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Mothy and the Squid

@mothyandthesquid

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.

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Your four new easy care 100% merino non-superwash yarn options. It is soft and smooth, takes the dye beautifully, and you can machine wash it on a cool wool cycle. All the advantages of a 100% merino superwash and suitable for all of the same projects!
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06.03.2026 11:15 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Black and dark purple with glimpses of deep berry, Black Tulip is powerful and beautiful. I dyed it onto the new easy care non superwash so you could see that beautifully saturated options are possible with this yarn base. It really is next level! Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet 🧢

05.03.2026 07:04 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s easy care non superwash is Joyful Tresses:
Dyeing your hair a vivid purple mix feels like flipping a secret joy switch. Every strand a playful rebellion celebrating colour, confidence, and creative freedom. And if you don’t dare? You can still have the yarn!
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04.03.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Next up on our new non-superwash, Crocuses in the Snow. Slender buds pushing bravely through the last chill of winter. Scattered speckles of purples on a cool white background. Gentle and hopeful, these first flowers show spring is waiting just beneath the cool surface. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn

03.03.2026 09:24 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the hush of a peaceful day, a white cat with eyes like fragments of sky rests upon a garden chair, surrounded by blue and indigo flowers. The air embraces you softly with pleasant memories as petals tremble in the softest of breezes.

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02.03.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bioluminescent plankton glows with ethereal magic in yarn form, swirling with oceanic blues and seaglass greens. Speckles of teal and turquoise flicker like tiny sparks in the surf.
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27.02.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tidal blues and coral pinks ripple through this seahorse themed yarn, like moonlight on a coral reef. Waves of violet, deep blue and ocean teal drift across each skein, capturing the magical beauty of shimmering reef shadows and secret underwater gardens. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting 🧢

26.02.2026 09:21 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jellyfish. Luminous red, rich russet, and glowing peach frills echo through this colourway’s swirling teal, blue, and sea green. The colours are fluid and tidal, a shimmering underwater world of movement within a skein of yarn. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

24.02.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Image one: the most recent four weeks offerings - *sixteen* new colourways in one image for your rapid and effortless consumption. I hope you have enjoyed receiving this visual joy. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet

21.02.2026 10:48 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Your Friday roundup of this week’s new colourways. For every single one, I dye an entire batch using colours inspired by the image, photograph the yarn, and then post it here. It is real yarn, real work, and I am a real person. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

20.02.2026 10:27 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poppies for remembrance of the fallen. In recent years, this symbol has been co-opted by the far right and I disagree with this strongly. I have chosen a mix of colours to represent a poppy field in all its beauty and solemnity to counterbalance such misuse. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting 🧢

19.02.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Win a Spinning Wheel! Help get Sealy MacWheely back up and running after maternity leave and you could win a Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel!

Win a Spinning Wheel and help support a local small business (that isn’t me)! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/spinningwh...

18.02.2026 12:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring Shore. Along the ocean’s edge, wild flowers bloom amid salt-kissed air. Soft dunes cradle bursts of delicate hues nodding in the breeze. Each skein reflects both the soothing shore and joyful sunlight captured in luxurious yarn. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

18.02.2026 10:22 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Purple Petals captures twilight in yarn form: deep violet, ink-blue and soft lilac speckles scattered like tiny blossoms on every beautiful strand. Wrap yourself in moody floral shadows like a glorious late afternoon garden. #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com

17.02.2026 09:16 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meadow Poppies brings to yarn form the fleeting brilliance of summer fields, their scarlet petals bold amongst the wild grasses, contrasting with the glorious blue sky. Shape this beauty with your own hands and imagination and create an elevated permanent piece art unique to you. 🧢

16.02.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new batch of Inner Fire on aran, plus suggestions for pairings that will ignite your creative spark: Rosehip, Midnight Black Cat, and Ruby. I hope you’re burning with creative flames that will keep you warm and your imagination fuelled during this cold snap! Mothyandthesquid.com 🧢 #yarn #crochet

15.02.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let spring burst from your needles and hook! This fresh and playful yarn is a happy stroll through sunlit woods and awakening meadows accompanied by the song of chirpy garden birds. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

14.02.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m prepared to do what I need to in order to please you so here is Sacrilegious & Exclusionary on DK. Bold, bright, utterly unapologetic – a riot of neon rainbow with contrasting black that brings an instant pleasure hit to your needles or hook. Enjoy! #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com

13.02.2026 10:02 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Awakening Woodland. Fresh spring light filters through a quiet beech woodland in this gentle fresh colourway. Soft leaf-greens, mossy speckles and hints of bark and bud create a refined palette for quietly luxurious everyday joy. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

12.02.2026 07:10 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cute Tit! There’s just something irresistible about tits - their round forms jostling for attention, always perky and bright. They never fail to delight. Cute, friendly, and impossible to ignore, they bring joy to anyone lucky enough to watch them bounce around. πŸ˜‚ mothyandthesquid.com #yarn 🧢

11.02.2026 08:47 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meadow at Dawn is a gentle wander through dew‑kissed grass and woodland flowers. Fresh green, heathered purple and soft speckles capture sunrise light on spring blooms that feel like a quiet, hopeful walk in the waking woods. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

10.02.2026 11:10 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring Posy is a sunlit bouquet: buttery roses, tiny daisies and glimpses of green leaves. Joyful yellows mingle with fresh leafy speckles that feel like armfuls of flowers gathered from a cottage garden on the first bright days of spring. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet

09.02.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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One dyelot only - Sacrilegious & Exclusionary on aran. Several folk messaged me to ask for it so I caved! If you love this colourway, please nab a skein while you can as it is so very bright and fun! Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting 🧢 #crochet #mothyandthesquid

08.02.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week has been a glory of teals and blues with hints of purple. If you like birds, consider joining the Eurasian Birds Yarn Club. If you sign up now, you’ll get February (wren) and if you buy Robin (January) at the same time I’ll refund your postage. #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com

07.02.2026 10:59 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Revealed: the new version of Robin that was the January yarn club colourway! There are a few extra skeins available in the shop as there’s always a lot of guesswork predicting subscriber numbers in January and I was optimistic. #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothysndthesquid mothyandthesquid.com

06.02.2026 10:09 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue Jay on a green garden bird feeder. Blue jays are bold, intelligent songbirds of North American woodlands, easily recognised by their crest and loud calls. They thrive in forests and gardens, caching acorns and fiercely defending their nests.
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05.02.2026 09:33 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When you’re a bug, this is a fearsome predator! Frogs are basically jumpy nightmares in pretty costumes. They sit there looking cute, like damp little kings of doom, pretending they’re not horrifying. Honestly, it’s all legs, slime, and betrayal out here. Mothyandthesquid.com #knitting #crochet

04.02.2026 08:37 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Courtship Display: shimmering with peacock glamour, this yarn has colour layered teal, dark jade and deep ocean blue, kissed with a feathery sheen courtesy of its cotton content. Its glorious shifts of colour echo a courtship display par excellence. #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

03.02.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œCoo Coo, Cool!” A Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) in the snow, its rounded body warmed by grey-blue feathers. Its familiar cooing heard in both town and country. Mothyandthesquid.com 🧢

02.02.2026 08:52 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A reminder of all this NEW and beautiful yarn released this week. Complex colourways with sophisticated details that are flatteringly subtle and evocative of spring. πŸ’• 🌷 mothyandthesquid.com

31.01.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0