Here’s another Shakespearean sock, this one inspired by the balcony scene from Romeo & Juliet:

Romeo:

What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That thou her maid art far more fair than she

Skill Level: Beginning-to-Intermediate Sock Knitter; basic sock construction & basic cabling, bead placement, & chart reading necessary.
Materials: approx. 360-400 yds (330-365 m) of sock yarn. The socks pictured are a size L and used 380 yds of Regia Silk in color 98 (which is black).
Needles: US1 (2.25mm) sock needles
Tools: Cable Needle, beading hook (or dental floss) for placing beads, tape measure, scissors, and tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Sizing: Small (Medium, Large) socks measure 7(8,9) inches or 18(20.25, 23) cm in circumference, leg height, ankle depth, and foot length are all adjustable to fit and preference.
Gauge: 8 stitches and 12 rounds per inch (2.5cm) in stockinette stitch.