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 said 12 years ago
Crocheted viruses...virusi... (what's the pural??) Very clever and oddly inspiring! Thanks!
dismantled said 12 years ago
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).
aephemera said 12 years ago
I'd like to see the Hepatitis C virus. Do you do them custom?
IzabelDesigns said 12 years ago
That's one virus I would like to give for Xmas this year ! A fun gift+ a donation to charity= good for every body :)
stephpeachey said 12 years ago
what a fab idea!! keep up the good work!! and im with Dismantled on Ebola...fascinating thing.
sarabands said 12 years ago
Naomi, I teach Middle School science. These are so cool!
SweetMeats said 12 years ago
Have you ever seen these? http://www.giantmicrobes.com/ Great minds think alike!
PaganoDesignWorks said 12 years ago
What a wonderful intersection of art and science...great ideas DO grow in petri dishes!
Vanessa said 12 years ago
giantmicrobes are so crazy.
beadbooty said 12 years ago
The others may be cute and cuddly but I think the ebola is my fave! I love your viruses!
jenerator5000 said 11 years ago
Love it! So cute!
LondonParticulars said 10 years ago
You really can find every ting on etsy, now we just need a code write to crochet a computer virus!