Knitting mochimochi : 20 super cute strange designs for knitted amigurumi toys

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 author Anna Hrachovec created after fallingi n love with the bizarre character designs that are popular in Japan. A mochimochi can be anything, from fearsome baby gators to pigs with beehive hairdos, from the toe-nibbling monster slippers to an assortment of itty-bitty hamsters, micro mountains, and human beans complete with comb-overs! And what knitter doesn't need a diversion from the usual socks, hats, and scarves? Many of these toys take less than an hour to make. Don't worry, even a beginner can learn to knit mochimochi . If your toy comes out a little lumpy, it'll only add to its personality! Whether it's a bite-free bed bug, a smiling smokestack, or a grouchy couch—these 20 toys are quirkier than teddy bears but every bit as adorable. Amigurumi is very popular with crocheters and knitters can satisfy their hunger for the tiny and adorable. This book offers instruction on the basic supplies and techniques needed for knitting 20 colourful patterns that have the same fun sensibility as their crocheted counterparts - along with information on how to create an original toy design. An assortment of Japanese-style knitted toy projects for beginner and intermediate knitters shares instructions for acquiring basic supplies and mastering various craft techniques, providing additional tips for creating original designs. Original.