Made By Me | Crochet Cover Up Beach Dress

My latest handmade project is a casual crochet cover up that can be worn on the beach or layered up for a laid back day look. It is a loose fitting tunic top/dress with a wide off the shoulder neckline which I love. 

It was a really quick make and I created the loose holey patterning using one easy stitch. Meaning I could create it almost in auto pilot whist watching telly at night or chilling in the garden. I'd say in total it only took me about 5-6 hours over a couple of weeks.

Carry on reading if you want to see how I made this easy crocheted beach cover...

DIY | Vintage Velvet Bow tutorial

Last month I was lusting over some really cute bows in every colour & print imaginable in American Apparel. I thought I'd try making one myself in this vintage-style velvety material I found a scrap of in my house. I chose to attach a bobble instead of a clip so I could wear it in a bun or high ponytail. I love how it instantly gives my hair style a quirky update. 

Here's how I did it ...