Staphylococcus Cluster by Butterflylove1

Staphylococcus Cluster

Knitting
March 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 3 - 3.25 mm
30 - 35 yards (27 - 32 m)
Coccus - 3.5cm (1.4 inches) in diameter
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This pattern is available from etsy.com for £2.50.

Urgh! No one enjoys getting sick. And these naughty little bacteria cause all manner of diseases. BOO!!!!!

This staphylococcus cluster is the perfect gift for the microbiologist in your life, or simply an amusing notion to have around your home or lab. And so adorable!

The ButterflyLove pdf Amigurumi Staphylococcus Cluster knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions to make your own little family of Gram-positive bacteria. Simply scale it up or down, just as you desire.

This pattern only involves knitting flat and is suitable for a beginner/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 (US3/3.25mm)
15g purple DK yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK 488 ‘Violet’)
2 black toy safety eyes per coccus (6mm)
Polyfil toy stuffing
1 tapestry needle for finishing

Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing and Decreasing

Stitches used: Stocking stitch

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.

All knitting patterns in ButterflyLove1’s Ravelry shop have been designed and written by Dawn Finney and are protected by law. © 2020 D Finney