Well lookee here! It’s Tuesday again, and in keeping with BeastieBlog tradition, I’ve some new Beasties for you to meet today – although I think a few of you might already have caught these two little lady monsters on social media over the weekend…
… But this is your chance to get a proper, close-up look at them! As you can see, they are both keen knitters – and even though they’re working on quite different projects, they like nothing better than meeting up and comparing knit notes!
This pair have gone to live with a pair of fellow enthusiasts of all things yarny – Deirdre and Lora, from Irish craft magazine Olann And!
Deirdre thought it might be fun to have a pair of Beastie counterparts to share the work of writing and editing this quarterly magazine… So let’s meet her new monster friend first!
Her favourite colour is pink, so of course Deirdre Beastie had to be pink too… and she’s working away on a rather lovely bubblegum-coloured chunky knit there as well! Also, her cosy cowl is modelled on one of Deirdre’s own recent projects…
… And a quick scan of some of Olann And’s recent podcasts helped me to design her sweet little polka-dot dress!
As for Lora… Well, she’s more into her blue. As you can probably tell!
Her new Beastie friend is also sporting miniature versions of her trademark tortoiseshell glasses and Madonna piercing!
And Deirdre Beastie isn’t the only one to be wearing one of her latest knitted masterpieces! Check out Lora Beastie’s glorious cherry-red cardigan, inspired by one of human Lora’s recent makes…
But the best part of this project was watching Deirdre and Lora meet their Beasties for the first time… And fortunately, they caught it on camera! Here’s the link to Episode 10 of the Olann And Podcast, in case you missed it!
(For the sake of my non-crafty readers, I’ve set the video to start from the beginning of the Beastie segment. But I’d recommend my fellow knitters, sewists and crocheters to ping it back and watch the whole thing – you’ll find lots to enjoy and inspire you here!)
I can’t wait to see what yarny adventures await these two Beasties in their new homes! And be sure to tune back in next week to meet another new monster friend… In the meantime, why not check out Olann And’s latest issue? This time around, they’re featuring some awesome (and FREE!) patterns, sharing some locally-made goodies and dipping a toe into the world of embroidery – all on their spiffy new-look website!
Have a great week, everybody!
The chuckling in the video made me laugh too so thanks for that. These are superb. I love seeing what the beasties look like compared to the people who they twin with. Now I’d love to have a beastie version of me. I may just need to contact you about that so I can save up my pennies for a commission. 😀
Yes, I think this is the first time I’ve actually shown some bespoke Beasties with their humans! And I’d LOVE to make a Beastie version of you… Just let me know when you’re ready to get started 😀
I definitely will.
Haven’t watched the podcast yet, or checked out the magazine, but I certainly will.
These two new beasties are perfect… and I’m glad to see that beasties can use dpns!
Why thank you… And yes, I wanted to mix up my Beastie knitting projects, especially since Lora apparently made A LOT of socks this past winter! Plus making teeny DPNs meant that I got to try my hand at (very basic) whittling! Hope you get a chance to check out Olann And in its entirety – Deirdre and Lora really do a great job with it!
Lovely Beasties! Especially like the glasses! 😎
Thanks Amy! Beastie glasses with real lenses are a new development, but I’m actually pretty happy with how they turned out!
I agree with those lovely ladies, everybody should have a beastie!!
Nice and useful watching, I’m speaking for me, of course, and precisely new ideas, a lot of yarny infos and English improvement! 😀
Heehee, thanks Tajana! I’m glad I was able to share something fun AND educational 😉 And I think I actually screamed with delight when they said everybody should have a Beastie… My sentiments exactly! 😀
I can easily understand your exitement! 😀 Enjoy!!!
*still doing happy dance* 😀
They are so perfect I can barely tell the difference between the real people and their Beasties. Like most mammal identification, though, the dentition is the key to telling them apart. Excellent job and congrats on the shout out!!!!
Hahahaaaaa! 😂😂😂 I suppose the camera angle makes it difficult to see the extreme difference in height – I’ll just mention it now for the sake of anyone attempting Beastie identification in the field. Thanks for stopping by 😀
I think for proper identification from photos you’re going to need to place rulers next to the specimens! Rulers as in the things with inches and centimeters in them, not rulers as in Queen Elizabeth…not sure if she would go for that.
You never know… I reckon she’s been secretly wanting her own Beastie for years, and to feature in an exclusive BeastieBlog photoshoot when her monster is finished! She just hasn’t had the time to get in touch with me to ask, that’s all.
I’m sure it’s on her to-do list. Better start the schematics for the animatronic arm so her Beastie can give a proper royal wave.
NICE! Although I probably should have paid more attention in Technology class… My animatronics skills are somewhat non-existent!
There’s probably a YouTube video for it.
You know, you’re probably right! I’m off to search “make a Beastie wave like the Queen” and see what the interwebs turn up for me…
Um, maybe best not to do that…at least nowhere public. 😦
I love these two!
Thank you! I’m hoping they’ll get up to all sorts of knitty mischief in their new homes!
How fun to see the Beasties with their people versions. 🙂 All the details and colours are just splendid – the likenesses are striking (right down to the tortoise-shell specs. Wow!) And their glee at seeing themselves Beastie-fied is absolutely infectious! Made my day. 🙂
Yaaaaay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it… I’m completely in awe of all the work that Deirdre and Lora put into their magazine, and they’re brilliant for promoting the work of local designers and makers too. And I’m actually kicking myself for not sharing pictures of people with their Beasties before… I think I might need to do a retrospective! Thanks for reading 😀
Yes, what I saw of the magazine is just stunning. I’ll have to check out more. Thanks for sharing this!
No problemo! Enjoy! 😀
You know I love your work. Hope it was okay to nominate your blog for ” One Lovely Blog Award”. Check my latest post for details. ☺
Yaaaaay, thank you! I actually just checked in with your blog and saw the nomination… Much appreciated! 😀
I was a bit scattered in it all!
Ha! Welcome to my life… “Scattered” is putting it mildly 😆
🙂
How did I ever miss the fact that they were knitters??!?! Love. The different weights of yarn are hilariously awesome. Well done on crafting the beasties for these lovely podcasters 🙂
Thanks Melissa! It’s true that the finer details of a Beastie can pass unoticed on the first encounter – so it’s always worth coming in for a closer look! 😉
Brilliant pure & simple 🙂
Thanks, Mrs P! Although I’ve discovered that it’s super nerve-racking when you knit for other knitters! 😨😀
Your commissions were mega !!
The recipients reactions must have been worth every moment of anxiety you put yourself through 🙂 Congratulations on yet another Beastie success story
Thanks, Mrs P! And yes, I did really enjoy watching the first live Beastie unboxing video! 😀
OMG, they are hilarious .. you are so detail oriented, it’s amazing!
I wonder how helen bestie would look. 😉
Hmmm, me too! I’ve never thought of doing a self-portrait Beastie… I wouldn’t want Explorer Beastie and Crablet to get jealous! 😉
You could send out Helen Beastie whenever human Helen is busy with more important things … or when human Helen isn’t in the mood for something. 😀
Hahaha! Poor Helen Beastie… Her life would be all tax returns, dish washing and going to work on rainy days! 😆
Indeed a sad life … i think you would have to make her lots of treats so she doesn’t run away.
Now THAT I can do! I’ll make it up to her with a steady diet of fry-ups, cookies and doughnuts 😀
I wish I was a beastie. 😉
Haha, me too! They have all the fun 😀
Beasties on video!! Woot!!! Nicely done on the little details too. They’re fab. 🙂
Thanks 😀 It was so fun to see the girls meeting their Beasties for the first time!