Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

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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. Millcast Episode 173: If You Knit, You Know Merch

    6D AGO

    Millcast Episode 173: If You Knit, You Know Merch

    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/merchCast your vote! Which limited edition colorway should we bring back?  https://forms.gle/fwwNpii2tGwR6VrHAWhat Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2What Peggy’s wearing: Smoked Orange Cardigan by Thea Colman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoked-orange-cardiganWhat Amanda’s wearing: A gift from friend-of-the-mill Michael HamptonllWhat Amanda’s reading: The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispecter - https://norwichbookstore.com/item/hvTabYmi134NO-XBkkDqvwUpcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events   Open House: Sat, March 28Open House: Sat, April 25

    25 min
  2. Millcast Episode 172: Yardana Sweater Bundles

    MAR 3

    Millcast Episode 172: Yardana Sweater Bundles

    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% offWhat Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2What 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-sweaterWhat Amanda’s reading: Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispecter - https://norwichbookstore.com/item/hvTabYmi134NO-XBkkDqvwUpcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, March 8Open House: Sat, March 28Open House: Sat, April 25

    27 min
  3. Millcast Episode 171: Bunny Blend (with Emma)

    FEB 24

    Millcast Episode 171: Bunny Blend (with Emma)

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

    32 min
  4. Millcast Episode 170: Shearing Day Shawl Bundles

    FEB 17

    Millcast Episode 170: Shearing Day Shawl Bundles

    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 BundlesGreen Mountain Knitting Guild Shearing Day Shawl KAL: https://vermontfibershed.org/2026-green-mountain-shawl/Indigo Lane Jewelry: https://www.indigolanejewelry.comMeandering Rib Scarf: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/knitting-pattern-me-ering-rib-scarf-2?srsltid=AfmBOoqW_qNjcc_iyH1W0JCq9AWyiAAG_E-RjUuvWzhWhVllW66hIdAfAmanda’s Book RecsVigil by George Saunders - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/3bfSPEKfdTfyrsJPbisbWAThe Ferryman and his Wife by Frode Grytten - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/G_f3vj27PIe0SELAna-psAWild Dark Shore by Charlotte McCaughney - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/3Czr8TaWU99S5mvdzzOtpQ/lists/LdcsFAFq8IfQWhat 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-sweaterWhat Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events Wayland Farm Fiber Days: Sun, March 8Open House: Sat, March 28Open House: Sat, April 25

    38 min
  5. Millcast Episode 169: Mill Blend

    FEB 10

    Millcast Episode 169: Mill Blend

    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-cardiganWhat Amanda’s wearing: Silver Lining Sweater by Jennifer Steingass - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silverlining Colorway: Zinnia - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-zinniaWhat Peggy is knitting: Rhue Sweater by Rebeca Cloe (The CreaBrea) - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweaterWhat Amanda is knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2Upcoming events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events New England Farm & Fiber: Sun, February 8Open House: Sat, February 14Wayland Farm Fiber Dats: Sun, March 8

    27 min
  6. Millcast Episode 168: The Hanker

    FEB 3

    Millcast Episode 168: The Hanker

    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

    28 min
  7. Millcast Episode 167: Love Letter

    JAN 29

    Millcast Episode 167: Love Letter

    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

    29 min
  8. Millcast Episode 166: Shawl Bundles

    JAN 29

    Millcast Episode 166: Shawl Bundles

    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

    45 min
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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
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Junction Fiber Mill
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    Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

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