Anna Hrachovec: 10 books

TINY IS THE NEW HUGE! It’s an indisputable fact: Everything is cuter in miniature. And while it’s true that knitted toys are cute to begin with, they’re even more adorable when they’re tiny. In Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, designer Anna Hrachovec presents more than 40 patterns for...

From the author of the incredibly original Knitting Mochimochi comes a delightful collection of supersized, quick-and-easy knitted toy creations sure to please knitters of all ages. Bigger sometimes does mean better. In Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi Anna Hrachovec charmed knitters with her adorable...

Toys, people! Who doesn't love toys? They make you smile, give you something to squeeze and hug, and can even sit on the couch and watch TV with you. But could the toy be a couch, or an old-fashioned television? Is that too weird? Not if the toy is mochimochi, the super-cute and strange knitted toys...

Toys to Scare You Silly! What creatures lurk in the darkest shadows of Mochimochi Land? Only the most adorable assortment of knitted monsters, such as tiny vampire brats, a teenage werewolf, and a miniature gang of killer bees. They may be more cute than scary, but try not to bruise their egos. These...

   This is what happens when you let the pigs get into the piggy bank. Such extravagance is appalling! Included are 4 designs for interchangeable wigs—an awesome afro, magnificent mohawk, beautiful beehive, and buxom bob.    Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 6-inch...

These cozy critter slippers want to gobble you up! But they realize it's more socially acceptable to keep your feet warm. In three sizes, they make the perfect gift for fatigued foot soldiers. Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, 1 set of 7-inch US size 8 (5.0mm) double-pointed needles, 1 set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, and stuffing.

Who needs a traditional teddy bear, when you can make this quirky toy for your favorite couch surfer? This fusty furnishing may have seen better decades, but then again, maybe so have you! Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, 1 set of 7-inch US size 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles, 1 pair of US size 5 (3.75mm) straight needles, a crochet hook, and stuffing.

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...

This gentle giant thinks he's a bird! Just wait until he tries out those "wings." Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children. Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, stitch holder, safety eyes (size 9mm), and stuffing.

No longer the center of attention, this old tube finally gets control of the remote. All the competitive ice skating he can watch! Make this knitted amigurumi toy for the couch potatoes in your life. Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, 1 set of US size 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles, a crochet hook, safety eyes (size 12mm), and stuffing.