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Double Feature not Science Fiction!

Double Feature not Science Fiction!

April 1, 2023 Andrea Clements

Ok if you didn’t get the reference in The Calming Yarn Blog title it is a play on a song from Rocky Horror Picture Show! I am a massive fan and have seen the movie and production numerous times!

The picture of those sumptuous Rocky Horror Picture Show Lips is by Bea King from Cottontail and Whiskers, who kindly gave me permission to use this picture. You can find the pattern here on her website https://www.cottontailandwhiskers.com/ or here on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rocky-horror-lips

The song Science Fiction is written by Richard O’Brien and goes like this:

Science Fiction Double FeatureFrank has built and lost his creatureDarkness has conquered Brad and JanetThe servants gone to a distant planet

Oh oh oh, at the late night double feature picture show.I want to go, oh oh oh,To the late night double feature picture show.

The Calming Yarn this month is not about Science Fiction but it is about Double Features! Over the past year and a half we have celebrated our amazing Australian designers in our Yarn Me Calm monthly newsletter, showcasing their work and providing links to their social media and places where you can buy their patterns!

I thought that it would be great to have a place where all of these amazing designers can be found! So it is a bit of a ‘Double Feature’ featured in our newsletter and the blog! If you know of other amazing Australian designers don’t hesitate to let me know so I can feature them in the future!

November 2021

This was the first Newsletter where we featured an Australian Designer and who better to kick us off than Mel Harrison of Mel Harrison Designs!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Here are just a few of my makes using Mel's designs.

Aster

Fractal Bloom Project Bag

Elizabethan Rose

December 2021

I have been so lucky to have the amazing Natasha of Buttonnose Crochet create a pattern for the Yarn Me Calm Blog and have made several of her gorgeous patterns.

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Here are a few of my makes using Natasha's designs:

Wrapped Up In You

The Journey

January 2022

Cara Engwarda is an amigurumi artist extraordinaire!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Ellie the Easter Chick

Pip & Cosmo

February 2022

Sue Stapleton of Auburn Craft Crochet Designs creates beautiful designs. I made her fishing for luck shawl and I am currently making Mojitos at Sunset.

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Fishing for Luck Shawl

Mojitos at Sunset Shawl

March 2022

Did you know that we are lucky enough to stock Shelley Husband aka Spincushions books here at Yarn Me Calm? Her patterns are amazing and she has contributed to so many people learning and loving crochet.

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Killarney Square from Granny Square Flair

April 2022

One of my favourite humans, Maggie, loves Periwinkle Crochet designs and we had to showcase Andrea Harding of Periwinkle Crochet's beautiful patterns.

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Tasman Blanket made by the wonderful Maggie.

Elemental Baby Blanket

May 2022

The wonderful Joy Clements of Crochet Road designs pretty pastel perfections!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Millefiori

Flora Square

June 2022

Alanna Miall creates the most phenomenal, size inclusive clothing designs, each piece is an absolute work of art!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Alora Dress

Aviva Skirt

July 2022

Kylie Moleta from Stiched Up craft designs simple but effective goodies including her amazing twist on the humble granny square blanket.

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Spin Your Granny Square

Bijou Blanket

August 2022

Lauren from Hooked by Loz's little dresses are the absolute cutest!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

The Spring Rain Dress

September 2022

Deanne Ramsey of Addydae Designs creates gorgeous designs, shawls, blankets and other wearables, all with a unique flair.

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Bantam

Recollection

October 2022

Pru Raymond from Dear Pru not only designs but runs workshops to help others increase their confidence in knitting!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Gaudi Socks

Slip Float Wrap

November 2022

Criss Wall designs and creates the cutest little critters that she leaves around as Random Acts of Kindness - such a beautiful human!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Crocodile

Baby Fish Fry

December 2022

Sensational Daisy of By Daisy Dot designs the most fabulous vintage vibes! I made one of her tops and it is one of my faves!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Vintage Dreams

January 2023

Farrah from the Crochet Fix's designs are not only gorgeous but many of them are functional too!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

High Tea Shawl

Flower Power Coasters

February 2023

I have followed Inge of Knitknoting on Instagram for soooo long! Her scarves and shawls are the absolute best! So bold and textured they definitely tick all the boxes!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Double Bobble Scarf

Falling Ivy Scarf

March 2023

Pam Eberstadt of Hooks and Hills pages always bring a smile to my face, so bright, engaging and happy they make the world just a little brighter!

If you would like to find her fabulous designs or follow her you can find her:

Hope Springs

Bloom on By

April 2023

Peach and Paige designs are light and airy and filled with a sense of comfort! I have just recently purchased their hanging mini pots and can't wait to get started!

If you would like to find their fabulous designs or follow you can find them:

Hanging Mini Pots

Billie Bloomers

Hopefully you are inspired to create something designed by one of our very own Australian designers! If you do I would love to see them so please share them on Yarn Me Calm Community or on tag #yarnmecalm on Instagram!

Take care and enjoy.

Andrea xxx

1 comment

You need also to look at Aussies like Katieree (https://www.youtube.com/Katieree) and Lily's Crochet Stitches (https://www.youtube.com/liliannasta1116/videos), Andrea – for those of your followers like moi who crochet jumpers. I would give my back teeth to visit for a sit&stitch in that wonderful space you’ve set up; but for a person without a car the journey takes too long. :(