The Moldau

**This sock pattern was originally designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry as the July 2025 Mystery Sock (or MOCK) to fit the featured theme ‘Art & Music’.** The inspiration for these socks was the symphonic poem ‘The Moldau’ (also known by its Czech name ‘Vltava’), one of my favourite classical music pieces. **Size and measurements** Women’s S, M, and L to fit leg circumference 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm [7 (7.75, 8.75)”]. Leg length including heel results in 23 (23.5, 24) cm [9 (9.25, 9.5)”]. Foot length is adjustable. **Material** 1 skein of fingering weight yarn with a yardage of approximately 400 m (437 yds) per 100 g *Used in the sample: PondeRosa Sockenwolle 4-fach, 420m/100g, 75% Merino, 25% Nylon in colourway 'Meeresrauschen'* Size 2.25mm / US size 1 DPNs or circular needle(s) for your preferred method to knit in the round 5 stitch markers, cable needle, darning needle **Gauge** 32 sts /42 rows = 10 cm/4” in Stockinette stitch, blocked