Crochet a soft happy macro version of that workhorse of the circulatory system, the red blood cell, or RBC for short. Makes a fast, easy, cute gift for a special nurse in your life or a pre-med student. For extra plasma-inspired cuteness, team it with my White Blood Cell and Platelet patterns http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/white-blood-cell-...
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Finished RBC is about 4 inches (10 cm) wide. You will need an E/3.5mm hook, worsted-weight yarn, two 9mm or 10mm black eyes, calf-length tube sock for stuffing, and black embroidery floss.

Pattern is for those with beginning to intermediate crochet skills and basic needle-work skills. Parts are made in spiral rounds. To make RBC, you will need to know how to:
-- read a crochet pattern
-- chain
-- single crochet
-- single crochet decrease or invisible decrease
-- optional: magic adjustable loop
-- basic needlework such as whipstitch and running stitch

Pattern includes:
-- definitions of stitch abbreviations
-- materials list, including recommended yarn and where to find mat’ls
-- instructive photos
-- links to helpful online crochet tutorials

I am happy to answer questions via email at janawhitley@yahoo.com