I was inspired by the cute microbe plushies at GIANTmicrobes.com to create my own little guy.
Say hello to Sam O'Nella!
You Will Need
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- PROJECT BUDGET
- Almost Nothing
Knit Your Own Microbe Plushie!
Knit your own microbe plushie!
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Body
CO 6 st with MC, divide between needles and join for working in the round
Round 1: kfb in every st, 12 st
Round 2: k all sts
Round 3: *kfb, k1* to end of round, 18 sts
Cont in st st until your microbe is as long as you desire. At this point, embroider eyes & stuff to firmness desired.
Dec Round 1: *ssk, k1* to end of round, 12 sts
Round 2: k all sts
Round 3: *ssk* to end of round, 6 sts
Break yarn leaving an 18" tail & stuff a little more if desired. Draw yarn through rem sts & pull tight. Make a tiny knot near the top & hide yarn inside your microbe's body. -
Flagellum (make as many as desired)
Co 2 st in CC & knit an i-cord
I knit mine about 4 in long, but you can make them however long or short you want! -
Sew flagellum on the microbe's body as shown in the picture or wherever you want. Be creative!
Enjoy playing with your microbe--at least you don't have to wash your hands afterward. ;D
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Posted By:Elizabeth G. »
January 18, 2008 03:27
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Cat Morley
18 Jan 03:28
I love love love this, it's so cute!
Darling Niki
18 Jan 05:43
Omg lol I <3 this! I can see making a whole line of microbes!!
Fee
18 Jan 22:42
:] Awww! This is shooooooooooooo adorable! Do you know if one can crochet something of the sort? :3
Anna!
19 Jan 00:09
Boy! I'm glad they aren't really that big - think of all the damage they could do.
And nobody would try to stop them, because they are so darling.