Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

Junction Fiber Mill

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 169: Mill Blend

    3D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. Millcast Episode 163: The Last Millcast of 2025

    JAN 29

    Millcast Episode 163: The Last Millcast of 2025

    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

    23 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.