Mushroom-dyed crochet hats

Crocheting mushroom-dyed hats was an every day activity around the Rice household in 1980s and 90s. Mira Porter, Miriam’s daughter (1945-2000), contributed to the stock sold at the seasonal fungus fairs where Miriam, Dorothy Beebee, Nancy Denison, Andreya von Waldenfels-Marks and friends represented the International Mushroom Dye Institute (IMDI). Winter was always a busy time! […]