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

Posted by Danielle | Jul 19, 2017 | Amigurumi Patterns, Crochet Patterns |

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

Crochet Tardigrade / Water Bear Amigurumi Tutorial Pattern from Simba Toys

Tardigrade (water bear) pattern by Hepp

Tardigrade Crochet Amigurumi Pattern By Lotta’s Ark

Free Water Bear (Tardigrade) Pattern By Luna Adelt

Free Knit Steve the Tardigrade Pattern by Sofia Raak

BONUS Cross-Stitch Pattern!

Tardigrade Cross Stitch pattern by TheSoftScientist

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