Category: Mochimochi Land News

New Kits and a Mystery Bonus!

Posted on May 15, 2012May 15, 2012 by Anna

I’m excited to announce two new kits in the shop: Sushi and Unicorn!

These tiny mochi kits give you the pattern and just the right amount of yarn and stuffing to knit multiple itty-bitty mochis! They’re perfect for grab-and-go vacation knitting, and they make super gifts for your fellow knitters. All you need are a set of size 1 DPNs and a tapestry needle to get started.

Nine different kits are now available for $12 each in the Mochimochi Shop!

**Nab a Mystery Preview Kit**

Through May 31, purchase 2 or more kits and/or books from the Mochimochi Shop and get a free mystery preview kit!

These kits are new Tiny Mochi designs not available anywhere else! (They’ll be added to the Mochimochi Shop this fall.) A little hint: all three are human-type mochis, not animals or objects.

Martha Stewart Gets Mochi-fied

Posted on May 1, 2012May 1, 2012 by Anna

A little bit of Mochimochi Land found its way onto The Martha Stewart Show last week!

When Martha recently debuted her new line of yarns from Lion Brand, I thought it would be fun to use it to knit the crafting queen herself—a miniature version in Mochimochi style, of course. I was thrilled that my little diorama made it onto the show! And the audience all got to take home a copy of Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, thanks to Potter Craft.

Here’s a closer look at Mini Mochi Martha.

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I tried to include a wide selection of her many animals, from her two adorable French bulldogs to one of her canaries (sitting on her shoulder). You can see some beautiful photos of all of Martha’s furry and feathered friends on marthastewart.com.

A huge thank-you to The Martha Stewart Show and also to Kim Small at Potter Craft!

Announcing Jumbo Gnome! And a Knit Picks Giveaway!

Posted on April 19, 2012April 23, 2012 by Anna

Update: We’ve selected the winner of the Knit Picks giveaway, but we would still love to hear about your biggest knit in the comments!

I’m so excited to announce the newest pattern in the Mochimochi Shop!

At 18 inches tall, Jumbo Gnome is a huggable project that knits up quicker than you’d think with bulky yarn. The pattern incorporates fun techniques with simple construction, and your new friend will be great at hide-and-go-seek!

Jumbo Gnome also has a little secret: his beard is actually a pocket where he can stash away tiny treasures!

The pattern is now available as a PDF download for $6 in the Mochimochi Shop.

How would you like to WIN all six colors of Knit Picks Biggo to knit your Jumbo Gnome with?

Just leave a comment on this post telling us about the biggest thing you’ve ever knit by midnight Sunday night (April 22nd).

A big thank-you to Knit Picks for supplying the yarn!

Mochimochi Land is on Pinterest!

Posted on March 28, 2012March 29, 2012 by Anna

Update: It’s awesome to see so many of you are on Pinterest! I’m looking forward to sharing inspiration and ideas there!

I suddenly caught the Pinterest bug last week! And then I caught pinkeye—yuck… So I’ve had a few days of downtime to pin some of my favorite things.

So far I’m pinning some of my favorite character art and plushes, along with favorite Mochimochi characters and mods. I hope to make more boards as the inspiration hits me! You can find me on Pinterest as Mochimochiland.

Speaking of social networks, you can also find Mochimochi Land on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and of course Ravelry! Sometimes I announce special discounts through these channels, so keep your eyes open!

Are you on Pinterest? If so, what do you use it for? Please share!

Tiny Fantasy Patterns are Here!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Anna

Make your knitting dreams come true with the new Tiny Fantasy Set! Tiny Fairy, Yeti, Dragon, and the much-awaited Tiny Unicorn can each be knitted up in an hour or two and are perfect for using up scrap yarn. Make them into pins, ornaments, gift toppers, magnets, and more!

The pattern collection is now available for $6 in the Mochimochi Shop.

Knit them up, and you might be surprised at what your magical new friends will do…

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Plinky & Plunky Have Arrived!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Anna

Look who are finally making their Mochimochi Land debut!

Plinky the Piano and Plunky the Bench will make sweet music on your needles! They both can be knit up in a matter of days, and make a great gift for a music lover. Or just place them on the TV to add a touch of class to your living room.

The pattern is now available as a PDF download in the Mochimochi Shop!

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Our thanks to RC for suggesting Plunky’s name back in January!

New Art Website

Posted on February 15, 2012February 15, 2012 by Anna

I thought it was worth a mention here that I have a new website featuring my different art projects, at annahrachovec.com.

This is where you can easily find photos of my installations, in addition to a general look at some of my favorite toy designs.

It also includes some great new photos from my Gnomes vs Snowmen show taken by my sister-in-law Jenna.

See the rest of them here.

I am so grateful for Jenna’s help! She always blows me away with her images. (Check out her amazing new Westminster dog photos, and get a session with her if you’re in the NYC area!)

I’m hoping the website will be a good introduction of my work to people in the arts or media. And I’m also very excited to be newly represented by CWC International for commercial art and licensing. Maybe some fun and interesting projects will come about!

Tiny Kits at White River Yarns

Posted on February 9, 2012February 9, 2012 by Anna

I haven’t mentioned it here much on the blog, but my Tiny Mochi Kits have been finding their way into local yarn stores across the country over the past year. The latest LYS to carry them is White River Yarns in White River Junction, VT!

I had the pleasure of visiting last week during a trip to see family in New Hampshire. It’s such a charming store, and owner Karen is just lovely (although a little camera shy).

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I was thrilled to see the display she had set up with my kits and with the new Spring 2012 issue of Debbie Bliss Magazine, which includes an interview with me. It was my first time seeing it, so I was doubly excited!

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If your LYS isn’t carrying the Tiny Mochi Kits, please encourage them to get in touch!

I’m also looking to find a few sales reps for the kits in different areas of the country (with the exception of NYC, New England, and TX, OK, AR). If you are interested, please contact me at info@mochimochiland.com.