Knit your own Easy Elegance Ensemble using these clearly-written downloadable 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.

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).

Model photos for Tilli Tomas (c) Luis Brens Photography.