Astrocytes are not as famous as neurons, but they are as important as those! Astrocytes are star-shaped cells that take care of neurons: they feed them, protect them, nurture them… They are the nannies of neurons! Surely any biologist or neuroscientist will love this giant, cute astrocyte!

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

Level: beginner.
You need to be familiar with the basic stitches used in amigurumis (chains, single crochet (US)/double crochet (UK), slip stitches, increases, invisible decreases, crochet in the back bump of a chain; there are photo-tutorials to learn how to invisible decrease and how to crochet in the back bump of a chain with both right- and left-handed versions, if you need them), and with sewing parts.

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 so the stuffing does not show.

Feel free to contact me here or on Instagram to give me your feedback or if you have any doubt!

This pattern and its contents are only for personal use; please, do not copy, edit, redistribute or sell this pattern. You are welcome to make and sell items using my pattern, as long as you don’t post the pattern anywhere, and use your own photos to sell them. I would love it if you mention me as the designer when posting online or selling finished items. Thank you!