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Knitting Mochimochi: 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi

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I was in a bookstore, and hadn't realized this book had been released yet, so I was very pleased to be able to buy it. I've already started on the Feet Eaters pattern (the main pattern on the cover of the book).

All of the patterns are incredibly cute, and the instructions for knitting said patterns are very clear, and concise. Lots of beautiful pictures to guide you along the way with construction for pieces that require it (such as the Feet Eaters).

Makes me glad I picked this book, instead of the one I originally went to the store to buy (which was *not* a knitting book)...

Good book for the money, and great patterns for toys and fun little things to decorate your home (or husband's desk at work) with.

I wanted to review this book as it appears on a Kindle for those wondering how it looks. I have been a knitter for over 40 years and am new to books on Kindle so I was a bit nervous about trying a instruction type book on Kindle. I have to say, I am so happy I chose to download this book! It took less than 30 seconds and is beautiful. I am off to knit my first little character. Go ahead! buy this.

This book is full of great patterns for people who want to knit cute little critters for gifts (or for themselves). I love the color images inside, and the instructions are all clear and useful, and easy to follow. I could have done with more pictures occasionally, but it offers enough detail to let you make all the patterns without any problems at all.

I highly recommend this book.

I received my copy last week. I have knitted the No-Bite Bed Bug pattern. It is the cutest ever! The pattern is easy to read and follow. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves knitting cute little creatures. Knowing on how to knit on DPNs is a must. Can't wait to try out the other patterns.

I've been a fan of Hrachovec's knits probably almost from the beginning of when she started her blog, and knew I'd purchase her book when she announced it was in the works. Her toys are amigurumi-style, though they utilize knitted stitches in the round, rather than the more commonly done crocheted toys. Many of them are really clever and even humorous, with an extra sprinkling of "cute."

The book begins with practical information, such as tools needed and how to seam toys together. One thing missing is information on mild machine felting. Many of the earlier patterns from her website utilize this method, and I personally like the results of using wool yarn and then lightly felting it. These toys, conversely, can be made with any type of yarn.

Most of the knits are "just for fun," although a few double as being practical, like a muff and slippers. "For fun" designs include a moose covered in little birds, bed bugs with knitted night caps, and a TV. My favorite is a couch. A few of the knits have urban themes: baby alligators (to fit in with the urban legend of them coming up from the sewer), a cityscape, and a smokestack complete with pollution emitting from it (complete with eyes, of course). If you follow the author's blog, you know she has lately started knitting the tiniest of things. In that vein, this book includes five "nano knits"--human beans, mountains, mushrooms, hamsters, and a little pencil. I uploaded an image of one of the "human beans" I made from the pattern. He's only a little over an inch tall! It looks as though the author's next book will be exclusively on the mini-knit subject.

To be honest, every time I knit one of these toys I ask myself, "What am I going to do with this now?" But they're so cute . . . it's hard to resist making more. I don't plan to make all the knits from this book (out of 20 patterns, I'm interested in possibly making and/or have made nine), but just in general appreciate having a full-color, glossy edition of some of this author's unique patterns. Why should crocheters have all the fun?

This book? I have to be honest. It made me smile. Chuckle. Giggle, even.

These aren't practical patterns, as a rule, but they're not meant to be. Sure, there's a muff that could keep your hands warm, and "feet-eater" slippers, but for the most part? These are just cute things to look at, fun little things to play with. And there's not a darn thing wrong with that.

Can I think of a reason to put wigs on pigs? Or a reason a moose would think it was a bird (and have lots of little, round bird friends)? Well, no, but that's not really the point. They're adorable and diverting and just darn cute. Squirrels on wheels. A grouchy couch. Human beans. All entertainingly photographed. Because, yes, the photographs are just as adorable as the designs. Like the hamsters on their wheel, or the TV Guy eating a tv dinner. Creative.

All designs are presented with suggestions on who might be interested in each design. "Make me for late sleepers who love surprises." "Make us for fungis ... fun girls?" "Make us for urban aspriants or refugees."

Yes, it's definitely safe to say I liked this book. It's really not practical in the least, and it's not even a style of knitting that usually appeals to me, but it won me over at the first flip-through.

I loved the really cute ideas/creatures in this book. I am a beginner knitter, so I am still learning the basics of knitting in the round and using double-pointed needles. I have started knitting one of the creatures, but realized I need to get a stitch holder before I can start the next step.
This book has easy to follow directions. I was not intimidated to try something new. I also loved the pictures!

Knitting Mochimochi: 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi by Anna Hrachovec is, well, it is different. The book contains 20 designs for knitted toys. I am entranced by the designs. In general they are small enough to finish in a very short time. The techniques are fairly simple and give the beginner practice using double pointed needles. In addition, there are many, many pictures of the techniques used to help ease the way.

Frankly, this book is definitely not a must have, but it is a lot of fun and if you are knitter who is looking for something different this might just fit the bill.

This book is fantastic! For you knitters who are like me and don't really like following directions, the back of the book has guidelines on how to make your own designs. The book is filled with great designs and easy to follow instructions! I'm really glad I bought this!

I received this as a gift, and love that the designs are super cute and a little quirky. If you like this kind of cute aesthetic, you will love this. Other people have described the contents/designs already (not many things to wear), or said this is not a must-have for the uber-knitter, but I wanted to chime in on knitting skills. I am neither a beginner knitter or an advanced one, but my skills were somewhat dormant. Nonetheless, I found the book to be accessible and instructive, with sections in the front & back for key skills. Front is for skills used in these creations (e.g. how to attach a limb to a cute creature or stitch up an eye), back section is more like an appendix of basic knitting refreshers (e.g. knit/purl stitches together, casting off, I-cord, which was new to me but not hard). Pictures and clear instructions will teach/remind you how to do this if you're patient. The designs are small, so if you mess up, no biggy. And though I'm not a super-skilled knitter, it does seem that designing your own creature wouldn't be so hard. If anything, I've gotten a better sense of knitting in the round that would help on larger projects too.

If you have kids, or friends who like cute things, these designs make great gifts. Where else are you going to find a knit pig with a wig? Once you attach the eyes and they get cute personalities near the end, it'll be hard to part with them!!