01-02-2017

I was just checking out the beast pattern and I added some notes to self to put in some extra increases for a fatter butt, I am really looking forward to this project!

My attempt at a fat butt also resulted in a more rotund belly. perfect! The horns were the hardest part (only because I didn’t pay enough attention to the pattern and I neglected to use stitch markers). I ended up taking out some rounds so they would be smaller.

01-05-2017

I’m done with my beastie. I thought beady little eyes and a rat tail would be some nice finishing touches.

01-08-2017

This really was a blast. I think I have noticed that the little voice within that says stuff like this is too hard or it will come out wonky, or you are just wasting your time with this project has gotten quieter since the project. Seeing how my beast turned out and also seeing everyone else’s beasties, they all seem to have some endearing qualities no matter how we tried to make them scary or icky. Laughing at or having warm fuzzy feelings towards it kind of takes the wind out of the sails of the monster called self doubt. I am a Harry Potter fan and I think of the scene in one of the movies where Ron conquers his fear of spiders with an image of the huge spider wearing roller skates.

01-13-2017

An additional lesson learned from this project just filtered down through the brain…
We must try to love every part of ourselves even the nagging beasts within. I began this project thinking I would do battle with my inner beast and try to beat him. Instead I have learned to love not only my own, but everyone else’s too, no matter if they represent such undesirable qualities. I guess we can learn to love every part of others as well. There have to be exceptions for extreme circumstances!