Need explanation please!

[crystalle]

If I am slipping purlwise at the beginning of each knit row, in order to keep the sides neat (as in a scarf) would I have the working yarn in front when I am slipping purlwise? Or does the working yarn stay at the back?? All the rows are knit. The first stitch is slipped purlwise only to get a straighter edge. Thanks!

[Knit4Pie]

Leave the yarn at the back. You're just slipping the st purlwise so it isn't twisted.

[kaidyddd]

If I am slipping purlwise at the beginning of each knit row, in order to keep the sides neat (as in a scarf) would I have the working yarn in front when I am slipping purlwise? Or does the working yarn stay at the back?? All the rows are knit. The first stitch is slipped purlwise only to get a straighter edge. Thanks!

It's a matter of preference in how you would like the edge of the scarf to work, but I would suggest bringing the yarn to the front as if to purl, then slip the stitch and take the yarn back for the knit stitches. This will leave a smooth edge of elongated stitches.

[cam90066]

I also have the yarn at the front (consistent with purling). Slip pw, then put yarn to back (if the next st is K). It helps 'align' the stitches more, IMO.

cam

[MerigoldinWA]

I like to slip it with the yarn in front too.