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

Join us for a behind-the-scenes recap of our weekend at the New York Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck)! We share what it’s like from a vendor’s perspective, highlight some festival moments in a montage, and relive the fun of our Florence Sweater Knit-Along meetup on the hill.

01:55 - Getting to Rhinebeck

02:53 - Where did you find the key, Peg?

03:30 - A Woolen Affair

04:37 - Booth setup

05:16 - A rushed dinner

06:47 - MONTAGE!!

09:05 - Day 2

11:08 - KAL Meetup

15:38 - Thoughts on the overall vibe

17:16 - What we’re wearing

19:32 - End of the day

22:12 - Peg’s purchase

25:18 - Inventory warning

26:35 - Upcoming events

26:47 - Cider doughnuts online

27:17 - Retreat spots open up next week, 10/28

28:26 - Next Open Houses

Links

Making Tracks Cider Doughnuts: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-cider-doughnuts

2026 Retreat Info: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/retreat

** CLARIFICATION: Celebration Gift Bag DOES NOT include yarn. You must add the skein to your cart in addition to the Gift Bag if you would like yarn included in yours ** This week on the Millcast, we’re enjoying the week off between Vermont Sheep and Wool and Rhinebeck next weekend. We kick off with a recounting of our tumultuous trip from VTSW back to the Mill, and a request for some pattern identification help. We show off this week’s release, our new Celebration Bundles, meant to be the perfect gift for the fiber fanatic in your life. We also introduce you to Logan, a knitwear designer and Mill Worker, who designed the Sea Breeze Scarf pattern that is included in the bundle! We remind you that we’ll be back at Rhinebeck next weekend (as if we haven’t reminded you enough) with Cider Doughnuts and our new merch. We wrap up with some exciting news that you’ll just have to tune in to hear….Chapters:00:37 - Construction update01:38 - VTSW Packup Part 206:00 - Mystery pattern06:34 - Stickers07:49 - Peg’s upcoming travels08:32 - What we’re wearing09:26 - Celebration Bundle12:10 - Pattern Designer: Logan Laine15:04 - Celebration Bundle: How to Order15:58 - If You Knit Merch17:31 - Cider Doughnuts18:00 - KAL: final push!19:41 - Rhinebeck Meetup Reminder20:28 - Amanda’s news21:35 - Retreat next July: Tickets on sale 10/28Mentioned in the Millcast: - What we’re wearing: - Peggy’s Sweater: Smoked Orange Cardigan by Thea Coleman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoked-orange-cardigan - Peggy’s Shawl: PLUS by Olga Buraya-Kefelian https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plus-2 - Knit in Vermont Vice DK - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-vermont-vice - Amanda’s Sweater: Silver Linings Sweater by Jennifer Steingass - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silverlining - Knit in Zinnia DK - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-zinnia - Celebration Bundles: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/celebration-bundle?_pos=1&_psq=celebrat&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Seabreeze Pattern: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/sea-breeze-scarf-printed-pattern- Logan’s Ravelry Page (Logan Laine): https://www.ravelry.com/designers/logan-laine- Cider Doughnuts: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-cider-doughnuts

This week on the Millcast, we’re reporting to you live from the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival! We kick off with a recap of Millapalooza before taking you behind the scenes for both days of VTSW. We introduce the incredibly talented Vermont designers tabling at the festival, and show off some of their designs with our yarn. We also show off our limited edition Making Tracks DK Smuggler’s Notch, available today at 10am for those of you who couldn’t make it in person to snag a skein. We wrap up with a reminder of our upcoming events, including New York Sheep & Wool on Oct 18-19.

Chapters:

00:48 - Thrilling festival hotspot troubles

01:59 - Millapalooza

03:18 - A wrench in the Millapalooza morning

04:21 - Maeve at Millapalooza

04:56 - Meeting new friends at Millapalooza

05:40 - Concert: Puuluup

07:34 - Peg on booth setup

08:01 - Seen at the booth

09:16 - Day 2

12:53 - Lost van key

13:55 - Our KAL Meetup

17:20 - What we saw on day 1

20:53 - Designer: Knit Sisu

22:36 - Designer: Grapefruit & Gardenia

25:25 - Designer: Birch Tree Knits

29:49 - Designer: Ona Wöldten

32:24 - Designer: Juliette Pécaut Designs

33:56 - Designer: Catrina MacKenzie Designs

35:06 - What’s Tunisian Crochet?

37:41 - Around the Festival

40:07 - End of Day 2

41:44 - Smugglers’ Notch Yarn

42:29 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

What we’re Wearing (day 1)

- Amanda - Cinnamon & Bourbon by Thea Colman: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnamon--bourbon

- Peggy - Vintage Flannel pattern by Anna Johanna: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-flannel

What we’re wearing (Day 2):

- Peggy - Cinnamon & Bourbon by Thea Colman: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnamon--bourbon

- Amanda - Lindal Pullover by Ona Woldten: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lindal-pullover

Vermont Designers:

- Knit Sisu: https://knitsisu.com/

- Grapefruit & Gardenia: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/erika-fields-ravelry-store/patterns

- Birch Tree Knits: https://www.birchtreeknits.com/

- Wöldten: https://www.woldten.com/

- Juliette Pécaut Designs: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/

- Catrina MacKenzie Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/catrina-mackenzie

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

Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-smugglers-notch

This week on the Millcast, we kick off with a sneak peek at some brand new merch before showing off what we're wearing! We give you some updates on what has been happening in Vermont this week, including some much-needed rain. We then give you a close-up look at this week's very special release, our Jacob Twist 3-ply yarn. We share our KAL progress and remind you of our upcoming festivals, including Vermont Sheep and Wool this weekend - hope to see you there!

Chapters:

00:24 - Brand new merch

01:27 - Peg’s Sweater

02:34 - Amanda’s Vest

03:01 - It’s raining!

04:02 - Peg’s field

04:16 - Picture: The White River

04:38 - Amanda’s kids in their rain gear

04:59 - Jacob Twist 3 Ply Yarn

09:54 - Ravelry miracles

10:56 - Mill tour

18:18 - Millapalooza on Friday

18:56 - Vermont Sheep and Wool Fest yarn special sneak peak

19:58 - New merch available at festivals

20:58 - Looking ahead to Halloween

22:38 - KAL updates

22:56 - To sleeve or not to sleeve?

24:05 - Peg’s KAL progress

24:38 - Vermont KAL Meetup info

25:24 - Our Fall Festival Schedule

26:24 - Next Open House: November 8th

Mentioned in the Millcast:

Jacob Twist 3-ply: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-jacob-marled

Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

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

This week on the Millcast, we kick off with what we’ve been up to recently, including restorative visits with friends and world fairs! We discuss the current drought affecting our region and its impact on how we care for our sheep. We show off this week’s special release, inspired by an upcoming album, Making Tracks LITE Showgirl! We also feature a brand new pattern by Ona Woldten, the Happy Sleepy, before jumping into the mill tour. We wrap up with KAL progress updates, a sneak peek at next week’s release, and a reminder that Vermont Sheep and Wool is October 4th and 5th!

Chapters:

00:48 - Amanda’s Trip to the Tunbridge World’s Fair

02:19 - Peg’s Weekend

02:33 - Drought Talk

05:45 - Sheep Talk

07:06 - Tick talk

08:30 - What we’re wearing

09:57 - Taylor Swift

13:56 - Showgirl, the yarn

15:39 - Happy Sleepy by Ona Woldten

18:48 - Mill Tour

22:37 - KAL Updates

24:39 - Next week: Jacob Twist. Mark your calendars!

26:12 - Vermont Sheep and Wool Fest is coming soon!

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- What we’re wearing:

- Peggy: Vintage Flannel by Anna Johanna - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-flannel

- Making Tracks LITE Vermont Vice: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-vermont-vice

- Roots LITE Undyed: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-lite-undyed

- Amanda: Geometer Sweater by Lotta H Löthgren - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/geometer-sweater

- Making Tracks Enchanted Forest: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-enchanted-forest

- Roots Blueberry: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-dk-blueberry

- Making Tracks LITE Showgirl: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-showgirl

- Happy Sleepy by Ona Woldten: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/happy-sleepytm

- Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

Tune in for Peggy’s interview with Lany, the talented jeweler behind our beautiful Indigo Lane shawl pins. We’re including her stunning work in two new bundles for gorgeous shawl patterns by local designers. You’ll also get a peek behind the scenes and hear a bit about what’s in store for the near future here at the mill.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:43 - Maternity leave plans02:41 - Wayland Farm Fiber Days recap03:26 - Vermont Designer Showcase: Shawls06:14 - Indigo Lane interview26:28 - Shawl pin demo & bundle colorways29:57 - Mill Tour35:47 - Our knitting progress39:30 - The Dimer Beanie pattern40:25 - Love Letter teaser41:33 - Reminder: Millapalooza tickets go on sale Feb 3rd43:18 - Upcoming EventsMentioned in the Millcast:* All Shawl Bundles: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/shawl-bundles* Contrarian Shawl Bundles (Tunisian Crochet): https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/contrarian-shawl-bundles* Long Trail Shawl Bundles (Knit): https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/shawl-bundles* Indigo Lane Jewelry: https://www.indigolanejewelry.com/* What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...* What Peggy is knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater* The Dimer Beanie Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dimer-beanie* Making Tracks LITE: Love Letter: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-love-letter* Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/e... * New England Farm & Fiber: Sun, February 8, 2026* Open House: Sat, February 14, 2026

This week on the Millcast, we kick off with what we’ve been up to recently, including Amanda’s business class and Peggy’s trip to Portland, Maine! We're excited to share this week’s limited edition launch, Roots Hunting Season, perfect for creating high-visibility garments for all your adventures in the woods this fall. We kick off some deep-dive tours of our new machines, starting this week with our carder. We wrap up the episode with our Florence KAL updates and a reminder about our upcoming fiber festivals!

Chapters:

01:00 - What Amanda’s wearing

02:03 - Amanda’s business class

04:11 - What Peggy’s wearing

04:46 - Porchfest in Portland, ME

06:14 - Hunting Season is back and better than ever!

08:26 - Carder 101

22:05 - KAL Updates

23:10 - DPNs vs Magic Loop

25:19 - Upcoming Festivals

Mentioned in the Millcast:

Merchant & Mills Sewing Patterns: https://merchantandmills.com/uk/sewing-patterns

Roots Hunting Season: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-hunting-season

Fall Fiber Festivals: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events}

Millcast Episode 17: Worsted vs Woolen

{What We’re Wearing:

Amanda: Belfast Coat by Véronik Avery from Brooklyn Tweed [https://brooklyntweed.com/products/belfast](https://brooklyntweed.com/products/belfast)

Amanda’s Shawl Pin: [https://www.etsy.com/listing/897297663/minimalist-safety-shawl-pin-curve-shawl?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details](https://www.etsy.com/listing/897297663/minimalist-safety-shawl-pin-curve-shawl?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details)

Peggy: A custom sweater by friend Ann Crory

This week’s episode is an extended edition packed with your questions—like What were the very first colors of Making Tracks? And what advice would we give to someone dreaming of starting a mill today? We’re diving into these and so much more. Grab your fiber project and tune in!

Chapters

00:29 - Weekend Updates

02:23 - Trick or Sheep Bundles

04:29 - Ask Us Anything

05:22 - Advice for future mill owners

09:20 - What do you wish you had known before you started?

10:59 - What did you want to be when you grew up?

13:41 - What “job” do you like/dislike the most at the mill?

15:56 - How do you divide up the responsibilites of running the mill?

19:49 - How do you manage your friendship alongside your working relationship?

21:28 - For how we met, see Millcast Episode 18

21:53 - How do you come up with your colorways?

25:15 - How do we name the colorways?

25:54 - What were your first colors?

27:01 - What is the source of those maple candies?

27:15 - How do you find the wool?

29:31 - How is the new scouring machine working out?

30:39 - Worsted vs “heavy DK”

32:35 - How dependent is the US yarn industry on imports?

36:30 - Do you think tariffs will eventually encourage clothing/fiber production in the US?

39:12 - How did Peg name Savage Hart Farm?

40:10 - What kind of sheep would you be?

40:56 - Any questions we should have been asked?

41:12 - Are we enjoying ourselves?

42:17 - KAL Progress

42:49 - What we’re reading

45:56 - Next Open House: Nov 8

Mentioned in the Millcast:

Trick or Sheep Bundles: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/trick-or-sheep-bundle

Fall Festivals Information: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

This week on the Millcast, we have lots of updates to share with you all! We kick off with what we’ve been up to, including fun locker room stories and music festivals. We take you behind the scenes for the arrival of our new equipment this past week. Then, we introduce our 2025 Holiday Boxes! Filled with Vermont goodies, these boxes will be available for presale today, September 2nd, at 10am ET. We also share two small releases launching today, a new heathered Forest Green and some Roots Undyed Seconds. We wrap up with a reminder to submit your questions for our “Ask Us Anything” episode of the Millcast, and to mark fall fiber festivals on your calendar!

Chapters:

01:06 - Price of hay

02:01 - Five years!

02:32 - Peggy’s locker room story

04:23 - Fledge Fest

06:34 - Challenges of putting on events

07:01 - Open House

07:58 - Our new equipment!

12:37 - Equipment move montage

14:22 - Waxing poetic about our rigging company

15:55 - Construction Update

17:17 - Holiday Box Reveal

25:28 - Limited run skeins now available

27:47 - KAL updates

29:56 - Ask us Anything reminder

31:05 - Come to Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival!

Mentioned in the Millcast:

2025 Holiday Box: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/2025-holiday-box

Experiment: Forest Tonal: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/experiment-forest-tonal?_pos=2&_psq=experi&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Roots Undyed Seconds: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-undyed-seconds

Florence Hat Bundles: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/florence-hat-bundle

Ask us Anything: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJb5Fl6bFbJRfOA3seBXusqz_sla9fB3WHj92ohawf8EiRIg/viewform

Fall Festivals Information: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

This week on the Millcast, we kick off with updates about our recent construction project and new equipment getting delivered! We then swap camp stories and share some other updates from our past week. We introduce this week’s special releases: limited edition Making Tracks LITE Sugarbush Sunrise, and a new way to join the Florence Knit Along - the Florence Hat! We share our KAL updates (spoiler: Peggy made some massive progress on the plane!). We wrap up with a heads up that our Holiday Boxes will be available for presale next week, and that our next Open House is this Saturday, August 30th, from 10am-1pm.

Chapters:

00:00 - Construction Updates

02:14 - New equipment is coming!

05:25 - Tariff talk

10:46 - Peg’s camp stories

11:59 - Peg’s show and tell

12:50 - Maeve + Cody camp

13:59 - New yarn: Sugarbush Sunrise

15:10 - Introducing the Florence Hat

16:01 - Florence Hat Bundles

18:14 - Thanks for the book recommendations

19:00 - Tom Cruise movies

20:41 - Knit along

22:55 - Tips for managing the color transition with Making Tracks

26:00 - Submit your questions for “Ask Us Anything” - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJb5Fl6bFbJRfOA3seBXusqz_sla9fB3WHj92ohawf8EiRIg/viewform

27:16 - Holiday Box

28:29 - Open House this weekend

Mentioned in the Millcast:

Making Tracks LITE Sugarbush Sunrise: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-sugarbush-sunrise

Florence Hat Bundles: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/florence-hat-bundle

Florence Hat Bundle: Sugarbush Sunrise: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/florence-hat-bundle/products/florence-hat-bundle-sugarbush-sunrise

Florence Hat Bundle: Leaf Peeping: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/florence-hat-bundle/products/florence-hat-bundle-leaf-peeping

Florence Hat Bundle: Midnight Plum: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/florence-hat-bundle/products/florence-hat-bundle-midnight-plum

Florence Hat Bundle: Hay Day: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/florence-hat-bundle/products/florence-hat-bundle-hay-day

Florence Hat Bundle: Tangerine Twist: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/florence-hat-bundle/products/florence-hat-bundle-tangerine-twist

Florence Hat Bundle: Alpenglow: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/florence-hat-bundle/products/florence-hat-bundle-alpenglow

Get a more in-depth look at the process of making the newest addition to our Summit line of yarns: the Heathered Gems! Mark your calendars: Millapalooza tickets go on sale February 3rd, and they’re sure to sell out fast—plan ahead if you want to hang with us before the VT Sheep and Wool Festival in October.

Chapters:

00:00 - Start

01:01 - Peggy’s Family Weekend

01:52 - Amanda’s struggling to sleep

02:24 - Introducing Heathered Amethyst, Coral, and Emerald

03:26 - Dave Martin Settlement Farm

09:25 - Millapalooza tickets on sale soon

14:02 - Mill Tour

21:28 - Mill Blend

21:54 - What Amanda’s Knitting

26:09 - What Peg’s Knitting

28:24 - Wayland Fiber Festival (Sunday, Jan 18)

29:39 - Open house (Saturday, Feb 14)

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- Summit: Heathered:

- Amethyst: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/summit-heathered-amethyst

- Coral: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/summit-heathered-coral

- Emerald: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/summit-heathered-emerald

- What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2

- Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

- Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, January 18

- New England Farm & Fiber: Sun, February 8, 2026

- Open House: Sat, February 14, 2026

We’re very excited to introduce a new yarn on this week’s episode of the Millcast! Plus, we show off our favorite winter accessory, take you on a tour around the Mill, talk about our upcoming events, and much more!

Chapters:

01:17 - Spikey boots

02:38 - Peggy & Todd’s trip to Boston for John Oliver

04:54 - Amanda’s still struggling

06:21 - Introducing Very Cherry

09:42 - Mill Tour

14:02 - What Peg’s wearing

14:40 - Amanda’s knitting progress

15:14 - Crochet mitten lineup from Amanda’s mother-in-law, Natalie

16:35 - Peg’s family plans

17:54 - Upcoming Events

20:35 - End

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- Nexgrip Boots - https://www.nexgrip.com/

- Roots: Very Cherry - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-very-cherry

- What Peggy is wearing: Hudson Valley Cider by Thea Colman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hudson-valley-cider

- What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2

- Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

- Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, January 18

- DarnKnit’s Sweater Camp (Virtual): Saturday, January 31, 10 AM EST

- New England Farm & Fiber: Sun, February 8, 2026

- Open House: Sat, February 14, 2026

This week on the Millcast, we’re celebrating the end of 2025 with one of our favorite collaborations we did this year. Plus, we share stories of our holidays with family and friends, give an exciting update on our spinner arm struggles, and announce many upcoming events in January and Feb! Tune in to the full episode for all the details.

Chapters:

00:00 - Start

01:12 - Amanda’s Christmas photos

02:15 - Peggy’s Christmas

04:52 - Open House thanks

05:48 - Virtual Shopping/Appointments are back

06:03 - Tote Baskets launch

08:10 - Spinner repair update

09:44 - Mill Tour

15:01 - But wait, what about the weather?

18:41 - What Amanda’s wearing

20:58 - Upcoming events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- Shopping Appointments: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/shopping

- Tote Baskets:

- Aurora Borealis: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/tote-basket-aurora-borealis

- Vermont Vice: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/tote-basket-vermont-vice

- Junction Fiber Mill Green: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/tote-basket-junction-fiber-mill-green

- Colemama Creations: https://www.colemamacreations.com/

- What Amanda is wearing, The Zipper Sweater by Petite Knit: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zipper-sweater-2

- Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

- Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, January 18

- DarnKnit’s Sweater Camp (Virtual): Saturday, January 31, 10 AM EST

- New England Farm & Fiber: Sun, February 8, 2026

This week on the Millcast, we give you a recap of our recent holiday festivities, a tour around the Mill, and announce this week’s release - a beautiful new Farm Fresh yarn. Tune in to learn more about it!

Chapters:

00:00 - Start

00:46 - Peg’s weekend in Quebec

02:35 - Amanda’s trip to the Gingerbread Festival

04:31 - What we’re wearing

06:35 - Peg’s sheep update: jacket time!

10:20 - Introducing our Romney 2025 yarn

13:46 - Mill Tour

19:28 - Engineering Knits

20:00 - What we’re knitting

24:55 - Set in sleeve question

26:51 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- This week’s release:

- Farm Fresh LITE: Romney Grey - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-lite-romney-grey

- Farm Fresh LITE: Romney Cream - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-lite-romney-cream

- Engineering Knits’s Tour of Junction Fiber Mill:

- What we’re knitting:

- Amanda: Petiteknit’s Frankie Sweater - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2

- Peggy: The Cocoknits method - https://cocoknits.com/pages/the-cocoknits-method

- Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

- Open House: December 27, 10am-1pm

- Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, January 18

Tune in to the Millcast this week to see whose retirement party we’re hosting (don’t worry, it’s not one of ours!). Along the way, we’ll show you around the Mill, spotlight a stunning new pattern knit with our yarn, and give you a little preview of what’s launching next week.

Chapters:

00:50 - What we’re wearing

02:19 - Amanda’s finishing up business class

03:39 - Workaholic small biz culture

05:38 - Our weekends

08:47 - Retiring colorways

10:55 - Mill Tour

16:19 - Romney launch teaser

17:35 - Gingerbread Whimsy pattern by Erika Field

19:39 - What we’re knitting

24:59 - Next Open House

Mentioned in the Millcast:

What we’re wearing:

- Peggy:

- Sweater from Browder's Birds: https://www.browdersbirds.com/farmtofashion

- Amanda:

- Lindal Pullover: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lindal-pullover

- Lindal Tørkle: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lindal-trkle

- Retiring colorways:

- Shop all: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/retiring-colorways

- Roots Bachelor Button in DK and Sport Weight

- Roots Peony in DK and Sport Weight

- Making Tracks Thistle in DK Weight

- Making Tracks Hay Day in DK and Sport Weight

- Gingerbread Whimsy Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gingerbread-whimsy

- Use promo code MERRYMILLCAST to save 15%

- Upcoming Open House: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

Tune in to this week’s Millcast to take a tour around the Mill, hear about our staff Holiday Celebration, and see our newest addition to the Roots family!

Chapters:

01:10 - Cold morning along the river

02:37 - Shovelling

03:09 - Pines & Needles Shawl

03:54 - Turtleneck talk

05:20 - Repairing clothes

07:48 - JFM Staff Holiday baking class

11:47 - Introducing: Roots Silver

15:17 - Pantone color of the year

16:36 - Mill tour

23:28 - What we’re knitting: felted mittens

24:50 - How Peg felts in the washing machine

27:55 - Open House - Sat, Dec 27 from 10 AM - 1 PM

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- Pines & Needles Shawl: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pines-and-needles-shawl

- Knit in Making Tracks LITE Aurora Borealis: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-aurora-borealis

- King Arthur Baking Classes: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/baking-school/classes

- Roots Silver:

- DK Weight: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-silver

- Sport Weight: https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-lite-silver

- Felted Mittens Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snow-country-felted-mittens-ac17

- Upcoming Open House: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events

If you knit, you know what this week's episode is about...

...or maybe you don't, and you'll have to tune in to hear about our newest launch, what we *aren't* knitting right now, and all of our wintery updates from the Mill!

Chapters:

00:30 - A Vermonty question

02:23 - And in other Vermont news… snow tires

06:56 - Cranberry cookie season is here

08:32 - Inventory challenges

09:17 - Vermont Foodbank update

10:28 - New merch!

15:20 - Mill tour

21:48 - What we *aren’t* knitting

22:10 - The wood stove effect

26:06 - Peggy isn’t knitting…

27:55 - Peggy’s Christmas trip

29:04 - Book recommendations

32:06 - Roving babies

33:04 - Maeve cameo

Mentioned in the Millcast:

- Merch: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merch

- If You Knit Tote: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merch/products/if-you-knit-tote-1

- If You Knit Hat: https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merch/products/corduroy-hat

- Cranberry Brown Butter Cookie Recipe: https://recipes.crouton.app/recipes/2A1FBF3A-2278-4DC4-8C98-FE719A5CC21F?locale=en

Junction Fiber Mill has you covered for Mother’s Day gift ideas! Get your tissues ready—Eileen shares her heartwarming side of how Peggy and Amanda first met. Plus, catch the latest update from lambing season at Savage Hart Farm.

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Hi Eileen!

02:38 - Mother’s Day Gift Bundles

04:29 - Eileen’s part in the story of Peggy and Amanda’s meeting

17:08 - More lambing at Savage Hart Farm

22:31 - Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this weekend!

22:59 - Congrats to Eileen’s daughter on her wedding day!

23:48 - Happy Mother’s Day!

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Mother’s Day Gift Bundles
• Maggie Burton’s brand Mae by Hand - https://www.maebyhand.com
• What Peggy’s wearing: Hudson Valley Cider by Thea Colman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hudson-valley-cider
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events  
• Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival: Sat-Sun, May 2-3

Meet Elise, Junction Fiber Mill’s incredible Marketing Manager, and check out the colorway she created inspired by fellow Vermonter Noah Kahan and his new album! Then, join Todd for a very special tour of Savage Hart Farm.

00:00 - Welcome to the Millcast Elise!

01:55 - Weekend Recap

02:34 - Lambing at Savage Hart Farm

10:51 - Introducing: Porch Light

12:11 - What Elise is knitting

12:30 - Making Tracks Lite: Porch Light

13:47 - Mill Tour

20:12 - Which limited edition colorway are we bringing back?

22:28 - What else Elise is knitting

24:55 - Thank you for supporting Knit for Food!

25:44 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Making Tracks Lite: Porch Light
• What Elise is knitting: Bandidas by Emilie Luis - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bandidas
• What Else Elise is knitting: A self-drafted hat, similar to the Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/musselburgh
• Mark your calendars for the re-launch of Very Cherry on May 26th
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events  
• Open House: Sat, April 25
• Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival: Sat-Sun, May 2-3

This week we’re sharing highlights from the New England Farm & Fiber Festival, and showing off beautiful bundles for Erika Field’s Shearing Day Shawl. Plus, come along for a mill tour as we reveal the second — and hopefully final — version of our upcoming new Roots colorway. 

00:00 - Intro

00:13 - Peggy’s Week Recap

03:52 - New England Farm & Fiber Festival Footage

05:14 - Valentine’s Plans

10:40 - Shout out to Amanda’s mom!

11:35 - What we’re wearing

13:14 - Green Mountain Shawl KAL

15:04 - Shearing Day Shawl Bundles

23:51 - New Roots Red Recipe: Version 2

25:30 - Peggy’s knitting

28:20 - Amanda’s Knitting

30:06 - Amanda’s book recs

36:37 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Shearing Day Shawl Bundles
• Green Mountain Knitting Guild Shearing Day Shawl KAL: https://vermontfibershed.org/2026-green-mountain-shawl/
• Indigo Lane Jewelry: https://www.indigolanejewelry.com
• Meandering Rib Scarf: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/knitting-pattern-me-ering-rib-scarf-2?srsltid=AfmBOoqW_qNjcc_iyH1W0JCq9AWyiAAG_E-RjUuvWzhWhVllW66hIdAf
• Amanda’s Book Recs
• Vigil by George Saunders - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/3bfSPEKfdTfyrsJPbisbWA
• The Ferryman and his Wife by Frode Grytten - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/G_f3vj27PIe0SELAna-psA
• Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McCaughney - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/3Czr8TaWU99S5mvdzzOtpQ/lists/LdcsFAFq8IfQ
• What Amanda’s wearing: Vika by Veronik Avery - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vika-2  
• What Peggy is knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater
• What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events 
• Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, March 8
• Open House: Sat, March 28
• Open House: Sat, April 25

We’re going green this week with Mill Blend: Blues Mix 

This beautiful steely-grey blend is made entirely from remnants of yarns we spun throughout 2025. We love to use every last bit of our gorgeous wool, it’s thoughtful, resourceful, and full of character, just like our team here at the Mill!

And stick around… you’ll also catch a sneak peek of our upcoming fiery Roots colorway.

00:00 - Intro

00:46 - What Peggy’s wearing

01:49 - What Amanda’s wearing

02:08 - Amanda’s pregnancy chat

04:03 - Peggy’s weekend

05:03 - Happy Birthday Peg and Leah!

06:11 - Millapalooza is sold out

07:05 - Our new inventory system

09:12 - Mill Blend: Blues Mix is here!

12:30 - Mill Tour

18:26 - Improving our Roots dying technique

22:44 - What Peggy’s knitting

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Mill Blend: Blues Mix 
• What Peggy’s wearing: Smoked Orange Cardigan by Thea Colman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoked-orange-cardigan
• What Amanda’s wearing: Silver Lining Sweater by Jennifer Steingass - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silverlining 
• Colorway: Zinnia - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-zinnia
• What Peggy is knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater
• What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• 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

It’s lambing season, and Savage Hart Farm has two adorable new residents! Meet them—along with Liz, Junction Fiber Mill’s customer service superstar—on this week’s Millcast. Plus, we’re sharing our Ovis Hat bundle and giving you a peek at Liz’s outstanding knit collection.

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Hi Liz!

02:37 - What Liz and Peg are wearing

03:03 - Kestrel nesting at Liz’s house

05:40 - Lambing at Savage Hart Farm

19:24 - Ovis Hat bundles

21:17 - Liz’s JFM knit collection

24:31 - Upcoming Events

  Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Ovis Hat Bundles
• What Liz’s wearing: The Field Sweater by Camilla Vad  - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/field-sweater
• What Peggy’s wearing: The Florence Sweater by Eleanor Mortensen - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-florence-sweater
• Liz’s knit collection:
• Lamina by Nora Gaughan - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lamina-5
• The Eye Dazzler by Jennifer Berg -https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eye-dazzler-sweater
• Vintage Flannel by Anna Johanna - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-flannel
• Variations Cowl No 2 by Tif Neilan - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/variations-cowl-no-2
• The Florence Sweater by Eleanor Mortensen - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-florence-sweater 
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events  
• Open House: Sat, April 25
• Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival: Sat-Sun, May 2-3

Meet Knit for Food founder Laura Nelkin and get the story behind the movement! Then check out the new colorway we created in honor of Knit for Food — grab yours and give back, with 20% of every skein supporting the cause. Plus, catch up with Peggy and this week’s cohost, Logan, for the latest mill updates and behind-the-scenes fun.

00:00 - Intro

00:56 - Meet Logan

01:23 - What Peggy’s wearing

01:54 - What Logan’s wearing

03:27 - Peggy’s weekend in Portland

04:32 - Interview with Laura Nelkin: Founder of Knit for Food

15:13 - Making Tracks Lite: Knit for Food

16:52 - Mill Tour

19:33 - What Peggy’s knitting

21:23 - What Logan’s knitting

22:09 - Logan’s 3D modeled knit stitches

24:36 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Making Tracks Lite: Knit for Food
• Join our Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon team - https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/junction-fiber-mill-1/junctionfibermill
• What Peggy’s wearing: Silverlining by Jennifer Steingass - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silverlining
• What Logan’s wearing: The Alias Sweater by Logan Laine Knits - Pattern coming soon!
• What Peggy is knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater
• What Logan is knitting: The Sophie Hood by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophie-hood
• Logan’s 3D-modeled  stitches @LoganLaineKnits on Instagram and TikTok
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events    
• Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon: Sat, April 11
• Open House: Sat, April 25
• Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival: Sat-Sun, May 2-3

Join Peggy and her neighbor George Miller as they tap maple trees and boil down fresh syrup! Then, take a look at our yarn inspired by the beloved Vermont treat, sugar on snow. We’re boxing it up with some of George Miller’s syrup to bring a little bit of Vermont to you. 

Plus, catch up with our special guest: Peggy’s husband Todd, and hear the story of how they met George.

00:00 - Intro

00:15 - Welcome back to the Millcast Todd!

02:29 - What Todd’s wearing

03:01 - What Peggy’s wearing

03:13 - How Todd and Peggy met George Miller

05:52 - George and Linda Miller’s Sugar Shack

11:14 - Sugar on Snow

12:29 - Mill Tour

16:33 - Looking forward to lambing

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Sugar on Snow
• Join our Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon team - https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/junction-fiber-mill-1/junctionfibermill
• What Todd’s wearing: Dr. G’s Memory Vest by Kirsten Kapur - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dr-gs-memory-vest 
• What Peggy’s wearing: Ghost Horses by Caitlin Hunter (Boyland Knitworks) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ghost-horses
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events    
• Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon: Sat, April 11
• Open House: Sat, April 25

It’s Shearing Day! Don’t miss this once-a-year event at Savage Hart Farm. We’re also excited to introduce our new Corriedale Confetti pin-drafted roving. The beautiful light gray, undyed Corriedale is flecked with colorful bits of shredded silk. The pin-drafted roving is a dream to hand-spin, and spins up into a stunning tweedy yarn you’ll love working with.00:00 - Intro00:18 - It’s Shearing Day!00:42 - Corriedale Confetti Pin-Drafted Roving01:34 - Shearing montage03:51 - The Shearing Day setup05:39 - Hi from Amanda11:32 - Shearing montage13:47 - The art of throwing fleeces17:41 - Eileen’s Shearing Day duties18:12 - Start to finish shearing: Sped up 4x20:20 - We’re done!Mentioned in the Millcast:* Corriedale Confetti pin-drafted rovingUpcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events * Open House: Sat, March 28* Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon: Sat, April 11* Open House: Sat, April 25

Check out the gorgeous new Roots: Cardinal! We took our time getting the recipe right on this one, and we think it was absolutely worth the wait.

Speaking of waiting… Amanda’s still here waiting for baby to come! But that won’t stop her from bringing you on a mill tour and sharing another great book recommendation.

00:00 - Intro

00:54 - Amanda’s night at the opera

03:19 - What Peggy’s wearing

05:46 - What Amanda’s wearing

12:03 - Roots: Cardinal is here!

14:29 - Don’t forget to vote for a limited edition colorway

15:34 - Mill Tour

20:45 - Join our Knit for Food team!

23:00 - What Peggy’s knitting

27:45 - What Amanda’s reading

29:55 - Next Open House: March 28th

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Roots: Cardinal DK and Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-cardinal https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-lite-cardinal
• Cast your vote! Which limited edition colorway should we bring back? https://forms.gle/fwwNpii2tGwR6VrHA
• Join our Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon team - https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/junction-fiber-mill-1/junctionfibermill
• What Peggy’s wearing: A self-drafted Teeswater vest 
• What Amanda’s wearing: Pines and Needles Shawl by SweaterFreak - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pines-and-needles-shawl
• What Peggy is knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater
• What Amanda’s reading: My Garden (Book) by Jamaica Kincaid - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1w1d1ixCZk8Sw
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events   
• Open House: Sat, March 28
• Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon: Sat, April 11
• Open House: Sat, April 25

Cast your votes! This week you can help decide which limited-edition colorway we bring back. Plus, we’re restocking our If You Knit, You Know merch. We love these fun corduroy hats and 100% cotton totes. Make sure you watch until the end for a sneak peak of next week’s launch.

00:00 - Intro

01:33 - Weird weather

03:09 - The lunar eclipse

05:50 - Happy Birthday Lewis!

06:03 - What Amanda’s wearing

06:54 - What Peggy’s wearing

07:25 - Pin drafter maintenance

11:43 - If You Knit, You Know merch is back!

13:40 - Mill Tour

17:45 - Vote for which limited edition colorway we bring back!

19:32 - What Amanda’s knitting

21:49 - What Amanda’s Reading

23:12 - Thanks for coming to Wayland Farm Fiber Days festival

23:43 - Upcoming Events

24:22 - Coming soon: Roots Cardinal

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• If You Knit You Know Merch is back! https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merch
• Cast your vote! Which limited edition colorway should we bring back?  https://forms.gle/fwwNpii2tGwR6VrHA
• What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• What Peggy’s wearing: Smoked Orange Cardigan by Thea Colman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoked-orange-cardigan
• What Amanda’s wearing: A gift from friend-of-the-mill Michael Hamptonll
• What Amanda’s reading: The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispecter - https://norwichbookstore.com/item/hvTabYmi134NO-XBkkDqvw
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events   
• Open House: Sat, March 28
• Open House: Sat, April 25

Catch up with Peg and Amanda after this week of wild, wintry weather in VT! We’re sharing four gorgeous bundles curated especially for the Yardana Sweater by Teti Lutsak. Our team is loving the playful colorwork and vintage ski vibe of this sweater. Plus, get a glimpse of several upcoming new colorways we just had to share.

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Peg’s week recap

02:54 - Amanda’s week recap

06:45 - Even more snow in VT!

09:40 - What Peggy’s wearing

11:15 - What Amanda’s wearing

12:42 - Yardana Sweater Bundles

14:20 - Mill Tour

20:30 - What Amanda’s knitting

21:32 - What Amanda’s reading

24:54 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Yardana Sweater Bundles 10% off
• What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• What Peggy’s wearing: From The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by Ann Budd - https://annbuddknits.com/books/the-knitters-handy-book-of-sweater-patterns-basic-designs-in-multiple-sizes-and-gauges/
• What Amanda’s wearing: The Yardana Sweater by Teti Lutsak - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yardana-sweater
• What Amanda’s reading: Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispecter - https://norwichbookstore.com/item/hvTabYmi134NO-XBkkDqvw
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events 
• Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, March 8
• Open House: Sat, March 28
• Open House: Sat, April 25

Check out our newest launch — the dreamy-soft Bunny Blend! Peg’s out today, so our floor manager Emma is stepping in to share their very first knitting FO — and we couldn’t be more excited! Plus, go behind the scenes for a closer look at the carder as we answer a viewer question and dive a little deeper into machine maintenance.

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Co-star: Emma

02:34 - How’s the weather in VT?

04:44 - Emma’s Recap

06:09 - Amanda’s Recap

08:24 - Emma’s FO

13:31 - Amanda’s knitting

15:53 - Bunny Blend

19:47 - Mill Tour

27:59 - Carder Q&A

31:41 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Farm Fresh: Bunny Blend
• What Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• What Amanda’s wearing: Not a hand knit! 
• Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events 
• Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, March 8
• Open House: Sat, March 28
• Open House: Sat, April 25