the garment.
Learned this from an English WWII bride who forgot more about knitting than I will ever know! It's worked for me ever since.

 

[Judyh]

Do you slip the first stitch knit wise or purl wise?

 

[Hazel Blumberg - McKee]

Do you slip the first stitch knit wise or purl wise?

I slip the first stitch purlwise. But see what other people on KP do.

Hazel

 

[Mary Su 2]

If the stitch would be knit, slip it knitwise. If the stitch would be purled, slip it purlwise. I always slip the first stitch, no matter what I'm knitting.

 

[sylviaelliott]

i always slip the first stitch - it gives a much neater edge for sewing up.