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Spring colours were the theme of the week but it seems the quiet beauty of the gradually emerging season isn’t sparking joy. However, 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 mothyandthesquid.com

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, wearable palette, perfect for shawls, socks and cardigans that feel calm, uplifting and quietly luxurious for everyday joy. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

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, perfect for shawls, socks and sweaters that feel like a quiet, hopeful walk in the waking woods. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

Spring Posy is a sunlit bouquet spun into yarn: buttery roses, tiny daisies and glimpses of green leaves. Joyful yellows mingle with fresh leafy speckles, perfect for cheerful shawls, socks and cardigans that feel like armfuls of flowers gathered from a cottage garden on the first bright days of spring. Mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid

This week has been a glory of teals and blues with hints of purple. I’ve chosen birds as inspiration to encourage folk to 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. You get to save and collect the whole series, but it’s not taking advantage of me as I will send them both together. It’s win-win! #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com

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. Their plumage is bright blue with black and white patterning. They thrive in forests and gardens, caching acorns and fiercely defending their nests.
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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. Ideal for opulent shawls, luxe accessories and statement garments that feel rich, dramatic and elegant. #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid mothyandthesquid.com

A little splash of joy for your Sunday! 💜 This week’s hair‑themed yarns are bursting with feel‑good colour: soft purples, dreamy blues, lively pinks, and even a hint of fresh green. Perfect for lifting your mood (and your next project!). Which of these beauties is calling your name today? ✨ mothyandthesquid.com #yarn #knitting #crochet #mothyandthesquid 🧶

Spun from legendary mermaid hair*, this mystical yarn shimmers with ocean greens, lagoon blues, twilight purples and seashell pinks. Every strand ripples like moonlit waves, shifting colour as it moves. Perfect for magical shawls, siren‑song socks and sea‑blessed garments that look stolen straight from a secret underwater kingdom.

*Not really, it’s merino! No mermaids were harmed in the creation of this yarn.
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Today’s treat is a brand new dyelot of Violet Backed Starling, ready to swoop into your stash in all its glossy, birdy glory. If bird‑themed yarn makes your heart sing, the 2026 Eurasian Birds Yarn Club is now open - it kicks off this month with robin, and you can subscribe today for immediate dispatch and a whole year of feathered fibre joy. Mothyandthesquid.com #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet 🧶

NEW! Bluebells: a dance of woodland blues, twirling violets, and leafy greens like a springtime waltz through a carpet of flowers. This cheerful yarn brings a joyful pop of colour and a sprinkle of speckles to brighten your new year’s project.

Disclaimer: don’t actually waltz through a patch of wild bluebells, you’ll really harm the ancient woodland ecosystem! 😂 😳 But you can do it in your imagination with the help of this playful floral yarn…
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Fly into a year of colour and creativity with the 2026 Eurasian Birds Yarn Club, where every month brings you an exclusive hand dyed colourway inspired by a different bird. Each one includes colour-coordinated packaging, a full-sized skein, a keepsake info card about the featured species that I’ve written especially for the club, plus a matching stitch marker or tiny themed treat. Join the flock and let your yarn stash take flight, one charming bird at a time. #mothyandthesquid

NEW! If your inner fire, like mine, is a dumpster fire, then this is your yarn! Turn your burning chaos into something gloriously cozy so at least your crafting can look flaming fabulous. Blazing hot reds, molten oranges, and searing yellow flames crash together, broken up with inky black speckles like drifting soot. Your project will look deliciously disastrous in the best possible way.
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NEW! If your inner fire, like mine, is a dumpster fire, then this is your yarn! Turn your burning chaos into something gloriously cozy so at least your crafting can look flaming fabulous. Blazing hot reds, molten oranges, and searing yellow flames crash together, broken up with inky black speckles like drifting soot. Your project will look deliciously disastrous in the best possible way.
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NEW! If your inner fire, like mine, is a dumpster fire, then this is your yarn! Turn your burning chaos into something gloriously cozy so at least your crafting can look flaming fabulous. Blazing hot reds, molten oranges, and searing yellow flames crash together, broken up with inky black speckles like drifting soot. Your project will look deliciously disastrous in the best possible way.
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“Scotland in the Mist”, a very pretty marled misty grey yarn with subtle depth, echoing a winter sky with soft, shifting cloud. A calm, understated tone that flatters most complexions and pairs effortlessly with both muted neutrals and bolder accent shades. It’s a velvety soft merino/cotton mix that is nylon-free and the two fibres combine to create this delightful overall marled effect that’s quite unique. Mothyandthesquid.com #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet

A very small number of colourways are on sale. NGL, these are the unpopular ones that most people don’t want … but if you have uncommon taste and like the unusual you may find an underrated treasure!
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Celebrate the season, celebrate yarn! If you’ve been caught up in festive fun this week, you might have missed these joyful new colourways on our easy‑care, non‑superwash merino base. This yarn feels wonderfully soft and luxurious, takes up the dye beautifully, and still keeps washing low‑fuss so you can enjoy everyday wear. Treat yourself to a little luxury and pick your favourite from these gorgeous options – you’ll surely fall in love with them! #mothyandthesquid #yarn mothyandthesquid.com

Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) is a beautiful perennial known for its tall stems topped with clusters of blue trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to South Africa, it thrives in sunny gardens and containers, symbolising love and beauty while attracting bees and butterflies throughout the summer months. In Australia it is sometimes known as Star of Bethlehem for its appearance just before Christmas. Mothyandthesquid.com #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet

Bluebells: pretty, playful, fresh. Woodland blues, soft violets and leafy greens, reminiscent of a spring carpets of flowers. This yarn brings a joyful burst of colour and subtle speckles to your handmade projects.
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Monet’s Garden. Water lilies as both subject and muse, living artworks in an open air studio. Their shifting colours and reflections let Monet explore light, time and emotion, inspiring over 250 paintings that reshaped Impressionism and paving the way toward modern abstraction. Let this yarn do the same for you and unleash your creativity. #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet mothyandthesquid.com

Glacier. This representation of ancient ice captured in yarn form is not pure white. Subtle stony greys drift across a snowy white base, evoking crevassed ridges, frozen shadows and dramatic storm-lit skies. Deep charcoal speckles echo scattered moraine. It’s perfect for crisp winter shawls, and cool light accessories that work with every outfit.
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Calico Cat on sock, DK, and aran. Glorious marmalade, dark coal, and comforting cream, this calico yarn simply purrs with personality, just like a real cat. Imagine cosy cardies, soft shawls and snuggly socks inspired by your feline friend. Luxury merino wool brings warmth, comfort and joyful memories to your crafting with every soothing stitch.

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Golden caramel, pumpkin and amber tones blend organically in this cosy ginger cat inspired yarn, reminiscent of firelit fur and sleepy purrs. Perfect for comforting shawls or snuggly socks, with warm hearthlight to every stitch, it celebrates the soft, contented magic of your favourite feline friend curled on your lap. #mothyandthesquid #yarn #cat mothyandthesquid.com

The biggest success of 2025 has been cat themed yarn. Tuxedo Cat is an irresistibly sleek black‑and‑white colourway inspired by playful felines in their permanent party wear. Deep inky black with bright white is perfect for shawls, socks and cardigans that are a pleasure to craft. Finished objects feel quietly luxurious, modern with stylish wearability, and a permanent reminder of your most lovable of nuisances! 🐈‍⬛ #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet #cat mothyandthesquid.com

Scottish Weather. A very pretty skein of near solid misty grey yarn with subtle depth, echoing bare branches against a winter sky and soft, shifting cloud. A calm, understated tone that flatters most complexions and pairs effortlessly with both muted neutrals and bolder accent shades. If you find greys relaxing, this is a particularly soothing one and very 2026! #mothyandthesquid #yarn mothyandthesquid.com

This week’s joyful new colourways! Which is your favourite? Seasonal Rose has sold out but I could dye more if you are interested and comment below. I’ve also switched the inspiration photo for Fragrant Daphne to one that shows more flowers and fewer leaves so people appreciate how much purple is present in the yarn. If you’re hoping to get your yarn for Christmas please buy before noon today and pick first class for the best possible chance. #mothyandthesquid #yarn mothyandthesquid.com

Frost-kissed forget-me-nots inspire this luxurious colourway, blending soft winter blues with delicate speckles of violet and fern green. The gentle shifts of colour echo snowy garden borders at dusk, perfect for serene creations that feel quietly special, honour your loved one, yet are completely wearable every day. #mothyandthesquid #yarn mothyandthesquid.com

Wow folks, your pre-Christmas feast for the eyes is back with another delectable course! Inspired by the understated beauty of Fragrant Daphne, this delicate speckled colourway blends soft blush purple with subtle green undertones on a velvet-soft merino/cotton blend. Your senses will thank you for feeding them well!

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Ah, the warming joy of happy Summer Memories expressed in yarn form for your viewing pleasure. Drift into still water calm with this luxury yarn, inspired by waterlilies and dappled garden ponds. Cool blues, soft greens and romantic petal-pinks flow through every skein, creating graceful colour shifts perfect for keeping summer joy alive no matter the temperature outside! #mothyandthesquid #yarn #knitting #crochet

Yes! There is even more beautiful colour to be had from Mothy and the Squid despite it being late in the year and in addition to all the other lovely yarn options I’ve shown you recently! This is Seasonal Rose on a luxurious merino/cotton blend.

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Wow… four new colourways in two days AND it was over a weekend! I hope you enjoyed it. I’m showing you more novel colourways because time is running out for me - this time next week I won’t be selling anything because it will be too close to Christmas. I’m trying hard to keep the momentum going for a few more days! #mothyandthesquid #yarn mothyandthesquid.com

For those of you who glory in colour, here is Transformative Teal to revel in, the Coloro Colour of the Year 2026. If you’d like a brighter life, don’t just think about it, act on it! Wear the fun accessories you have, knit the vibrant wool, display the striking decor, crochet up a colourful storm. It’s exactly what you need at this dull damp time of year. Be inspired by your own imagination! #mothyandthesquid #yarn mothyandthesquid.com