Adventures in Mochimochi Land: Tall Tales from a Tiny Knitted World

by Anna Hrachovec

What do a talking doughnut, a crabby politician, and a lovelorn balloon have in common? They're all citizens of the candy-colored knitted world known as Mochimochi Land. Adventures in Mochimochi Land started out as a collection of tiny knitted characters, but as the patterns grew they needed an entire world of their own, complete with knitted cities, knitted forests, knitted oceans, and most important, knitted friends! The book follows the adventures of a tiny knitted explorer, as he travels this unbelievably cute world and uncovers its strange yarn-based origins. For intrepid knitters, the book also includes a section with 25 all-new patterns for the characters and props used in the stories. The patterns use small amounts of yarn and beginner-friendly knitting skills and knit up quickly for instant fun.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

First published June 9, 2015

Reviews

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was absolutely delighted while reading this. The opening is a series of short stories told through a small amount of text and adorable photos utilizing cute and tiny knitted items. After the three stories, the patterns begin. There is a total of 25 comprehensive patterns with photographs demonstrating what a section of the pattern should look like during the construction. I haven’t had time to knit any of the patterns, but they are cute and easy to understand. I really want to knit the donut and a few other patterns when I have time.

I do find it odd that the knitting abbreviations, essentials, and tips for new knitters are at the back of the book. Ideally, these would be placed before the patterns. However, I’ve been knitting for several years, so it doesn’t bother me that these appear at the very end. I just think it’s an odd placement, especially if someone skips reading the table of contents and also happens to be new to knitting. That said, I do think that the essentials and tips section are easy to understand and extremely thorough, so they will be a huge help to new knitters planning to make these patterns.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this SO much. And the girls actually let me read it to them. Because it's surprising enough to grab the attention of even the most jaded of teens. Still.

[Karrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

2/3 story book that presents the projects in the back. Must know how to knit.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute little story pages but the knitting patterns didn't do much for me.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knitted a circus

[Jen Wehr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bookmarked Mallow Bunnies, Bubbles the Dolphin, Gary the Crab, Tiny Octopus to knit.

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

These stories are hella funny.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anna Hrachovec is one of the more creative knitting designers working today. Not only has she created a universe for her teeny characters, she is famous for putting them in stop motion animated gifs and short films. This book opens with a number of stories using her mochimochi characters, then provides the patters for the characters. The patterns themselves are easy to understand, with how-to pictures and tutorials. I've knitted dozens of mochimochis and will keep making them!

[Tracey · Rating 3 out of 5]

nonfiction;knitting (with accompanying stories). the pattern for the donut is in here, along with various peoploids and some others (best for knitters who are experienced in increases and decreases, and for those who like to work small),

[amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute book. I was a little put off by the fact that it was knitting and not crochet. It's just not the same to me. Call me old fashioned I guess.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several stories with objects one can knit from the patterns at the back.