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. 18h ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Aug 4

    Millcast Episode 194: New and Improved Merch

    Join us for a fascinating interview with David Harris, the Bobbin Man! Plus, check out our new-and-improved merch, go behind the scenes as we fix a jam in the can coiler, and catch up on all the latest Knit Along news. Mentioned in the Millcast: New and Improved Merch - https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merchJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.comOpen House: Sat, August 15th from 10 am-1pm Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - Amanda’s weekend 03:43 - Peggy’s weekend 05:12 - Mill Update: Unjamming the can coiler 08:04 - Knit Along Update 12:23 - Amanda’s road-trip reading tip 14:22 - More Knit Along news 15:21 - New and improved merch! 20:28 - Mill Tour 25:12 - Interview with David Harris 45:05 - Join us on August 15th for the last Open House until December

  6. Jul 28

    Millcast Episode 193: Heathered Amethyst 3-Ply

    Catch up with Peggy and Amanda and check in on their 11:11 Sweater progress after the first few days of the 2026 Knit Along! Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Savage Hart Farm yarn, take a tour of the mill, and check out the gorgeous new Heathered Amethyst 3-Ply, launching today at 10am ET! 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Weekend chit chat 07:54 - Retreat recap 10:28 - Knit Along Progress Update 16:27 - It’s not too late to join the Knit Along! 21:21 - Heathered Amethyst 3-ply! 24:31 - Mill Tour 28:29 - Savage Hart Farm yarn process 29:10 - Thanks for your air purifier suggestions 29:55 - Come see us at the August 15th Open House  Mentioned in the Millcast: Heathered Amethyst 3-ply - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/summit-heathered-amethyst?_pos=4&_sid=0ad78f24e&_ss=rJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Amanda’s podcast recommendation: Secret Life of Books - https://www.secretlifeofbooks.orgGnora the gnome: Adapted from the Gnomes of Grimblewood - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-gnomes-of-grimblewoods-enchanting-friends-to-knit-full-of-magic-and-mischiefUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.comOpen House: Sat, August 15th from 10 am-1pm

  7. Jul 21

    Millcast Episode 192: Giverny and Heathered Amethyst Roving

    It’s officially cast-on day for the 2026 Junction Fiber Mill Knit Along! 🎉 Will you be joining us to knit the 11:11 Sweater? This week, we're celebrating the official Knit Along cast-on with all the information you need to get started. Plus we’re sharing photos from our Farm & Fiber Retreat, a behind-the-scenes tour of the mill, knitting updates, and more. Stick around until the end for another great book recommendation! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro  00:12 - Amanda’s latest finished knitting project 02:59 - Wildfire smoke is affecting VT 07:38 - Peggy’s turtle story 08:46 - Knit Along Cast-On 16:22 - Check out Peggy’s new knitting gadget 18:53 - Stay tuned for the smaller 11:11 Knit Along project: Coming early August 19:13 - Some Knit Along rules 20:11 - Thanks for coming to our retreat! 23:42 - Giverny Pin-Drafted Roving 25:08 - Heathered Amethyst Roving 27:06 - Mill Tour 32:12 - What Amanda’s Reading 33:46 - What Peggy’s Reading 35:44 - Come to our Open House on Saturday, August 15th Mentioned in the Millcast: Heathered Amethyst Roving - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/pin-drafted-roving-heathered-amethystGiverny Roving - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/pin-drafted-roving-givernyJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2What Amanda just finished knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2Amanda’s book recommendation: To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/nuMEgA1p4ck-o-zpZFjqyQUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.comOpen House: Sat, August 15th from 10am-1pm

  8. Jul 14

    Millcast Episode 191: Mill Blend Lite in Grey and White

    11:11 designer Logan is co-hosting this week’s Millcast to share the story behind this year’s Knit Along pattern — from where the idea began to all the thoughtful details. Plus, check out our newest Mill Blend Lite — a truly one-of-a-kind yarn spun from carefully saved mill remnants. This time, we made two beautifully coordinating neutrals: a creamy white and a rich, heathered gray. 00:00 - Intro  00:53 - Weekend recap 04:46 - Thank you for joining the Knit Along! 06:10 - What Logan’s wearing 08:42 - Amanda’s yarn choice for the Knit Along (Forest and Tangerine Twist) 10:32 - How the 11:11 Sweater came to be 16:21 - Where does the name 11:11 come from? 17:13 - What’s your favorite detail of the 11:11 sweater? 18:09 - Tips and tutorials for the Knit Along 19:38 - How did you get into knitting? 21:20 - Are you a monogamous knitter? 22:21 - Are you a process knitter or a project knitter? 24:37 - What’s it been like moving to Vermont? 26:50 - Mill Tour 30:09 - Check out the latest Mill Blend! 32:48 - The giveaway winner has been found 33:11 - What Amanda’s knitting 37:05 - We’re looking forward to the retreat 37:21 - Next open house: August 15th   Mentioned in the Millcast: Mill Blend LiteWhite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/mill-blend-lite-white-summer-2026?_pos=7&_sid=af4316b42&_ss=rGray - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/mill-blend-lite-grey-summer-2026?_pos=6&_sid=af4316b42&_ss=rJoin the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Use discount code JFMKAL for 11% off for the month of JulyAnd check out Logan’s tutorials on Instagram and TikTok @LoganLaineKnitsWhat Logan’s wearing The Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the Knitter - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/umbria-summer-topIn Araucania Papagayo cotton chainette yarnWhat Amanda’s knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2Weave in your ends as you go by catching the ends as if they were floats in stranded colorwork - https://youtu.be/b9JWn5Rk_vE?si=OddKYphWxDVy47OiUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.comOpen House: Sat, August 15th from 10am-1pm

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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
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Junction Fiber Mill
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    Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

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