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Archive for April, 2007
Off to Japan
Apr 12th
Tomorrow my husband and I are leaving for our much-awaited Christmas present (from him to us): two weeks in Japan! We’ll spend a few days in bustling Tokyo (shopping, shopping, shopping), a few in Okinawa, (beaches and snorkeling and kayaking), and a few around Nagoya (friends and hopefully a little rural side trip).
My internet access will be a little spotty, but I hope to update the blog with yummy Japan things as often as possible.
To kick off an exciting two weeks, here are a few randomly selected favorites from past rising-sun-land experiences:
Manga: Avant-garde publication Garo from the 1960s – discovered in the Shibuya Mandarake.
Movie: Densha Otoko (“Train Man”) – a silly otaku-themed romantic hit that I saw at the reserved-seating Roppongi Hills movie theater.
Music: Glay concert my friend took me to in Nagoya in 2005 – crazy coordinated participatory arm gestures for 3 hours straight!
Craft: An old knitting magazine I picked up at a flea market – check out those charming choppers.
Two New Patterns in Mochimochi Land!
Apr 11th
It’s an extraordinary day in Mochimochi Land when not one, but TWO new patterns are added to the shop!
Announcing…
Hrumph
A grumpy little monster, he may resent you for knitting him, but that’s his problem!
And everyone’s favorite treat…
Sausage Dogs
These pups are linked together sausage-style. All the better to sniff one another’s butts!
Free Pattern: Grass
Apr 9th
This is a free and easy pattern for you to make and share. Please check out the Mochimochi Land Shop for more patterns that you’ll love!
Happy Spring! These little guys are popping up everywhere. Make one or more to celebrate the season.
Would You Like to Test a Mochimochi Land Pattern?
Apr 7th
I’m currently looking for a couple of people to test knit a baby elephant named Pepto.
If you’re interested in testing the pattern, and if you think you could test it within the next two weeks (knitting the pattern should only take about two days), please send an email to info [at] mochimochiland [dot] com.
Update: Thank you to those who volunteered to test Pepto! For others who are interested in test knitting Mochimochi Land patterns, please keep checking the blog for future opportunities.
Sleepy Snake and Mischievous Mouse
Apr 6th
This looks like trouble….
Don’t be alarmed! Mischievous Mouse is just playing with his friend Sleepy Snake.
You do have permission to be alarmed, however, by the terrible toupees both are wearing.
