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Mothy and the Squid
@mothyandthesquid.bsky.social
Autistic indie dyer who may or may not be neuroqueering their process. Proceeds from sales support my neuro-atypical family and my PhD project into neurodivergence.
All the mushrooms! Here is the entire series for you to enjoy in one image. It is now complete so all are now be discontinued and only available while stocks last.

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November 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A roundup of this week’s new British Fungi on British Bluefaced Leicester yarn. Which one is your favourite? #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com 🧶🍄‍🟫🍄
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A new batch of Amethyst Deceiver, inspired by the amusingly named mushroom. It is bright purple when young, but fades to brown as it matures, making it harder to identify. Well played, Amethyst Deceiver! #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com 🧶
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Crimson Waxcap, a bright red/orange/yellow mushroom found mainly in unimproved grasslands, meadows, and old churchyards that have not been exposed to artificial fertiliser. Part of the British Fungi on British Bluefaced Leicester series. Mothyandthesquid.com #mothyandthesquid #yarn 🧶
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The Blue Roundhead (Stropharia caerulea) is a visually distinctive, inedible mushroom with a bell-shaped cap in vivid blue-turquoise hues and a white stem, here represented as blue, seaglass and teal speckles on a white background. #mothyandthesquid #yarn mothyandthesquid.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Verdigris Agaric, two different mushrooms and no explanation because of the character limit. So few folk follow me here that I’m just going to leave it at that.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A version of Christmas Rose on sparkle sock. The silver stellina yields a subtle frosty sparkle that delightfully wintry. Also available without sparkle if you prefer. #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A round up of this week’s new offerings plus *that* captivating Advent Calendar display by TeePee, which is my very most favourite thing rn. I love to see what folk do with what I create and it’s rarely so immediate as such a pretty presentation. Mothyandthesquid.com 🧶 #mothyandthesquid #yarn
November 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Turkey Tail is newly available on merino/cotton sock and aran. I’ve also dyed some more DK. There are only three large size Advent Calendars left so please go for it if you’d like one. #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet
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November 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) has delicate petals softly speckled with pink hues that contrast with its hearty green foliage. Perfect for seasonal projects evocative of natural beauty.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Advent Calendar beautifully displayed by TeePee. It’s a really special item that will bring you daily joy in the run up to Christmas, in the future when you make something glorious with it, and then a lifetime of pleasure wearing or looking at your unique finished creation. #mothyandthesquid #yarn
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A new version of a popular colourway with cooler, more wintry greens, this is Winter Woodland. It’s perfect for this time of year. You can also get an Advent Calendar - we are almost half way through November! #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Back in stock! Turkey Tail merino/nylon sock, BFL 4ply, and DK. I’ve you’re one of the folk who missed it before, now is your chance! #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A roundup of this week’s new colourways - inspired by British Fungi for @yorkshireyarnfest this weekend. We are on the road down to England. I can’t wait to see you all there! #mothyandthesquid #yarn #yorkshireyarnfest
November 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The final mushroom colourway is, um, Wood Blewit again! It’s because I accidentally dyed it on merino/nylon instead of bluefaced leicester. I thought it would be fun to redo it differently so one represented the gills and another the cap. yorkshireyarnfest.co.uk #yorkshireyarnfest #mothyandthesquid
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The Magpie Inkcap is a toxic mushroom found in deciduous woodlands. Its cap is initially egg shaped before opening into a dark bell with white flakes resembling magpie plumage. The white gills turn black and deliquesce into ink, historically used for writing. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarnmarket 🧶
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Next up in the British Fungi on Bluefaced Leicester collection for @yorkshireyarnfest is Wood Blewit, an edible wild mushroom often found in leaf litter. Its cap is initially purple, turning more brown as it matures, and its gills are lilac. #mothyandthesquid #yorkshireyarnfest yorkshireyarnfest.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A @yorkshireyarnfest exclusive. The Scarlet Fairy Cup (Sarcoscypha coccinea), is a bright red cup-shaped fungus with a paler outer layer. It is found on damp, decaying wood in shady forests from late autumn onwards. Yorkshireyarnfest.com #yarn #knitting #gameofwool #crochet #yarnmarket 🧶
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Again, not 1 but 3 new colourways in a single post, plus a popular repeatable. These will all be available at yorkshireyarnfest next weekend. Go to yorkshireyarnfest.com and click on the big green box that says “Have you got your ticket yet?” to join us. #mothyandthesquid #yarn #yorkshireyarnfest
November 2, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Not just one but FOUR new vibrant blues that will be at @yorkshireyarnfest next weekend. My colours are so very intense in their depth, which makes them a stand out choice if that’s what you love. 🧶

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November 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This week’s four new Autumnal aran colourways together. They’d make a lovely fade, or you could just pick your favourite for a smaller project. Also, don’t forget your Advent Calendar! #mothyandthesquid #yarn mothyandthesquid.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Come and see us at Yorkshire Yarn Fest! 🧶
Yorkshire Yarn Fest 8th + 9th November 2025
A weekend celebration of all things yarn, with crafting social events, a marketplace of exhibitors and workshops.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Autumn is “Cute Leaf Season” … a pretty mix of greens, vivid hues of gold, amber, orange, and russet festooning the trees and the woodland trail. It captures the fleeting natural colours of fall woods in permanent form, making it ideal for cozy, nature-inspired projects. #mothyandthesquid
October 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Delightfully Deciduous is a leafy blend woodland and mossy greens, dappled with flecks of olive, gold, and deep forest hues that mimic the interplay of light and shadow on the leaves. Yorkshireyarnfest.com #mothyandthesquid #yarn #gameofwool #yorkshireyarnfest mothyandthesquid.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Count down to Christmas with our Advent Calendar of exquisite sock yarn miniskeins, every one a unique colourway dyed exclusively for this set. Individually wrapped, numbered, and tucked into reusable burlap bags, each day reveals a delightful surprise. Mothyandthesquid.com #mothyandthesquid #yarn
October 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM