Category: Mochimochi Land News

Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi Preview: Tiny Hot Dog

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Guess what’s coming out TOMORROW!

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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…

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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!

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It is my great honor to announce the release of the pattern for Flushie the Toilet!

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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!

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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!

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(A link to download the Tubby pattern will be emailed to you within 24 hours of your Flushie pattern purchase.)

Tiny Interview on CRAFT

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Diane of CRAFT just posted an interview with me about my two years of tiny knitting on their blog.

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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!

Tiny Kits Now in the Mochimochi Shop!

Posted on by Anna

UPDATE 5/20: Thank you to CRAFT for blogging about the kits!

I’m happy to announce that my Tiny Kits are now available in the Mochimochi Shop!

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The kits come with a pattern (obviously) and enough fingering-weight yarn (Cascade Heritage, which is a wool/nylon blend) and stuffing to make multiple Tinys. Make them into earrings, gift toppers, or carry them around in your pocket for good luck!

Available kits are for Tiny Zombie, Bee, Panda, Burger, and Frog.

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You’ll just need a set of size 1 DPNs, a tapestry needle, and a couple of hours to make the little guys.

p.s. These patterns won’t be in Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, in case you were wondering!

Toy Design Class at Brooklyn General June 26

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With encouragement from nice knitters on Twitter, I’ve decided to offer a class on designing your own knitted toy! Wouldn’t that be fun?

If you’re experienced knitter who loves toys in the NYC area, I hope you’ll sign up for my 3-D Toy Design Class at Brooklyn General on June 26th. (Experienced just means that you have an understanding of basic construction and experience with knitting in the round.) You’ll bring a sketch of an animal, doll, or any other kind of character, and we’ll make a plan for how you can turn it into a knitted toy design.

I think it will be a blast seeing what people come up with and figuring out the best design together. A little simple math and geometry will be involved, plus a lot of tricks and techniques that I’ve picked up in 4 years of toy designing.

Date/Time: Sunday, June 26, 1-4 pm

Price: $75

Level: Experienced (an understanding of basic construction and experience with knitting in the round)

Supplies needed:
– One or two sketches of toys you’d like to design
– Worsted-weight yarn in two colors and size 5 double-pointed needles

Sign up on the Brooklyn General website, or call 718-237-7753.