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Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi is Here!
Aug 16th
The big wait is finally over—Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi is here!
I’m hoping for a tiny knitting revolution as knitters pause briefly from bigger projects to make some itty-bitty toys… and then get hooked on tiny knitting!
This book is extra-special to me because it all started right here on the Mochimochi Blog, when I began a challenge to design a new tiny toy every day for a month in 2009. That challenge has been ongoing on a weekly basis ever since then, and the enthusiasm, ideas, and funny captions that you readers have contributed made it possible to keep going and even to turn it into a book!
Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi features more than 40 patterns from my tiny challenge, plus a few more than I haven’t shown on the blog yet. It also features the beautiful photography of Brandi Simons, who knows how to start a fire indoors and not burn up the Tiny Caveman who’s standing next to it!
Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi is available at Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, and at other bookstores all over the US. If you have a favorite local yarn store, they hopefully have it too! And there are now signed copies available in the Mochimochi Shop as well!
If you’re in the NYC area, I’ll be doing a book signing at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio on Thursday, September 8th. RSVP is required, so sign up at the LBYS website asap!
Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi Preview: Tiny Hot Dog
Aug 15th
Guess what’s coming out TOMORROW!
For my last preview of Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, I couldn’t resist going with Tiny Hot Dog. I love the simplicity of the project and how it’s such an icon. (And it’s one of my favorite photos in the book!)
But there was a little condiment controversy when I debuted the prototype here on the blog back in 2009…
So cute! But you know, in Chicago it is considered a sin to put ketchup on a hot dog…
Being from Chicago, I prefer mustard.
I adore mustard, and ketchup is so-so.
Aww! He should have more condiments, instead of just one.
Those were a few of the comments that I got on my post. So I made sure to put mustard on the one that went into the book!
So, soon you’ll be able to knit your own Tiny Hot Dog, and you can put whatever condiments you like on it. I promise you’ll get no judgement from me.
I can’t believe Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi is finally coming out tomorrow! You can pre-order it from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to find it in many local yarn stores, and signed copies will be available in the Mochimochi Shop.
Knit Yourself a Toilet!
Jul 28th
It is my great honor to announce the release of the pattern for Flushie the Toilet!
Flushie wants to be your new intimate friend. This intermediate pattern makes an interactive toy—Flushie’s lid can open and close for hours of potty talk! Perfect for toilet trainees and immature adults of all ages.
A pattern for Professor Plunger is included; additional accessories are limited only by your imagination!
The pattern for Flushie is available as a PDF download for $7 in the Mochimochi Shop!
** Bathroom Bonus **
Every Flushie purchase through August 7th comes with a FREE pattern for Tubby the Bathtub!
(A link to download the Tubby pattern will be emailed to you within 24 hours of your Flushie pattern purchase.)
Tiny Interview on CRAFT
Jul 19th
Diane of CRAFT just posted an interview with me about my two years of tiny knitting on their blog.
Her great questions really made me reflect on what the challenge is all about. For example, what have I learned from this process?
I’ve learned that animals and plants are easy to knit, and toasters and mailboxes are more difficult (but can be really exciting when done right). I’ve learned that I have more sticktoitiveness than I had ever thought, and I’ve learned that bamboo needles are extremely durable.
Thanks Diane!
Flapjack Frogs are Here!
Jun 16th
Look what just leapt into the Mochimochi Shop!
I thought it was about time for a new stackable pattern, and what’s more summery than froggies? Flapjack Frogs are quick to knit and flat enough that you might have a whole tower of them before the end of June.
The pattern is now available as a PDF download for $5 here in the Mochimochi Shop!
