Astro the Tortoise

MEASUREMENTS 22 cm long x 13 cm tall / 8.5” long x 5” tall PATTERN INFORMATION Astro was the first tortoise sent into space aboard a rocket on an experimental mission. During one excursion outside of the ship, Astro was met by a colony of space tortoises who had especially dazzling shells. These distant cousins turned out to be almost identical to Earth tortoises, except that their shells had been crystalized into precious gems by cosmic rays. They helped Astro transform his own plain keratin shell into one of brilliant, colorful Opal before sending him home to share the secret with the rest of the tortoises. This pattern makes a realistic, life-sized tortoise with a removable shell and a strawberry. The model has minimal sewing & loose ends to weave in, despite the numerous color-changes. Includes detailed written directions and 450+ photos to illustrate the steps. Amigurumi Tips booklet available for basic techniques. Please note: This pattern is bought as a downloadable PDF. It’s not sent as a physical product.