Super-Scary Mochimochi: 20+ Cute & Creepy Creatures to Knit

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 toys think they’re terrifying!

You’ll find 20 patterns for big beasties, tiny critters, and even goblins that will gobble up your iPad, all rendered in Anna Hrachovec’s quirky signature style. Or create your own mix ʼn’ match monster with more than 20 customizable body parts and features that you can assemble any way you want. After all, nothing is scarier than a clever knitter armed with yarn, needles, and a wild imagination.

Whether you’re already a devoted fan of mochimochi, love scary stuff, or just need a good laugh, Super-Scary Mochimochi offers everything you need to knit your own world of creatures that will go bump in the night in the cutest way possible.

Anna Hrachovec is the author of Knitting Mochimochi and Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi. She launched her knitted toy patterns in 2007, and her creations have been featured on The Martha Stewart Show and exhibited in galleries worldwide. Visit her and her designs at mochimochiland.com.

Contents

 

Introduction: BOO!

 

Enter If You Dare . . .

            Weapons Inventory (stuff you need to get started)

            Knitting for Little Ghouls (childproofing)

            Monstersizing (checking gauge)

            The Gory Details (basic toy knitting techniques)

            Secrets from the Toy-knitting Grave (additional techniques and tips)

Old-School Ghouls

            Vampire Brats

            Sarcophacat

            Bitty Witches

            What-to-Werewolf

            Zombie Sleepover

Backyard Beasties

            Compact Fluorescent Eels

            Conjoined Lab Rats

            Killer Bees

            Little Miss Widow

            Mama Bear Cave

Creepy New Species

            Sour Tooth

            Hurly-Burly

            Minitaurs

            Flatso

            Toaster Ghost

Mix ’n Match Monsters

            Create a Custom Super-Scary Mochi

 

Knitting Essentials

Knitting Abbreviations

Resources

Index