mini dress with tights Nika Leather Bodycon • Shop American Threads Boutique White / L and a sleek draped satin mini skirt Allie & Marcel absolutely understood

Materials Needed Yarn: 5 balls of DK 100% cotton (JCB Cotton in Antique Rose shown any colour works beautifully) Hook: 3.5 mm (yarn states 4 mm) Scissors, fabric scissors, darning needle, stitch/crocodile clips, measuring tape or a box for fringe making Skill Level Confident beginner to intermediate

Made from a luxuriously soft pima cotton blend, these pants will fit before, during and after your pregnancy

You could make an Asian inspired dressing using coriander and add some chilli or siracha sauce to it, or add other soft herbs like dill or tarragon in place of the mint

Skin tone matching is also where pink has a real advantage

If it's a casual gathering, you can wear brighter colors, such as pink or green, which are more playful