4 Crochet Tardigrade Patterns, Plus One For Knitters & Cross Stitchers … This 8-Legged Wee Beastie Will Outlive Us All

Posted by Danielle | Jul 19, 2017 | Amigurumi & Kawaii, Crochet Hacks | 0 |

Last week, Gizmodo published a story on tardigrades and how they’re sure to inherit the earth. These micro-animals can withstand radiation, total dehydration, freezing, “the vacuum of space, and even the intense pressure found at the bottom of the Marianas Trench.” Oh, and they’ve also survived five mass extinctions.

4 Crochet Tardigrade Patterns, Plus One For Knitters ... This 8-Legged Wee Beastie Will Outlive Us All

Water Bear Crochet pattern by McReimanDesigns

Tardigrade Pattern By GatoFu

Tardigrade (water bear) pattern by Hepp

Tardigrade Crochet Amigurumi Pattern By Lotta’s Ark

Water Bear (Tardigrade) By Luna Adelt

BONUS Cross-Stitch Pattern!

Tardigrade Cross Stitch pattern by TheSoftScientist

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Danielle Holke is a long-time knitter, first taught by her beloved grandmother as a young girl growing up in Canada. In 2008 she launched KnitHacker, a lively blog and knitting community which has since grown to be a popular presence in contemporary knitting culture, reaching more than a million readers each year. As a marketing professional, Danielle advises and works with a motley squad of artists, yarn bombers, film makers, pattern designers, yarn companies and more. Learn more about her latest book, Knits & Pieces: A Knitting Miscellany.