Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

Junction Fiber Mill
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A video podcast from Junction Fiber Mill. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make yarn at our mill in Vermont. Hosted by Amanda & Peg.

  1. 5d ago

    Millcast Episode 202: Cauldron & Candy Bundles

    We have something spooky in store for you this week!🧙🏻‍♀️ Peggy’s back from Scotland, and we’re enjoying the cooler weather and watching the leaves change here in Vermont. Join us for a peek behind-the-scenes as Junction Fiber Mill prepares for the upcoming fiber festivals!  Mentioned in the Millcast: Cauldron Halloween Bundles - What Peggy’s wearing: The Florence Sweater by Elenor Mortensen - https://ravel.me/the-florence-sweaterWhat we’re knitting: 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittensAmanda’s book recommendation: Whistler by Ann Patchett - https://norwichbookstore.com/item/NwJRrIA-YOprXxUdwL8uGQUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/eventsVermont Sheep & Wool Festival - October 3rd and 4thNew York Sheep & Wool Festival - October 17th and 18thFiber Festival of New England -  November 7th and 8th  Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Welcome back Peggy! 03:58 - Fall is here 07:57 - What Peggy’s Wearing 10:03 - Knit Along Update 13:18 - What Amanda’s reading 17:00 - Cauldron Bundles 19:52 - Mill Tour 23:54 - Smuggler’s Notch Sneak Peek 26:14 - Upcoming Events 27:08 - Meet up this week at VT Sheep & Wool Festival! Saturday at 2pm

  2. Sep 22

    Millcast Episode 201: Hunting Season DK

    The weather’s getting cooler, but we thought we’d brighten things up with Hunting Season Orange and Pink. Both of these fluorescent fibers are sure to get you seen from afar, whether you’re out in the woods, or at the fiber festivals!  This week we have a special guest: the Junction Fiber Mill team’s most prolific knitter, Liz! She’s sharing her extensive collection of knitting project bags and notions. If you’re looking for tried-and-tested recommendations, Liz is your girl! Mentioned in the Millcast: Hunting Season Pink - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-hunting-season-pinkHunting Season Orange - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-hunting-seasonWhat we’re wearing: Murano Square Bandana by Susan Ashcroft - https://ravel.me/murano-squares-bandanaWhat Liz is knitting: Peach Bourbon Tea by Thea Coleman - https://ravel.me/peach-bourbon-teaPolina Pullover by Teti Lusak - https://ravel.me/polina-pulloverWhat Amanda’s knitting: 11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kalLiz’s favorite project bagsTom Bihn Swift Knitting Bag - https://www.tombihn.com/products/swift?srsltid=AU7gw4XtDUgq4SqYepgmhGcLl-3K96xeoJdvlI_2qtjShBDyAcLB5yrb&variant=44857607356605Della Q Knitting Backpack - https://dellaq.com/collections/backpacks/products/makers-canvas-backpack-oliveArtifact Knitting and Crochet Project Tote Bag - https://artifactbags.com/products/knitting-yarn-bag?variant=48967651885278Twig & Horn Waxed Canvas Bucket Bag - https://quinceandco.com/collections/twig-and-horn/products/waxed-canvas-bucket-bag?variant=51261212459329Madder Root Wax and Wool Trundle Bag - https://madderroot.com/products/wax-and-wool-trundle-bag-hemlockNantucket Diddy Bagg - https://nantucketbagg.com/collections/all/products/canvas-tool-bag-nantucket?variant=7305290945Junction Fiber Mill Tote - https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merch/products/mill-tote Mabel Style Origami Tote - https://mabelstyle.comScout Waterproof Tote - https://scoutbags.comRe:Designed Project - https://redesignedproject.dk/enLiz’s favorite notionsThread and Maple Notions Clutch - https://www.threadandmaple.com/products/notions-clutch?variant=34416836837509Thread and Maple Needle Binder - https://www.threadandmaple.com/collections/needle-binder-builderKatrinkles Stitch Markers - https://katrinkles.com/collections/stitch-markers?page=1Allstitch Studio Stitch Markers - https://allstitchstudio.comTwice Sheared Sheep Gauge Ruler - https://twiceshearedsheep.com/products/quick-gauge-ruler-copyEZ PZ Magnified Gauge Ruler - https://www.thecraftivist.com/products/ez-pz-gauge-ruler?srsltid=AU7gw4UM68y4zCzPiF8-VB4fOdLnq1iIGdu_h0KW2gEm9IHo3172ZmNmBarber Cord by the rollGlocusent Knitting Neck Light - https://glocusent.com/products/glocusent-eyecaring-led-neck-reading-light-grayLiz and Amanda’s Festival TipsBe prepared with patterns you want to make (ideally printed!) There may not be wifi, so you want to know what yarn weight and yardage you needWhat to bringNotebook, pen, and calculatorWater bottle and snack in case the food lines are longElectrolyte drinksBandana Big bag Camera for collecting inspirationTake breaks!Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 01:58 - What We’re Wearing 02:39 - Holiday Boxes sold faster than expected! 03:42 - What Liz is knitting 05:33 - Knit Along update 07:39 - Hunting Season Orange and Pink! 10:20 - Mill Tour 16:16 - Liz’s project bag review 25:22 - Liz's favorite knitting notions 33:31 - Liz’s Festival Tips 36:45 - Upcoming Events

  3. Sep 15

    Millcast Episode 200

    Tune-in this week for the 200th episode of the Millcast! Catch up with Peggy and Amanda, and wish Peggy Bon Voyage before her trip to Scotland! Plus, check out the beautifully-curated Vermont goodies in this year’s Holiday Box. Mentioned in the Millcast: Holiday Box Presale What Amanda’s wearing: The Florence Sweater by Eleanor Mortensen - https://ravel.me/the-florence-sweaterJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events Timestamps: 00:00 - Congratulations on 200 episodes of the Millcast🎉 00:30 - What Amanda’s Wearing 02:06 - Peggy’s weekend 03:27 - Amanda’s weekend 04:38 - Peggy’s upcoming trip 06:00 - Knit Along Update 11:32 - Thank you for your continued support! 14:55 - Holiday Box presale is open! 26:40 - Mill Tour 30:32 - Upcoming Events

  4. Sep 8

    Millcast Episode 199: Savage Hart Farm

    We’ve been waiting all year for this! This year’s batch of Savage Hart Farm yarn is finally ready! We have a limited supply of this super-special yarn from Peggy’s sheep, spun in three beautiful undyed shades. Plus tune in for an important update on Junction Fiber Mill’s wool source.  Mentioned in the Millcast: Savage Hart Farm 3-ply in three different shadesLight Grey - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-light-grey-3-ply?_pos=2&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=rDark Grey - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-dark-grey-3-ply?_pos=3&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=rBrown Black - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-brown-black-3-ply?_pos=4&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=rWhat Amanda’s wearing: Stockholm Slipover V-Neck by PetiteKnit - https://ravel.me/stockholm-slipover-v-neckJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2What Amanda’s Reading: Middlemarch by George Elliot - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/y06HpEi4VB4JIzKHe5IcoQWhat Peggy’s Reading: The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/cD9iTwrvcwgjegIgC647pAUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Sweater weather has arrived in VT 00:35 - What Amanda’s Wearing 01:18 - Peggy’s weekend trip recap 02:35 - Happy Anniversary to Amanda and Cody! 05:31 - Knit Along Update 08:50 - What Amanda’s Reading 10:35 - What Peggy’s Reading 12:43 - Savage Hart Farm yarn is here! 14:41 - Footage from Savage Hart Farm 17:58 - New wool announcement 30:57 - Mill Tour 35:59 - Other Mill news 38:33 - Upcoming Events and Festivals

  5. Sep 1

    Millcast Episode 198: Making Tracks Lite: Stormcloud

    Catch up with Peggy and Amanda after an eventful week, and check out our new Making Tracks Lite: Stormcloud. This moody neutral colorway was a fan favorite at our retreat this summer, and we’re so excited that it’s ready to share with you! And don’t forget to mark your calendars for next Tuesday, September 8th! Savage Hart Farm 3-ply goes on sale at 10am ET! Mentioned in the Millcast: Making Tracks Lite: Stormcloud - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-stormcloud?_pos=1&_psq=stormcloud&_psid=4cd4c2ef2&_ss=eJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2What Amanda’s Reading: Country People by Daniel Mason - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/uFul1NHY3vA3HQp4M9WwWAWhat Peggy’s Reading: All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/KbKT8pcwmPWUqYMCs_MXXQUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Welcome back Amanda! 02:59 - Amanda’s week recap 04:48 - We’re seeing the signs of fall in VT 06:35 - Knit Along update 08:45 - Introducing: Stormcloud Lite! 11:19 - Mill Tour 15:26 - Savage Hart Farm yarn is coming next week! 17:35 - Upcoming events 19:08 - Amanda’s book recommendation 20:53 - Peggy’s book recommendation 23:27 - Congrats to Amanda on finishing Ulysses and her class! 24:48 - Amanda’s podcast recommendation 26:19 - Peggy’s weekend plans

  6. Aug 25

    Millcast Episode 197: One Skein Knitting and Giverny

    We’re thrilled that our Making Tracks yarn was featured in Ksenia Naidyon’s new book One Skein Knitting, and we’re even more thrilled to have her on the Millcast today for an interview! Plus, join Todd for an update on the sheep at Savage Hart Farm. Mentioned in the Millcast: Making Tracks: Giverny now in DK and LiteDK - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-giverny?_pos=8&_sid=dd3469a7a&_ss=rLite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-giverny?_pos=5&_sid=dd3469a7a&_ss=rOne Skein Knitting by Ksenia Naidyon (@life_is_cozy) - https://lifeiscozy.com/bookWhat Ksenia’s Wearing: Vesna Tee - https://ravel.me/vesna-teeJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/1111-mittens11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Amanda will be back next week 02:10 - Giverny is back! In DK and Lite 02:37 - Making Tracks: Tangerine Twist is featured in the new book One Skein Knitting  03:13 - Interview with One Skein Knitting author Ksenia Naidyon (@life_is_cozy) 19:23 - Open house recap 22:35 - Savage Hart Farm sheep update 28:58 - Sheep-to-yarn math 30:17 - Hummingbird update 31:40 - The Indigo Girls

  7. Aug 18

    Millcast Episode 196: Nightshift Bundles and Whale Bubbles

    This week on the Millcast, Amanda shares some amazing footage of a whale her family saw on their trip to Maine! We’re also sharing Knit Along updates, chatting about some of our other hobbies, and showing off our newest shop sample: The Nightshift by Andrea Mowry. We’ve put together two curated Nightshift bundles at 10% off, so you can enjoy this awesome pattern as much as we do! Mentioned in the Millcast: Nightshift shawl bundles - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/nightshift-shawl-bundle-1?variant=48561777148098What Amanda’s wearing: Nightshift by Andrea Mowry - https://ravel.me/nightshiftWhere to buy The World of Wooden Bobbins book - https://www.etsy.com/listing/848779860/the-world-of-wooden-bobbins-book-of-millJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/1111-mittens11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 00:38 - The crazy storm in White River Junction last night 02:53 - Amanda’s trip to Maine and whale sighting! 07:30 - What Amanda’s wearing 11:01 - Nightshift shawl bundles 13:42 - Knit Along progress update 17:17 - Mill Tour 23:18 - How to get the Bobbin Book 24:41 - Thanks for coming to our Open House! 25:17 - Upcoming events and shopping appointments 26:35 - Gardening and reading chat

  8. Aug 11

    Millcast Episode 195: Heliotrope Lite and 11:11 Mittens

    Tune in this week to see the final product of the last few weeks of R&D: Heliotrope Lite! This bright and cheerful colorway is just perfect for summer, and we have a fun project idea to share. Plus, we’re revealing our Knit Along accessory project, the adorable 11:11 Mittens. Join us for the 2026 Knit Along, now through October 19th! Mentioned in the Millcast: 11:11 Mitten Bundles - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/11-11-mittens-bundleJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/1111-mittens11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.comOpen House: Sat, August 15th from 10 am-1pm Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Amanda’s weekend plans 03:40 - Knit Along Accessory Launch! 09:13 - 11:11 Mitten Bundles 10:19 - Introducing limited-edition Heliotrope Lite! 14:17 - Heliotrope pairings 15:10 - Mill Tour 20:53 - Visit the Mill this Saturday (August 15th) for an Open House

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A video podcast from Junction Fiber Mill. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make yarn at our mill in Vermont. Hosted by Amanda & Peg.

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  • Creator
    Junction Fiber Mill
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Junction Fiber Mill
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    Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

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