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 designed by Anna Hrachovec, who lives in New York and draws her inspiration from Japanese kawaii culture and illustrators such as Dr. Seuss. Anna's toys have been featured on The Martha Stewart Show, around the web, and in print. In addition, Anna's original knitted creations have been exhibited in galleries in New York, 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 information 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

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

"Let's Play" at Double Punch in San Francisco, opening November 7, 2008

"Plush You" at Schmancy in Seattle, opening October 10, 2008

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