Mochimochi Land was launched in early 2007 as a place where knitted toys and people can live together in a spirit of tolerance.

The toys that inhabit Mochimochi Land are at once cute and strange, and they appeal to adults and children alike. They are all original designs by Anna Hrachovec, a knitter who lives in New York. Anna finds inspiration in Japanese kawaii culture and illustrators like Dr. Seuss. Anna's toys have been featured on The Martha Stewart Show, around the web, and in print. Her original knitted creations have appeared in galleries in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Tokyo.

The Mochimochi Shop specializes in downloadable knitting patterns, but one-off toys might pop up in there from time to time, too. Printed Mochimochi Land patterns are also available for wholesale prices. (Please see the below contact info to inquire.)

John Teti is Anna's husband and support staff. He designed and maintains the Mochimochi Land website.

Contact

For general inquiries, please email info [at] mochimochiland [dot] com.

If you would like to receive Mochimochi Land news and find out when new toy patterns are available, please write MAILING LIST in the subject line.

Press, Publications & Shows

Simply Knitting February 2009: "5 of the best Valentine's Treats"

"Luv-able and Hug-able 2" at gallery hanahou, NYC, December 4, 2008 – January 7, 2009

"Plush You SF" at Double Punch in San Francisco, opening November 7, 2008

"Plush You" at Schmancy in Seattle, October 10 - November 20, 2008

Let's Knit August 2008: "18 Reasons to Knit for Your Home!"

Venuszine.com: "Knit Trip"

Plush You: Interview

The Martha Stewart Show: Featured audience member, February 26th, 2008

Craft Magazine #6: "Which Came First?" pattern

Knitty Fall 2007: Woodins

Craft Magazine #4: Featured in the "Curio" section

Boing Boing: "Knitted Snakes Devours Mouse"

"Luv-able and Hug-able" at gallery hanahou, NYC, November 8 – December 21, 2007

"Plush You" at Nancy in Seattle October 15 – November 15, 2007

"Luv-able and Hug-able" at Gallery LELE, Tokyo, January – February 2007