The Moldau

This sock pattern was 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.

The pattern is divided into a series of four clues to be released on July 1, 8, 15 and 22 of 2025. Because it is designed as a mystery no photos of the finished socks are present on the pattern page or in any of the clues. Please use a spoiler image as the first photo of your Ravelry project page if knitting along in the MKAL.

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

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