Category: Mochimochi Land News

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.

Tiny Sushi Bar Patterns are Here!

Posted on January 13, 2012January 17, 2012 by Anna

Look what’s new on the Mochimochi menu!

Whip up each of these little guys in about an hour for the quickest and cutest made-to-order knits! A little scrap yarn and stuffing is all you need.

The pattern collection is now available as a PDF download for $5 in the Mochimochi Shop!

Hand Knit Tiny Mochis Now Available

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Anna

Just a quick note to say that I recently added some hand-knit tiny mochis to the shop! These are each knitted by me, so if you’re not a knitter, you can still have one of your own!

I haven’t done a lot of knitting-for-sale before, but I do love knitting so much that when I have extra time and no new designs on the needles, it’s nice to knit up a few of my personal favorites.

Quantities are limited, of course!