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Wintry Woodins

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September is a beautiful month in NYC, but somehow it’s nearly over! Fall hasn’t even officially arrived, but I can’t help thinking that soon it will be all the other months that come after September, including the really cold snowy ones…

I spotted Sparkle J’s photo of wintry Woodins in the Flickr group today, and I can’t help but be charmed by the thought of snow when I look at it.

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Are they getting ready to do some mysterious winter Woodin ceremonial dance, or just taking a vote on what to have for dinner? Either way, they’re super cute and spooky at the same time. And there’s something about that log that’s extra lovely and atmospheric.

If you’ve made something fun from a Mochimochi pattern, please add it to the Mochimochi Friends Flickr group! It will appear on the gallery page, and it will automatically be entered in our next photo contest.

Floating Cartoon Souls

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John surprised me this weekend with a new look in our living room!

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These awesome paintings are by Ryan Quincy—I first saw them in Berlin in April, and just had to have one (as I blogged a while back). John was sweet enough to get me two of them for my birthday in July, and it just took a little time to get them up in their rightful place.

Here are some close ups, though I have to say they are even cooler in person!

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Mochimochi at Vogue Knitting Live LA

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Going to VK Live in LA this weekend? Me too!

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I’m bringing my big world of Mochimochi to the west coast! You’ll be able to find it (and me) in the gallery area of the Marketplace, which will be open to the general public on Saturday and Sunday (September 24th and 25th).

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I’ll also be showing some of my Mochimochi knitting techniques at the demo area (also in the marketplace) at 1 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

Be sure to stop by and say hi if you’re there!

Tiny Maki Sushi

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Winning caption by Cassi:
Tiny Maki is not just short and stocky,
but very yummy with teriyaki.

Now for the third installment in the Tiny Sushi Set series!

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The color might indicate that this Tiny Maki has tuna inside, but maybe it’s just a mystery maki. (I opt for the veggie sushi myself, but a mixed veggie maki proved tricky to knit.)

Leave a caption for our Tiny Maki (one per person please), and we’ll pick our favorite on Monday, who will win…

…the new Tiny Penguin Kit!

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I have an idea of what the last sushi item will be next week, but suggestions are still welcome too!

Tiny Penguin and Tiny Santa Kits Now Available

Posted on by Anna

Just added kits for these guys to the Mochimochi Shop!

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Each kit comes with the pattern and enough fingering-weight yarn (Cascade Heritage, a wool/nylon blend) and stuffing to make three penguins or two Santas. You’ll just need size 1 US double-pointed needles and a tapestry needle. The kits are an easy way to take tiny knitting on the go, and they also make great gifts for knitters!

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All seven kits are available for $12 each in the Mochimochi Shop.

The Tiny Bunnies Movement

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I recently heard about a fun new Ravelry group that’s all about spreading happiness through bunnies!

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The Tiny Bunnies Movement is devoted to encouraging knitters to brighten strangers’ days by knitting up miniature bunnies and leaving them with notes for people to find in random places. I love this idea!

One of the recommended patterns to use is my free Tiny Baby Bunnies pattern, and the members have also suggested other patterns in the discussion threads.

EssiHannaMaria is one member who has her bunnies all ready to go.

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Right now The Tiny Bunnies Movement is up to 141 members, but I think if more people knew about it, their numbers might soar. I’ll definitely be keeping up with their covert bunny activities!