This title is suitable for advanced beginner to intermediate-level knitters who want fun, witty, irresistibly tiny patterns to make as gifts for friends, cute accessories and decorative items. In "Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi", toy knits designer Anna Hrachovec presents more than 30 super-cute, humorous patterns for miniature toys, plus techniques for tiny knitting; ideas for using the tiny knits as wearables, decorations and gifts; and instructions on how to convert a pattern for a tiny project into a bigger toy.
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Anna Hrachovec launched Mochimochi Land (mochimochiland.com), a website and brand of knitted toy patterns, in early 2007. To design her toys, Anna draws inspiration from Japanese kawaii (cute) culture and children's illustrators such as Dr. Seuss. Her original knitted creations have been featured on The Martha Stewart Show and have been exhibited in galleries in New York, Seattle, San Francisco and Tokyo. In addition to her website, Anna maintains a blog (mochimochiland.com/weblog) and a Ravelry group for her fans (Mochimochi Land Lovers). Anna's first book of knitted toy patterns, Knitting Mochimochi, was published in 2010.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Francesca
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just got this yesterday and I love it! I have her other bookKnitting Mochimochi: 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi and they are both wonderful. This one has designs that are way tinier, though! It's so worth it. Her designs are adorable, well-done, and just too cute. The book itself is clever and visually pleasing, the directions are simple, and there are a lot of how-to pictures. I wish she had more books out!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Geom
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was so excited when I heard another Mochimochi Land book was being released, I preordered it, and I'm not disappointed. It's worth mentioning - because some people might not feel the same about it as I do - but some of the patterns in the book have been released previously in PDFs. I don't mind that at all, it gives me a hard copy of some patterns I already had in PDF form, along with new patterns.
There are plenty of new patterns too. I decided to knit the tiny mermaid first, and was surprised how quick and easy it was to knit. It had been a little while since I last knit a Mochimochi Land pattern (been busy with other things) so I had forgotten just how fun these little things are to make. One of my favorite things about Anna Hrachovec's patterns is how clear the instructions are, even for things like detail embroidery, and it's nice the instructions in this book are in keeping with that. Definitely recommend this book :)
There are plenty of new patterns too. I decided to knit the tiny mermaid first, and was surprised how quick and easy it was to knit. It had been a little while since I last knit a Mochimochi Land pattern (been busy with other things) so I had forgotten just how fun these little things are to make. One of my favorite things about Anna Hrachovec's patterns is how clear the instructions are, even for things like detail embroidery, and it's nice the instructions in this book are in keeping with that. Definitely recommend this book :)
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this book! I've already made five little toys, and have countless requests pouring in :) Well written, good illustrations, and it includes all the little basics and background knowledge for the beginning knitter. The patterns are easy, if a little fiddly (but that is to be expected when working on something so small...) and they take such a small amount of yarn and time. There are so many cute patterns! This book has rocketed to my favorite knitting book in the couple of weeks I have owned it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Nancy Queen
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I ordered the digital version of this book and I absolutely love it! I've only had it a little over a week and have already knitted 4 items! All of them are cute, quick to knit, and a perfect way to use up little bits of yarn.
The book calls for fingering weight yarn and also lets you know you can knit them at other gauges. I knitted most of my projects at worsted weight - so adorable!
So far I've knitted the mermaid (love the seashell bikini top), the fish with bubbles, and some cupcakes.
Thanks for all the clever knitting ideas!
The book calls for fingering weight yarn and also lets you know you can knit them at other gauges. I knitted most of my projects at worsted weight - so adorable!
So far I've knitted the mermaid (love the seashell bikini top), the fish with bubbles, and some cupcakes.
Thanks for all the clever knitting ideas!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By larisajane
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I own Anna's first book "Knitting Mochimochi" So I bought this out of loyalty to her cute, Japanese-Esq, anthropomorphic style. Definitely a hit! Everything is super fun and adorable. Not to mention most of these tiny knits take about an hour or so to knit them up. Great for making little gifts or magnets or what-have-you. I definitely recommend this to any knitter interested in Amigurumi, even if you have never knitted before she teaches you in a very simple way so you can be making little toys in no time. Love it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi supports the fact that "everything is more fun in miniature." The idea started out as a whim by the author to see how many tiny things she could knit in a month. Her tiny creations delighted her blog visitors and she was on a roll after that! Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi has a wide variety of creations: animals, food, nature, people, holiday designs and more. I noticed that all of the minis in MochiMochi land have eyes, which just makes them extra cute!
All of the projects actually use very simple knitting techniques and are each designed to be completed in less than one hour with a very small amount of yarn. If you are comfortable with double pointed needle knitting, then the projects should be no problem for you. But if you are new to knitting, there are complete, illustrated instructions in the back of the book that teach the basics for novices. After becoming familiar with those skills, you should be able to move on and try the tiny toys. The book also explains how to make the patterns larger or even smaller (and cuter!).
All the projects are adorably presented in charming settings, with witty and humorous descriptions of each. For instance, tiny corn is "genetically modified for cuteness" and the mini forest "can't see itself for the trees!" There are delightful little reindeer, ghosts, bunnies, and even a barrel full of monkeys with teensy bananas! A chapter in Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi has suggestions for what you can do with these little delights, from tree ornaments to jewelry, which give you the opportunity to cute-ify all kinds of things!
All of the projects actually use very simple knitting techniques and are each designed to be completed in less than one hour with a very small amount of yarn. If you are comfortable with double pointed needle knitting, then the projects should be no problem for you. But if you are new to knitting, there are complete, illustrated instructions in the back of the book that teach the basics for novices. After becoming familiar with those skills, you should be able to move on and try the tiny toys. The book also explains how to make the patterns larger or even smaller (and cuter!).
All the projects are adorably presented in charming settings, with witty and humorous descriptions of each. For instance, tiny corn is "genetically modified for cuteness" and the mini forest "can't see itself for the trees!" There are delightful little reindeer, ghosts, bunnies, and even a barrel full of monkeys with teensy bananas! A chapter in Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi has suggestions for what you can do with these little delights, from tree ornaments to jewelry, which give you the opportunity to cute-ify all kinds of things!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By JY
Format:Paperback
I love this book! I checked it out from my local library to flip through it. I haven't knitted in a while, and I had never used four double pointed knitting needles before. But the tiny mochimochi were too cute to resist! So I picked up some double pointed bamboo knitting needles from Amazon (Clover Takumi) and stopped by my local Joann's to grab some yarn, and started knitting.
The directions are amazingly clear, which is great for a beginner like me that constantly needs reassurance that what I'm doing is correct. I love that she has really clear pictures. However, I did have to check YouTube for some double pointed knitting tutorials, since I'm used to only knitting with two needles.
For absolute beginners, she has a "knitting essentials" section at the back of the book. Even though I'm somewhat familiar with knitting, I still found it very helpful.
I started with the chicken, the first project. It took an entire afternoon and I messed up a lot, but it was worth it. The body shape of the chicken is very forgiving. At the end of the day, I had a cute chicken keychain.
This book is perfect for people who have short attention spans (like me). The fact that you can have a finished project in your hands in a matter of hours is very cool. (My project-attention-span lasts only three days.)
OVERALL, highly recommended. Five stars for the crystal-clear directions, pictures, and five stars for the cute projects.
/\/\/\EDITED 8/28/2012/\/\/\
As another reviewer said, most of the legs/arms/tails are i-cords threaded through the body of the project. Since the stitches are so tiny, it's extremely difficult to get the i-cord through without fear of ripping the stitch or messing it up. I took one star off for this...... Read more ›
The directions are amazingly clear, which is great for a beginner like me that constantly needs reassurance that what I'm doing is correct. I love that she has really clear pictures. However, I did have to check YouTube for some double pointed knitting tutorials, since I'm used to only knitting with two needles.
For absolute beginners, she has a "knitting essentials" section at the back of the book. Even though I'm somewhat familiar with knitting, I still found it very helpful.
I started with the chicken, the first project. It took an entire afternoon and I messed up a lot, but it was worth it. The body shape of the chicken is very forgiving. At the end of the day, I had a cute chicken keychain.
This book is perfect for people who have short attention spans (like me). The fact that you can have a finished project in your hands in a matter of hours is very cool. (My project-attention-span lasts only three days.)
OVERALL, highly recommended. Five stars for the crystal-clear directions, pictures, and five stars for the cute projects.
/\/\/\EDITED 8/28/2012/\/\/\
As another reviewer said, most of the legs/arms/tails are i-cords threaded through the body of the project. Since the stitches are so tiny, it's extremely difficult to get the i-cord through without fear of ripping the stitch or messing it up. I took one star off for this...... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
These patterns are absolutely adorable and so fun and easy to make! Perfect for a quick knit fix and fun little gifts!
Published 1 month ago by keenanmaree
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Fun and Quick to Make!
If you want some insta-gratification for your next knitting project, get this book! Almost all the patterns in this book can be completed in a couple to a few hours with just a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. DeSario
5.0 out of 5 stars
So addictive and fun!
I have made several patterns in this book. The instructions are great and the patterns are easy to follow. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Debs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Itty bitties part deux!
This one I jumped right on and grabbed it before there were none left! I love Ms. Hrachovec's work--All of it--even the adorables that didn't get into book 1 or 2. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Janice Faircloth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorableness Squared!
I love this book! Everyone has been thrilled and cooed over the minis that I have made them. Fortunately, they can translate into larger editions with bigger needles and thread,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Aurora
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book!
I've been reading the mochimochiland blog for years now, and this book doesn't disappoint. Anna writes very clear patterns, and of course her ideas are always adorable and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andrea Carnie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not easy to do!
These items are very cute but you need tiny fingers to make them without being frustrated. My mom is an experienced knitter and took her a long time to make one gnome. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Amazon woman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Too Cute!
This book is filled with really quick, really cute projects that make perfect gifts or stocking stuffers for just about anyone!
Published 6 months ago by JP
5.0 out of 5 stars
Make Millions of Tiny Knits!
If you like to knit tiny things, this is the book for you! From hot dogs to gnomes, and chickens to Christmas trees, this book has a great selection of patterns. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
tenny tine mochi mochi
Absolutely a great book. I thoroughly enjoyed making many little things. They will look great added to my gifts. Awsesome awesome book. Thank for having it in a kindle version.
Published 7 months ago by KBcrochet
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