Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

By 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.... more

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The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

Junction Fiber Mill Millcast episodes:

April 28, 2026Millcast Episode 180: Mother's Day Gift Bundles
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
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25min
April 21, 2026Millcast Episode 179: Porch Light
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
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29min
April 14, 2026Millcast Episode 178: Ovis Hat Bundles
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
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26min
April 07, 2026Millcast Episode 177: Knit for Food
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
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26min
March 31, 2026Millcast Episode 176: Sugar on Snow
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
...more
18min
March 24, 2026 Millcast Episode 175: Shearing Day + Corriedale Confetti
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
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22min
March 17, 2026Millcast Episode 174: Roots Cardinal
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
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31min
March 10, 2026Millcast 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/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
...more
26min
March 03, 2026Millcast 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% 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
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27min
February 24, 2026Millcast 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 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
...more
33min

FAQs about Junction Fiber Mill Millcast:

How many episodes does Junction Fiber Mill Millcast have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.