Knit Your Own Microbe Plushie!
Knit your own microbe plushie!
Posted by Elizabeth G.
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I was inspired by the cute microbe plushies at GIANTmicrobes.com to create my own little guy.
Say hello to Sam O'Nella!
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You Will Need (4 things)
- US #4 Double Pointed Knitting Needles
- White Yarn for the body
- Red Yarn for the flagellum
- Yarn Needle
Steps (3 steps, 60 minutes)
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1
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 stsCont 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 stsBreak 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.
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2
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!
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3
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