The Wonderful and Wacky Work of Australian Crochet Artist, Deb Elkes

Posted by Danielle | Mar 17, 2020 | Cosplay Patterns, Crochet Patterns, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

Deb Elkes is a creator, mother and LGBTQ ally who crochets dazzling and bizarre creations … everything from ballgowns to costumes to masks, and her work is often in support of the WA AIDS Council. In other words, this is someone I want to know!

I was intrigued by a dress I spotted on Facebook just recently (called Kiss My Arse, see below) and I reached out to Deb for permission to share. That encounter led me to do a search and I found that her other work is just as incredible. Here are some examples of her wacky and wonderful work:

“Kiss My Arse” – Click to see a full 360 view!

Drag Cosplay … in Crochet!

Eyeball Dress Modeled By Drag Queen Katya

Hello Kitty Dress Modeled By Drag Queen Katya

Follow Deb on Instagram at @living_in_a_purple_world.

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