Here’s how my FungiFriday morel hunt went…
The golden sheen of the sun outside was very inviting this evening, so I rushed to the woodland, hoping to find Morels. They’re supposed to be coming out anytime soon, and this is one mushroom I really don’t want to miss!
Since Morels grow near ash or elm trees, I headed to a south-facing woodland full of ash trees, with leaf litter and old wood chips, ideal conditions for Morels. One thing, though: the soil around here isn’t disturbed, and Morels tend to prefer disturbed soil.
I spent a while looking around, but unfortunately didn’t find any, maybe it’s a bit early.
Instead, I came across this bracket fungus lying on the ground.
When I looked up, I saw a few more on the tree.
Wanting a fresh one, I decided to knock one down using a fallen branch…
and tada! I got it.
It’s a blushing bracket, and I decided to take it home to dry it for crafting.
On my way back, due to flooding on the path, I took a different route and found a branch with a fresh, hairy crust fungus.
Very fresh looking, normally I see them dried up.
Beside it stood a mushroom on the green moss. It was hard, a type of bracket fungus, and really stood out.
Then this baby artist conk that I etch the underside, testing if the mark goes away in the next few days.
Morel
Credit: Wikipedia
So, I went home without any Morels. Just as I was walking near home, sleety rain poured down. I was pleased to be home and warmed up with a cuppa, and decided to play with my yarn to imitate Morel.
I made the base of the cap.
I added ridges.
All around the cap, letting my hook wander in a wonky direction.
I stuffed it.
Then I added the stalk.
I got my morel!
And it is almost like the real one.
Though I cannot cook it, lol, it actually keeps my imagination going.
Like, ohh I spotted one! Lol.
Anyway, I made my morel into a key chain instead. And really pleased with it!
My share in 
Have a lovely day!
Mariah
