Macrophages are so cool! They keep you well by engulfing and digesting all sorts of nasty things (microbes, cancer cells, etc.) that might make you ill. Hurrah!

And this macrophage is so cuddly, it can also keep you company at bedtime, just in case those nasty monsters under the bed are real :)

The ButterflyLove pdf Amigurumi Macrophage knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions to make your own cute white blood cell.

This pattern only involves knitting flat and is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter. 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 (US3/3.25mm or as per tension advice)
30g double knit light purple yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK 219 ‘Lilac’)
5-10g double knit dark purple yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK 197
‘Purple’)
5g double knit white yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK 251 ‘White’)
2 black toy safety eyes (15mm wide)
Polyfil toy stuffing
1 tapestry needle for finishing

Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing and Decreasing, Applique and embroidery

Stitches used: Stocking stitch

Why not checkout the ButterflyLove knitting pattern collection at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyLove1?section_id=6641225

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. © 2019 D Finney