Meet Beaker - this week’s make

There’s something special about settling in with a new project — yarn in hand, a cup of something warm nearby, and that familiar spark of “I can’t wait to see who this becomes.” Unfortunately, I am fully aware of who this will become. I’ve made Beaker exactly 42 times - that’s a lot of meep! meep! meeping! Haha. I made my first Beaker in 2018 and he’s been a hit ever since.

So watching him come to life stitch by stitch these days feels like catching up with an old friend. There’s a certain comfort in shaping those familiar details — the colours, the personality, the quirks — until suddenly you’re holding the zany, chaotic character that you grew up with on telly.

I love sharing these moments with you, because every make feels like a small celebration of creativity, comfort, and the simple magic of handmade things. Whether you’re here for inspiration, patterns, or just a cozy read, I’m so glad you’ve joined me.

So, let’s talk about Beaker — how he came together, what I loved most about making him, and a few behind‑the‑scenes peeks at the process.

Beaker is huge comparatively. He stands at 46cm (18 inches) tall and pretty easy to make. There is nothing too intricate about his construction - joining his fingers together is about as tricky as it gets. His simplicity makes him very easy and straightforward to make. I’ve made him so many times that I could literally make him with my eyes closed - well, I don’t close my eyes but I can pretty much watch Bridgerton episodes back to back without looking down. Haha.

What I will say is that sometimes his lab coat fits a bit too snugly depending on how firmly I’ve stuffed him. Sometimes I’ve stuffed him too firmly so I can barely get his lab coat to fit around his belly to sit nicely with the open edges overlapping as they should.

His hair is his crowning glory and literally what makes him so memorable - that crazy hair. When I think about making him 42 times, I think about all that time brushing out his hair! I use an afro comb to brush, brush, brush one way, then brush, brush, brush the other way. Eventually, I get it to just that perfect consistency of hair, and less like yarn threads.

This coming week, I’m excited about making a custom order of a St John Ambulance. I hardly ever get to make something new so I’m super excited about sharing that journey with you next week.

Take care!

Esma