Learn Anatomy Cruelty-Free By Dissecting Knitted Specimens

November 9, 2015

Emily Stoneking runs an anatomical knitting brand called "aKNITomy" where she transforms fluffy skeins of yarn into the anatomical details of rats, frogs, people, and other creatures.

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

Stoneking sells the specimens as both completed pieces and downloadable patterns on her Etsy page.

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

"Welcome to the icky and cuddly world of knitted anatomy, where biology no longer smells like formaldehyde, but like your favorite sweater."

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

 

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

cruelty free knitting anatomy
Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

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