Knit your own Luxe Hat using these clearly-written instructions by knitwear designers Jackie E-S and Laura Andersson for HeartStrings FiberArts.

Luxe Hat is soft and classically elegant ... with that touch of simple sophistication. This hat is designed to feature luxury yarns -- ours is knitted in baby alpaca and bombyx silk.

A simple roll-brim softly frames the face, then three eye-catching Norwegian Braid Bands encircle the main body of the hat. Purl ridges in the decorative crown shaping both define and mask the decrease lines, giving a subtle finish that adds textural interest.

Adult small-medium [large] - finished circumference 20½[21½]" to fit head to approximately 22[23]". Sport/ DK weight yarn 120[130] yards of main color, 12 yards contrast texture/color. 5 stitches/inch, size US 7 / 4.5 mm needles suggested. Shown in Haneke "Fancy" Exotics (a thick-n-thin slub yarn) baby alpaca/merino/tencel and Treenway Bombyx Silk. Written stitch instructions.