Mitosis Brooch

Celebrate the wonder of life by making this cute little mitosis brooch! Capturing the moment when two daughter cells are created, this little brooch would make the perfect gift for your geek sister or mom. You can also leave off the brooch fastening if you would just like to have a cool plush around the lab. The Mitosis Brooch pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions to make your own miracle of creation. This pattern only involves knitting flat and is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter. What you will need: 2 knitting needles (US2/2.75mm or as per tension advice), 5-10g pink yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK 158 ‘Rinky Dink Pink’), 4 black toy safety eyes – 6mm, Polyfil stuffing, 1 brooch fastening (optional), 1 tapestry needle for finishing Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing, Decreasing Stitches used: Stocking stitch