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.

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking
Stoneking sells the specimens as both completed pieces and downloadable patterns on her Etsy page.

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."

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking

Credit: aKNITomy / Emily Stoneking
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