What better way to show someone you care than to make them their very own herpes plush?!

Maybe they’re suffering from a nasty cold sore, feeling a bit rough ‘down there’ or valiantly working on a vaccine for this nasty little critter? Whatever the case, this version is soft and sweet and is sure to bring a smile to their face.

The ButterflyLove pdf Herpes Simplex Virus knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and handy hints along the way. It only involves knitting flat and is suitable for an intermediate knitter.

You can also contact me at any point if you need technical advice or have any other queries.

What you will need:

2 knitting needles (US2/2.75mm or size required to match tension advice)
20g of pink yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK 350 ‘Spicy Pink’)
2 plastic toy eyes (9mm)
Acrylic toy stuffing (polyfil)
1 tapestry needle for sewing up

Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing and Decreasing, making bobbles

Stitches used: Stocking stitch

This pattern is currently just available for email delivery for US, UK, EU and Australian customers. Your pattern will be emailed to your Etsy email address within one day of purchase - please include a note to seller if you would like me to use a different email address. Happy knitting!

Why not checkout the ButterflyLove knitting pattern collection at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyLove1?section_id=6641225

This pattern is sold on the condition that it will be used for personal use only, e.g. making gifts for family and friends, not for commercial purposes.

Please note that whilst my creations are designed to brighten people’s days, having herpes is no laughing matter and I don’t wish to downplay the real mental and physical suffering people experience. If you’d like to find out more, the Herpes Association has some great information:

https://herpes.org.uk/

All knitting patterns in ButterflyLove1’s Ravelry shop have been designed and written by Dawn Finney and are protected by law.

© 2024 D Finney