Junction Fiber Mill Millcast – Details, episodes & analysis

https://junctionfibermill.com/blog/millcast-episode-81/

The Savage Hart Farm yarn from this year is now available in the shop. We also have the limited edition Corrie Cap project available to sample this new yarn. Hurry and get yours before we run out! It also makes a great sweater. Speaking of sweaters, we tease the next KAL which will be officially announced in July. Additionally, Amanda is showcasing her finished Maude sweater, and Peg is taking suggestions for what to knit on vacation.

The Unruly Stitch: https://www.unrulystitch.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@junctionfibermill 

Savage Hart Farm Yarn: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/savage-hart-farm

Corrie Cap Pattern: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/corrie-cap-printed-pattern 

Amanda’s sweater: Maude Tee by PetiteKnit pattern https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maude-tee

Peggy’s sweater: Smoked Orange Cardigan by Thea Colman pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoked-orange-cardigan

Upcoming Events

Open House at the mill, June 7, 3-5 pm

https://junctionfibermill.com/blog/millcast-episode-78/

Peg takes us on a tour of this fantastic annual fiber festival held at the Deerfield Fair Grounds. Check out our vendor neighbors and spin around the animal barn. Ever wonder how a sock knitting machine works? Jim from Good Karma Farm in Bridgton, Maine, demos with the pair he knit for Peg. 

NH Sheep and Wool Festival: https://nhswga.org/festival/nh-sheep-wool-festival-information/

Good Karma Farm: https://www.goodkarmafarm.com/

https://junctionfibermill.com/blog/millcast-episode-79/

We show off our very first sample knit in our new sport weight yarn, Making Tracks LITE. It’s a stunner! Get a sneak peek at the Savage Hart Farm yarn, which is available soon. And Peggy tells the tale of some carder maintenance while Amanda was on maternity leave.

Silverlining by Jennifer Steingass pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silverlining

JFM Sport Weight yarn: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/sport-weight

Feldmark by Martina Behm pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/feldmark

Maude Tee by PetiteKnit pattern https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maude-tee

Upcoming Events

Open House at the mill, June 7, 3-5 pm

Music

Intro: "Wordsmith" by Julian Lage from Modern Lore

Millapalooza tickets are on sale now! This week, we have a short interview with Peggy’s sister, Eileen, to talk about her recent FO. We’re also entering new territory with the launch of our first product for other mills: The Hanker. Plus, take a tour of the mill and catch up with us as we try to stay warm through the cold Vermont weather.00:00 - Intro00:29 - A very snowy weekend in VT04:44 - What Amanda’s wearing06:07 - Acknowledging the passing of knitting legend Barbara Walker07:02 - What Peggy’s wearing08:11 - Millapalooza tickets on sale now10:17 - Introducing: The Hanker14:10 - Mill Tour19:54 - Amanda’s knitting progress20:33 - Peggy’s knitting progress22:09 - Interview with Peggy’s sister Eileen25:38 - Upcoming Events27:53 - Happy birthday Peggy!Mentioned in the Millcast:* What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2* What Peggy is knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater* What Amanda’s wearing: The Lindal Pullover by Woldten - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lindal-pullover* Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events * New England Farm & Fiber: Sun, February 8* Open House: Sat, February 14* Wayland Farm Fiber Dats: Sun, March 8

Catch up with us and check out our latest yarn launch! Making Tracks LITE: Love Letter is our yummy raspberry-and-chocolate limited edition, ready just in time for Valentine’s. Plus, come along on a mill tour and see the two brand-new upgrades we’re excited about this week.00:00 - Start00:17 - What’s the weather like in Vermont?01:40 - Amanda’s week04:28 - Peggy’s week07:00 - Love Letter is here09:00 - Mill Tour17:56 - Mill upgrade: bar codes!20:16 - Knitting update22:57 - Beautiful brioche shawl23:32 - Millapalooza tickets on sale next week February 3rd25:46 - Sweater Camp January 31st (Sold Out)26:11 - New England Farm and Fiber February 8th26:39 - Wayland Farm Fiber Days March 8th26:59 - Open House February 14th27:30 - Peggy’s sweaterMentioned in the Millcast:* Making Tracks LITE: Love Letter: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-love-letter* What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2* What Peggy is knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater* Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events * New England Farm & Fiber: Sun, February 8* Open House: Sat, February 14*Wayland Farm Fiber Dats: Sun, March 8

Catch up with what we’ve been up to in the Mill, what we’ve been working on, and most excitingly, our latest release. We’re feeling extra thankful this week, and are excited to be giving back to our local community with today’s launch. Tune in to learn more about this extra special colorway.

Chapters:

00:40 - Brrr, it's cold in here!

01:44 - It’s Thanksgiving week!

02:47 - Peg’s weekend in Portland

03:53 - Bluey

04:35 - Peter Pan

06:39 - Crafted with Pride

09:24 - Smugglers’ Notch LITE

11:27 - Mill Tour

21:59 - Inventory issues

23:36 - What we’re knitting

24:13 - Seaglass Sweater

24:38 - Knots in projects

26:16 - Peggy’s shrug blocked

27:08 - Cody’s sweater update

29:46 - Open House Shop Small Saturday

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- Crafted with Pride Book - https://www.instagram.com/craftedwithpride/

- Making Tracks LITE Smuggler’s Notch - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-smugglers-notch

- Donate to the Vermont Foodbank - https://www.vtfoodbank.org/donate/

- Seaglass Sweater - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-glass-sweater-2

- Peggy’s Shrug: The Simple Ribbed Shrug by Purl Soho - https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2024/02/28/simple-ribbed-shrug/

- Knit in Roots DK Charcoal - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-charcoal?_pos=1&_psq=roots+char&_ss=e&_v=1.0

- Our Upcoming Open Houses: Nov 29 & Dec 27, 10 AM - 1 PM - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

This week we’re kicking off with stories of sheep, snow, and lots of excited kids! We introduce this week’s launch - our very favorite felted mittens, with a special offer on our DK weight yarn. We show off some new knits, and take you on a tour around the mill before wrapping up with a reminder of our upcoming Open Houses!

Chapters:

01:39 - Sheep breeding season has begun

02:28 - Snow in Vermont already

03:53 - What to do with three young kids?!

05:46 - What we’re wearing

08:11 - Peg’s finished shrug

10:15 - Amanda’s Ulysses update

12:35 - Felted Mittens Bonanza!

18:49 - Smugglers’ Notch in sport coming next week

19:25 - Mill tour

27:12 - Upcoming Open Houses

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- Amanda’s sweater: The Zipper Sweater by Petite Knit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zipper-sweater-2

- Peggy’s Shrug: The Simple Ribbed Shrug by Purl Soho - https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2024/02/28/simple-ribbed-shrug/

- Knit in Roots DK Charcoal - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-charcoal?_pos=1&_psq=roots+char&_ss=e&_v=1.0

- Felted Mittens Code: FELTED10

- Our Upcoming Open Houses: Nov 29 & Dec 27, 10 AM - 1 PM

This week on the Millcast is all about construction, Candy Canes, and Charcoal! Tune in to hear how our Halloween weekends went, what we’ve been knitting, and a new pattern we’re loving!

Chapters

00:50 - What we’re wearing

02:09 - Cody’s sweater fix link

04:05 - Open House

04:18 - Halloween

05:20 - Peggy’s sheep update

06:17 - Flushing the sheep

07:17 - Maple Moon Hat

08:39 - Snow Day Bundle

11:06 - Mill Tour

19:55 - What we’re knitting

23:23 - Upcoming Open Houses

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- What Peggy is wearing: Fabulous Feathers Sweater (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fabulous-feathers-sweater?set=&_rfoff=00) in Making Tracks LITE Zinnia

- What Amanda is wearing: The Vika Sweater (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vika-2)

- Cody’s sweater fix episode 84: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCyMZlTEAP4

- Maple Moon Hat by Emily Libbey: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maple-moon-hat

- Snow Day Bundle: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/snow-day-bundle?_kx=50VAyJPCMSEuUR0xuAKnqA.XtA2KV

- Candy Cane Yarn:

- Candy Shoppe Shawl Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-candy-shoppe-shawl

- Roots Charcoal DK: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-charcoal

- Key Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/key-sweater

- Open Houses & Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Fiber Festival of New England — from the friendly faces (and animals!) to the bustling crowds and cozy booth chats. We’re also sharing what’s coming up next at the mill, including our upcoming Open Houses, the return of our Surprise Bags, and an exciting Celebration Bag giveaway on Instagram. Tune in for all the festival vibes and mill news!

01:05 - Fiber Festival of New England recap

01:49 - Meet the animals of FFNE

13:53 - Opening crowds

15:08 - Festival montage

23:38 - Booth interviews

34:13 - Upcoming Open Houses

35:37 - Surprise bags are back!

37:36 - Celebration bag giveaway on Instagram

Links:

Surprise Bags DK: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/surprise-bag

Surprise Bags Sport: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/surprise-bag-sport-weight

This week is filled with all things Fiber Festival recovery, Holiday prep, and Farm & Fiber Retreat excitement. Tune in to hear more! Chapters: 01:21 - What we’re wearing03:15 - Garthenor Organic Skein05:46 - Post-Rhinebeck dinner in Tivoli07:25 - Seasonal color here09:25 - Sheep Stocking Bundle12:37 - Retreat spots on sale today!13:26 - Retreat pricing14:19 - How to share a room16:14 - Mill tour21:22 - What we’re knitting23:36 - Upcoming eventsMentioned in the Millcast: - What we're wearing: - Amanda: 'The Scarf that has no name' in Making Tracks Stick Season - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-stick-season - Peggy: ‘Smoked Orange Cardigan’ by Thea Coleman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoked-orange-cardigan - The pattern we were looking for last week: The Simply Ribbed Shrug by Purl Soho - https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2024/02/28/simple-ribbed-shrug- Sheep Stocking Bundles: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/sheep-stocking-bundle - Traditional: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/sheep-stocking-bundle/products/sheep-stocking-bundle-traditional - Winter Night: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/sheep-stocking-bundle-winter-night - Merry & Bright: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/sheep-stocking-bundle-merry-bright- Farm & Fiber Retreat Tickets: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/retreat- Fiber Festival of New England and Upcoming Open Houses: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events