Knitting Mochimori

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.