Huge & Huggable Mochimochi: 20 Supersized Patterns for Big Knitted Friends PDF
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Copyright © 2013 by Anna Hrachovec All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Potter Craft, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York www.pottercraft.com www.crownpublishing.com POTTER CRAFT and colophon is a registered trademark of Random House, Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hrachovec, Anna. Huge & huggable mochimochi: 20 supersized patterns for big knitted friends / Anna Hrachovec. — 1st ed. p. cm. 1. Amigurumi—Patterns. 2. Soft toy making. I. Title. II. Title: Huge and huggable mochimochi. TT829.H726 2013 745.592’4—dc23 eISBN: 978-0-38534458-6 Book photography by Brandi Simons and Anna Hrachovec Cover photographs by Brandi Simons Photographs on the following pages copyright © 2013 by Brandi Simons: col1.1, ded.1, col2.1, col3.1, 1.1, 1.8, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 2.11, 2.14, 2.19, 2.22, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18, 3.19, 4.2, 4.6, 4.8, 4.12, 4.19, 4.20, 5.2, 5.12, 5.13, 5.16, 5.19, 5.22, 5.23, bm1.1, bm3.1 All other photographs copyright © 2013 by Anna Hrachovec The author and publisher would like to thank the Craft Yarn Council of America for providing the yarn weight standards and accompanying icons used in this book. For more information, please visit www.YarnStandards.com. v3.1 Acknowledgments A fittingly large amount of effort went into this book, and once again I was the lucky beneficiary of the time and talents of many generous people at each step of the way. John was at his most patient while these giant projects began taking over our apartment, and his input at all stages of everything I make is invaluable. As always, it was a pleasure to work with Brandi Simons, making this our fourth project together. Huge thank-yous are in order for the entire Simons family: Sonnie and Sarah for their charming camera presence, and Mike for behind-the-scenes help. And a thank-you goes to Sonny for letting me make a sudsy mess in his bathroom. I’m blessed to have a supportive family that is always ready to help with props, locations, and even a model this time. Thank you to my parents, and to Leah and Nat for bringing us Nora, my niece and darling cover girl. Many others had a part in making the wonderful images in this book: thanks to Sheri and Jack for their locations and perfectly hammy modeling; to the adorable Kim Pi, Kari, and Will at Yale Avenue Christian Church; to Cindy and Bailey Elementary; to Christine of Studio C Dance and Arts, to Robyn’s Harden’s Hamburgers; and to Fawn for finding the perfect squidmobile. The beautiful yarns used for the projects in this book were provided by four wonderful yarn companies. Thank you to Shannon at Cascade; Zontee and Brandyce at Lion Brand; Stacey at Knit Picks; and Sarah at Spud & Chloë. Big thank-yous go to my testers, who put in a heroic amount of knitting to make sure the patterns in this book are the best they can be. Thanks to Amanda, Bonney, Brian, Dorien, Hannah, Jenna, Jennifer, Joan, Lalie, Linda, Marti, Mary, Michelle, and Tracy. The tech-editing talent of Marilyn is unsurpassed, and every pattern in this book is more user-friendly thanks to her. I’m so grateful for the efforts of my editor, Betty Wong, and assistant editor, Caitlin Harpin, who get behind my off-the-wall characters and usher them into the world with the utmost care. Kim Small and everyone else at Potter Craft have been nothing but helpful and enthusiastic at every turn. Thank you, all! Introduction: Mega Mochis The Big Picture Get It Together: Materials & Tools Big Knits for Little Ones The Skinny on Gauge Large and in Charge: Basic Toy Knitting Techniques More Power to You: Additional Techniques Colossal Critters Roary Nesting Birds Barry & Theo Squidpocalypse Capybara Caravan Magnified Minis Baby Cakes Oozy & Bristles Big Mike Arthur Roland Gentle Giants USS Bubbles Dawn Buddy Boy Cityzens Tree-o Practical Pals Lupe Squee King Shuffle Sleepbot 3000 Totes Adorbs Knitting Essentials How to Read Charts Resources Index
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