Lace, ribbed textures and beads combine for the look of Tartan plaid in these handsome calf-high socks topped with spiffy Scotch garters (optional). Charted and written stitch instructions.

Knit the Beaded Faux Argyle Socks for Adult Medium with 375 yards of Fingering Weight Yarn. The pictured socks were created with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Yarn. You will need 860 size 8/0 (3mm) glass seed beads in a main color (25g), 388 in a secondary color (10g), and a bead stringing needle. For the optional Scotch garters you will need 2 twisted cords or narrow trim, each approximately 20" long. Suggested needles are US 1 (2.25mm) Double Point or Circular Needles.