"Knitted with red yarn, these simple yet fascinating socks alternate blue and white beads in a simple knit and purl pattern," says Erickson-Schweitzer. "The stripes of beads in the cuff suggest the U.S. flag proudly waving in the breeze." Jaunty and confident, this is a pair of socks for the proud and happy, and really not as complicated to make as they look at first glance. Beads are strung before you start, and if you've never done it, the HeartStrings FiberArts patterns are an excellent way to start; the designer is as thorough and careful a coach as any newbie needs.
