Patriotic Bead Striped Socks

HeartStrings knitting pattern #A175

Knitted with red yarn, these simple yet fascinating socks alternate blue and white beads in a simple knit and purl pattern. The stripes of beads in the cuff suggest the U.S. flag proudly waving in the breeze.

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Sizing: 4 sizes in child/adult small through adult extra-large
Yarn: 275 - 500 yards fingering weight
Suggested needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm
Gauge: 8 stitches per inch
Beads: 8g - 14 g size 8/0 (3 mm diameter) glass seed beads in each of blue and white
Other notions:
bead stringing needle
markers
tapestry needle
Pictured model: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock color Bold Red and Miyuki beads in colors #151 Transparent Cobalt Blue and #402 Opaque White
Stitch instructions: written
Skill level: advanced beginner

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