Rise And Fall

Rise and Fall Socks by Verena Cohrs

What is Being Made

Rise and Fall is a downloadable knitting pattern for socks designed by Verena Cohrs. This toe-up sock design is available in five sizes with finished foot circumferences ranging from 17.5 cm to 22.5 cm (7 to 9 inches), making it suitable for a range of foot sizes. The pattern is recommended to be worn with 0 to 2.5 cm (0 to 1 inch) of negative ease for an optimal fit. Knitters can customize the length of both the foot and leg sections according to personal preference.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level sock pattern employs several essential sock-knitting techniques to create a well-constructed garment. The socks are worked toe-up using Judy's Magic Cast-On, a popular method for beginning socks at the toe without requiring a provisional cast-on. The Magic Loop technique is utilized for working small circumferences in the round on a circular needle. Short rows are incorporated into the pattern, likely for shaping the heel or creating custom fit in specific areas. All shaping and construction is accomplished while working in the round, which creates seamless socks and allows for continuous color and stitch pattern throughout.

Stitches Used

The pattern features two primary stitch patterns. Stockinette stitch serves as the main stitch pattern, worked in the round to create a smooth, classic fabric. 1x1 Half-Twisted Rib is used for finishing details, worked in the round over a multiple of 2 stitches. This rib pattern is created by alternating knit-through-the-back-loop (K1tbl) with purl stitches, which creates a twisted appearance and provides elasticity for cuff or leg sections.

Materials and Gauge

Rise and Fall is designed to be knitted with Triskelion Yarn Scylfing 4-ply, a fingering-weight yarn composed of 75% British Blue Faced Leicester and 25% Gotland wool. This yarn is supplied at 350 metres (382 yards) per 100 grams. Knitters will need 1 to 2 skeins depending on desired foot and leg length. The pattern calls for 2.25 mm / US 1 circular needles to achieve the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 32 stitches by 44 rows over 10 by 10 centimeters, measured in stockinette stitch worked in the round on the specified needle size after blocking.