I started making viruses last year. I am a virologist by day, so it was a natural subject choice for me. I started out with flu (which is what I work with), and then moved on to other viruses. At this point, the HIV viruses have been the most popular. A part of the proceeds goes to a charity whose goal it is to improve the quality of life and healthcare for Africans with HIV/AIDS.
I am thinking of other viruses I can crochet – chicken pox may be next.
- Naomi of lepetitbijou.etsy.com
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Sign in to add your ownSweetWolf says:
Crocheted viruses...virusi... (what's the pural??) Very clever and oddly inspiring! Thanks!
4 years ago
dismantled says:
This is such a great idea, and I love that you're donating part of the sales to an HIV related charity. I also love your Ebola virus...I've always had a fascination with Ebola (blame The Hot Zone & all of those other books).
4 years ago
aephemera says:
I'd like to see the Hepatitis C virus. Do you do them custom?
4 years ago
IzabelDesigns says:
That's one virus I would like to give for Xmas this year ! A fun gift+ a donation to charity= good for every body :)
4 years ago
stephpeachey says:
what a fab idea!! keep up the good work!! and im with Dismantled on Ebola...fascinating thing.
4 years ago
sarabands says:
Naomi, I teach Middle School science. These are so cool!
4 years ago
SweetMeats says:
Have you ever seen these? http://www.giantmicrobes.com/ Great minds think alike!
4 years ago
PaganoDesignWorks says:
What a wonderful intersection of art and science...great ideas DO grow in petri dishes!
4 years ago
Vanessa says:
giantmicrobes are so crazy.
4 years ago
beadbooty says:
The others may be cute and cuddly but I think the ebola is my fave! I love your viruses!
4 years ago
jenerator5000 says:
Love it! So cute!
2 years ago
LondonParticulars says:
You really can find every ting on etsy, now we just need a code write to crochet a computer virus!
2 years ago