Microglia are one of the main cell types in the central nervous system. They work for the neurons, with different shapes for different tasks. When they have a small, round bodies with long processes that extend around them, they are supposed to be resting, but they are actually on surveillance duty, as they are the brain cops! Moreover, in their free time they have a side gig running a hair salon for neurons who need their dendrites pruned. When resting microglia detect a baddie, they pull in all their processes and get ready for battle, with a more amoeboid shape. However, they are not only the fighters of the brain, but also the cleaners, eating all the debris of the battle. Surely any biologist or neuroscientist will love these giant, cute microglial cells!

The PDF includes step-by-step written instructions, visual references and photo-tutorials to help you, and it is available in English and Spanish.

Sewing needed: None (except for the eyes, but they can be substituted by safety eyes).

Level: intermediate.
You need to be familiar with the basic stitches used in amigurumi (chains, slip stitch, single crochet (US)/double crochet (UK), half double crochet (US)/half treble crochet (UK), increases, invisible decreases,to work on the back bump of a chain). There are photo-tutorials to learn how to do invisible decreases and working in the back bump of a chain with both right- and left-handed versions, if you need them.

Yarn and hooks: You can use any yarn weight you prefer; you only have to choose a suitable hook so you can crochet tight enough for the stuffing not to show.

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