Terrifying. The Ebola virus strikes fear into the heart of everyone.

And yet, it’s also fascinating and beautiful. That’s the wonder of microorganisms, that something so small can change our lives forever.

The Giant Ebola Virus knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and it only involves knitting flat. This pattern is suitable for a confident beginner/intermediate knitter and the finished virus is likely to be about 19 inches (48cm) tall.

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 as per tension advice)
30g black DK yarn (e.g. Stylecraft Special DK 1002 ‘Black’)
Galvanised wire
Polyfil toy stuffing
1 tapestry needle for finishing
Pliers

Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing and Decreasing

Stitches used: Stocking stitch

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