An ode to the icosahedral virus

....because that's what it is ladies. It's an icosahedral virion (like, say, human papillomavirus, if I must pick just one).
Wha?? (you say).
From wikipedia: "Viral structures are built of repeated identical protein subunits and the icosahedron is the easiest shape to assemble using these subunits." It's quite beautiful actually, the simplicity of it.

Twenty fine faces
Twelve vivacious vertices
Stunning symmetry

(worst haiku ever written)

Anyway, here it is:



And then I made another one:



And now for a confession. I have been invited to RAVELRY! Oh my god, it's so awesome. But I want you to know, dear readers (all 4 of you) that I will not abandon this blog. And if you are a knitter and are not on ravelry, get your ass over there and sign up. You do not know what you are missing out on, honey.

Okay, I've got some more WIPs, but they will have to wait for next time.