Knit your own Easy Elegance Ensemble using these clearly-written instructions by knitwear designer Jackie E-S of HeartStrings FiberArts.
Indulge yourself! A stylish hat and fingerless mitts that are so easy to make in luxury yarn already plied with crystals or other accent yarn of your choice.
Preview sample cover page
Model photos for Tilli Tomas (c) Luis Brens Photography.
Instructions for 2 sizes: adult small-medium [large-extra large]. Made with coordinating yarns with similar worsted weight gauges: main yarn (M), and an accent yarn (A) that is pre-strung and plied with crystals or beads. Size US 10 / 6 mm needles suggested for gauge of 4 stitches/inch over stockinette stitch; US 7 / 4.5 mm needles for plaited ribbing, and crochet hook size D / 3 mm for making the chain stitch loops. Shown in Tilli Tomas 100% spun silk, Mariel's Crystals and Simply Heaven, color 180. Written stitch instructions.
- Hat: 20 [22]" headband circumference; 80 [100] yards (M); 15 [18] yards (A)
- Mitts: 8 [9]" hand circumference; 100 [125] yards (M); 8 [9] yards (A).
