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Jessica Sansome

Tom Daley surprises fans as he crochets his own clothes

Many of us may have picked up new skills in the numerous lockdowns in the last year.

And none more so than celebrity swimmer Tom Daley - who has discovered he is a dab hand at crochet.

The Olympic diver has even managed to create his own version of a £1,750 Gucci dress for his pal, Sophie Lee.

Tom, 26, has been sharing his incredible talent on his dedicated Instagram page, called @madewithlovebytomdaley.

Fans have been left completely surprised.

Alongside an image of Sophie modelling the nautical striped outfit, Tom wrote: "MAKING A £1,750 DRESS! I made this dress for my bestie @xsophielee and if you swipe to the left you'll see what my original aim was to make...it was a Gucci £1,750 dress!!!

"I made it with leftover yarn I had from a previous project! What do you think?!"

Sophie quickly replied: "I LOVE IT!! thank you!!"

But this isn't his first design.

He spent three hours of his day knitting jumpers, cardigans and soft toys for his two-year-old son, Robbie.

A tank top and a pair of woollen Speedos even made the cut.

Showing off his latest threads, Tom wrote: "CROCHET TANK?!

"I thought I would have some fun with trying a new design. I wanted something summery, but also something a little different. What do you think?! I have also made one in black and white...I’ll post that when I get a chance!"

And fans have been amazed.

"So incredibly talented," one praised.

Another said: "PSA: Tom Daley is a crafter."

"AMAZING!!!! You are brilliant !!!!" a third added.

A fourth commented: "Absolutely gorgeous!!! you nailed it, babe!"

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