From the front of the pattern:

“Stitches twist into a brocade of beaded beauty. The beads sparkle at exactly the right moment in knit time where the stitch pattern creates a lovely lattice of diamonds, beautifully accentuating them. You will not only feel queenly wearing these beauties but will tap into your own knitting queen as these socks flow off your needles.

Beads required: Small (Medium, Large) 300 (380, 400) fewer beads will be necessary if you do not place them on the foot or heel portion of the sock.

Pattern includes stitch charts as well as text instructions.