Podcast appearances and mentions of anna hrachovec

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about knitting cute things with my guest Anna Hrachovec.   Anna is a Chicago-based designer and artist who loves to knit little creatures. Just about everything is more fun in tiny knitted form, so she's inspired by everything! Under her designer brand, Mochimochi Land, Anna has created hundreds (and hundreds!) of knitting patterns that can be found in books and on her website (mochimochiland.com) and Ravelry. When she's not making cute stuff out of yarn, Anna is busy making stop-motion animations with her woolly friends. Her heart-knitting gnome is one of the most widely shared GIFs in the world. Her first children's book, Catside Up, Catside Down, is due out in September and is now available for preorder.  +++++ This episode is sponsored by The Academy for Virtual Teaching. A community of creatives, building proficient, profitable, and professional online teaching businesses. As a solopreneur you understand that feeling of exhaustion. There are limited hours in the day and only one of YOU to go around.   At the Academy for Virtual Teaching we can help you develop the skills needed to add online education to your business model. We are a FREE private membership community of supportive colleagues, sharing our love of making things with students around the world. We have an entire library full of equipment reviews and technical skill building workshops. We invite you to join the Academy for Virtual Teaching at  a4vt.com. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

This week, we're all about the cats. Despite being a non-cat lover, it is hard to deny that there are some great patterns out there for cat themed - well - everything! Whether you are looking for knitting or crochet, fine yarn to heavy yarn or even cat hair, there is a suggestion for everyone today. 1) Cat in a Corset by Anna Hrachovec 2) Cat Love by Sweater Freak 3) Cat Hair Finger Puppet by Kaori Tsutaya and Amy Hirschmann 4) Cat in the Night Mittens by Lumi Karimitsa 5) Slouchy Cat Hat by Maria Gilligan 6) Cat Lover Blanket by Marken of the Hat & I 7) Cats Love Sweaters by Christine Landy 8) Dinosaur by Sara Thomas 9) Cat Window Valence by Christine Nault 10) 095 Cat Sphynx Findus with Wire Frame Amigurumi Full shownotes at www.shinybees.com/145 Music for this episode with kind permission of Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink'.

I did a poorly worded statement towards the end of the episode, but wanted to put into writing that I want my podcast space (blog and Ravelry group) to be a safe space.  Any hate speech, racism, or intolerance will be removed and blocked.  You guys have always been respectful, so thank you!  If I say or do something offensive or insensitive, please call me on it! What I've Finished:Jill finished her Panjereh top by Christina Danaee out of The Plucky Knitter Solo in Under the Sea and Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre.  She also finished her Tour de Fleece spinning project using Goodie Supply Company Shetland fiber in Get Off My Rainbow and naked Shetland/Pearl/Silk.  Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill completed the knitting of the Baby's Kaftan by Debbie Bliss in Rowan Cotton Glace.  She still needs to do the embroidery.  She's working on the body of her Panda by Susan B. Anderson using Knit Picks bare Capretta, Malabrigo Sock in Eggplant and maybe Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool.  She also spun the singles from a 2.8 oz batt from Mork Made Fiber Co.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves the Pengweeno baby/kid cardigan by Stephen West.  She's into the As If Tee by Shay Johnson and Fishing for Compliments by Maschenwunder Manja Vogelsang.  She likes the unique border on the Dragonfly's Path shawl by Jennifer Weissman.  Her only favorited crochet pattern this week is the Devon Hat by Weiyan Huang.  She also enjoys the Cat in a Bag series by Anna Hrachovec and Baby Bok Choy by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.Re-Ups:Anzula Superwash BFL in Ducky, prize from the GLASG Tour de Fleece teamNeighborhood Fiber Co Luxury Lace in Woodberry from The Knitting Tree, LA.Malabrigo Arroyo in Matisse Blue and mohair from Twist, Yarns of Intrigue.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Yesterday (2019)Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)Love on NetflixLegion from FX on HuluWidows (2018)Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)Bouquet by Junko OkamotoHolli YeohJacquard floats in knitting - one technique from TECHknitterSock Arms by Stephanie LotvenStephieJo on RavelryRAICES

Anna Hrachovec is the creator of Mochimochiland, a miniature knitted world full of cuteness. Not only does Anna knit beautiful miniatures, she also brings them to life through animated gifts. Anna's innovation with the craft has led to some major collaborations, including Nickelodeon and Penguin Random House. In this episode, we chat about storytelling with gifs, simple stop motion techniques, and her new Vogue Knitting Live project. Follow Anna on Twitter (@mochimochiland), Facebook, and Instagram (@mochimochiworld).    Show Notes:  Website Shop Tutorials Sesame Street segment Nickelodeon Bumpers Gnome Gif Books Vogue Knitting Live Pop Mom Podcast  

Anna shares her experience launching Mochimochi Land, how she stays inspired and challenged, and how having a baby has changed her approach to her business.

Thanks for joining us for Episode28 of Twisted Stitches, a knitting and spinning podcast for the twisted knitter! WIP ITModerne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne in Madelinetosh Tosh DK (Golden Hickory, Citrus, Lettuce Leaf, Candlewick)Windswept by A Homespun House in Drops Baby Alpaca Silk (Medium Grey)Vanilla Socks in Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso (Franken Zombody)German twisted cast onClairemore Cowlette by Corrina Ferguson in MJ Yarns Silken DK Weight in Glowing Eel (US 6) Field Rib Hat by Scott Sholz in Cascade 220 Superwash (859)FO ShowPrisoner of Azkaban Scarf by Lauren Kent in Cascade 220 (8884 Burgundy) and Patons Classic Wool Worsted (Old Gold)Thuy’s Prisoner of Azkaban ScarfVanilla Socks in Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos (3653 Star Night)Thuy’s Star Night Socks Itty Bitty Bear Cubs by Carolyn Ingram in Sweetgeorgia Speed Demon (Fondant)Thuy’s Itty Bitty Bear Cubsdeer with little antlers hat by tiny owl knitsTiny Sheep! by Anna Hrachovec in Knit Picks PaletteThuy’s Tiny SheepQueuedhopsalots by tiny owl knits Simple Garter Stitch Slippers by handepandeShore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick-HogeTangerine Tights by Mel ClarkTiny Snowmen by Anna HrachovecRetail TherapyAwesome swap package from kristasknits! Knitted Wit Victory DK in Unicorn Farts Black Trillium Fibers Lilt Sock in Anenome Fiber Fetish Designs in 1 Night Stand An Afternoon To Remember Fine Tea and Gifts stitcher markers from Seattle Sky Dyeworks stitch markers from Churchmouse Yarns Rhichard Devrieze from Raging WoolCustom Socks by Kate AtherleyEventsIndie Design Gift-AlongThe Indie Design Gift-A-Long is a 6 week long KAL/CAL of holiday gifts made from patterns designed by a rather extensive list of independent designers. From Thursday, November 19th at 8:00 pm US EST - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11:59 pm US EST tons of indie designers will be discounting between 5 - 20 of their patterns 25% for this event. Use coupon code: giftalong2015. Pajama Jammy Jam at Purlescence Yarns in Sunnyvale, CA1 Year Podoversary!Future event (Jan 2016) - Rainbow and Unicorns KAL! - stay tuned for more info #rainbowsandunicornskalGiveawayWe are giving away one sock wedge bag from Sew For Ewe in the Walk in the Woods fabric. Please go to our Ravelry group, find the thread for the giveaway, and follow the prompt in the thread. Must be a member of the group and only one entry per person. ReadingThe Wrath and the Dawn by Renee AhdiehDumplin' by Julie MurphyThe Friend Zone by Kristen CallihanWinter by Marissa MeyerWatchingRosemary’s BabyThe Search for General TsoSpectreGreat British Baking Show   Happy Thanksgiving!

Have you ever made something so cute, you can still hear the "oohs" and "ahhhs" from everyone who saw it? This episode is devoted to cute knit and crochet - things you wear, decorations, and handmade stuffed friends to keep or give away. We hear from Anna Hrachovec, popular designer of knitted toys, about her career in knitting, pattern writing, and fine art, and her new book, "Adventures in Mochimochi Land" (pictured above). We'll also hear from podcast listeners about the cutest thing they've ever knit, and the relationships these things have fostered in their own lives. Knit Picks Director Alison Backus also gives us her top 3 tips when crafting stuffies. 

Think of the most adorable characters you can imagine – and then imagine them knitted into tiny expressions of joy. Anna Hrachovec is an expert knitter (and character designer!) and is going to share with you her story of how she created a thriving business of knitting patterns, books, and toys called Mochimochi Land – all with her unique stamp … Read more about this episode...

This bonus Halloween episode is full of adorably scary projects! First, Stacey talks with Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land about her newest book Super-Scary Mochimochi. This latest collection of patterns still highlights the cute and clever knitted tiny toys that Anna is known for, but with a scary and creepy twist! Hear all about Anna's design process for this book, what some of her favorite patterns are, her inspiration for the designs, along with fun behind-the-scenes stories. Next up, Stacey chats with crochet designer Deja Jetmir about her newest eBook Wonderfully Horrific Crochet. In her book, Deja celebrates all of the camp and fun of classic horror themes with 14 patterns for crocheted softies. Hear all about how Deja started designing her own crochet patterns and learn more about the design process for her first book, along with the inspiration behind her designs.

This week, Alison interviews Anna Hrachovec, author of the books Knitting Mochimochi and Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi. Both of these books are filled with fun, brilliantly imaginative and innovative toys to knit, with the second book focusing on super-small scale toys that can be knit in only an hour or two! These teeny-tiny toys are often only an inch tall and use only a few yards of yarn. Anna chats about how she began knitting, what her creative process is for coming up with ideas, how she translates her ideas into a finished toy and why she is so drawn to knitted toys. She also runs the website and blog, mochimochiland, where you can find more of her designs and read about her weekly design challenge in which she comes up with new and clever tiny toys.

On this episode of the podcast you'll hear from Anna Hrachovec, a 29-year-old Brooklyn-based artist who really knows how to bring her knitting to life.

Kelley chats with designer Anna Hrachovec, author of Knitting Mochimochi.