Knit your own Beaded Shamrocks Socksusing these clearly-written instructions by knitwear designer Jackie E-S of HeartStrings FiberArts.

Beaded Shamrocks Socks celebrate St. Patrick's day and Springtime - shamrocks and the promise of faith. Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock to communicate the doctrine of the Trinity. The three leaves combine to make a single plant, just as the Father, Son and Holy Ghost combine to make the holy Trinity.

Cuff is sideways knitted in garter stitch; remainder of sock is knitted conventionally in the round. A knit-woven spot stitch pattern decorates heel flap and band at toe.

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