Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

We’re together again after a long weekend at the New York Sheep & Wool Festival, and catching up on our Fall activities and Halloween plans. Plus, we’re getting ready for the Fiber Festival of New England with a dye party at the mill!

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Flower Gear Bandana - https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merch/products/flower-gear-bandana
• Gift Cards - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/gift-card?_pos=1&_sid=baabc3d31&_ss=r
• Greeting Cards - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/greeting-card-warm-wishes?_pos=4&_sid=baabc3d31&_ss=r
• What Amanda’s wearing: Maude Tee by PetiteKnit - https://ravel.me/maude-tee
• What Peggy’s wearing: A self-drafted pattern using 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/

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro 

00:26 - Weekend chat

06:28 - Rhinebeck Recap

09:50 - Knit Along wrap-up

12:52 - Junction Fiber Mill Bandanas

14:27 - Gift cards and greeting cards

18:32 - Mill Tour

21:48 - Our dye pots are degrading

22:16 - Fiber Festival of New England plans

23:17 - Halloween costume preparations

27:44 - Next Open House: December 19th

Come along with the Junction Fiber Mill crew as we head to the New York Sheep & Wool Festival. In this episode, we pack up and drive to Rhinebeck, NY, setup our booth, and enjoy a whirlwind of a weekend at one of the country’s biggest fiber festivals.

Plus, mark your calendars! Our 2027 Retreat tickets go on sale Tuesday November 3rd at 10am. We can’t wait to see you there!

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Duchess
• DK - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-dutchess
• Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-tapestry
• What we wore: 
• 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2
• Rhue Sweater by Rebecca Clow(The Creabea) - https://ravel.me/rhue-sweater
• Lindal Cardigan by Wöldten - https://ravel.me/lindal-cardigan

Timestamps: 

00:00 - New York Sheep & Wool Festival Setup

01:37 - Day 1

04:05 - Day 2

04:50 - Retreat Tickets go on sale Tuesday November 3rd at 10am ET!

08:36 - Wrapping up the festival and going home

09:47 - On the way home

10:32 - Thank you!

This week on a jam-packed Millcast, we launch a mill-favorite Farm Fresh yarn, Amanda chats with designer Rebecca Clow, and a peek at our Rhinebeck Festival yarn! Mentioned on the Millcast:* What Peg's wearing: Rhue Sweater by Rebecca Clow - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhue-sweater* What we’re knitting: ---11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2 --- 11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens --- Enter for a chance to win - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal* Jacob Twist 3-ply - https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/farm-fresh/products/farm-fresh-jacob-marled* Rebecca Clow's Patterns - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/rebecca-clows-ravelry-store/patterns* Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events --- New York Sheep & Wool Festival - October 17th and 18th --- Fiber Festival of New England - November 7th and 8th 00:00 - Intro00:16 - What Peg’s wearing02:17 - Millapalooza/VTSW talk03:20 - KAL update05:36 - KAL Final Week: How to enter to win a prize!06:07 - The nitty-gritty on details07:19 - NYSW Meetup Details08:26 - Launching Jacob Twist yarn13:09 - Mill Tour15:27 - Bigger booth at Rhinebeck this year16:21 - Unveiling our NYSW special colorway: Dutchess18:28 - Our tip on Festival prep19:40 - Rebecca Clow interview31:34 - Upcoming Events

Join us on the Millcast this week for a look around the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival, our Knit Along meet-up, and a few of our favorite festival moments! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by and said hi!

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Smuggler’s Notch
• DK - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-smugglers-notch
• Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-smugglers-notch
• What we’re knitting: 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
• 11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events
• New York Sheep & Wool Festival - October 17th and 18th
• Fiber Festival of New England - November 7th and 8th 

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro

02:50 - Knit Along progress

06:37 - Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival

11:38 - Knit Along meet-up

14:40 - Smuggler’s Notch is available online at 10am ET today!

16:42 - Sneak peek of Jacob Twist 3-Ply coming next Tuesday at 10am!

19:21 - Upcoming Events

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-sweater
• What we’re knitting: 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
• 11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens
• Amanda’s book recommendation: Whistler by Ann Patchett - https://norwichbookstore.com/item/NwJRrIA-YOprXxUdwL8uGQ
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events
• Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival - October 3rd and 4th
• New York Sheep & Wool Festival - October 17th and 18th
• Fiber 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

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-pink
• Hunting Season Orange - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-hunting-season
• What we’re wearing: Murano Square Bandana by Susan Ashcroft - https://ravel.me/murano-squares-bandana
• What Liz is knitting: 
• Peach Bourbon Tea by Thea Coleman - https://ravel.me/peach-bourbon-tea
• Polina Pullover by Teti Lusak - https://ravel.me/polina-pullover
• What Amanda’s knitting: 11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
• Liz’s favorite project bags
• Tom Bihn Swift Knitting Bag - https://www.tombihn.com/products/swift?srsltid=AU7gw4XtDUgq4SqYepgmhGcLl-3K96xeoJdvlI_2qtjShBDyAcLB5yrb&variant=44857607356605
• Della Q Knitting Backpack - https://dellaq.com/collections/backpacks/products/makers-canvas-backpack-olive
• Artifact Knitting and Crochet Project Tote Bag - https://artifactbags.com/products/knitting-yarn-bag?variant=48967651885278
• Twig & Horn Waxed Canvas Bucket Bag - https://quinceandco.com/collections/twig-and-horn/products/waxed-canvas-bucket-bag?variant=51261212459329
• Madder Root Wax and Wool Trundle Bag - https://madderroot.com/products/wax-and-wool-trundle-bag-hemlock
• Nantucket Diddy Bagg - https://nantucketbagg.com/collections/all/products/canvas-tool-bag-nantucket?variant=7305290945
• Junction Fiber Mill Tote - https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merch/products/mill-tote 
• Mabel Style Origami Tote - https://mabelstyle.com
• Scout Waterproof Tote - https://scoutbags.com
• Re:Designed Project - https://redesignedproject.dk/en
• Liz’s favorite notions
• Thread and Maple Notions Clutch - https://www.threadandmaple.com/products/notions-clutch?variant=34416836837509
• Thread and Maple Needle Binder - https://www.threadandmaple.com/collections/needle-binder-builder
• Katrinkles Stitch Markers - https://katrinkles.com/collections/stitch-markers?page=1
• Allstitch Studio Stitch Markers - https://allstitchstudio.com
• Twice Sheared Sheep Gauge Ruler - https://twiceshearedsheep.com/products/quick-gauge-ruler-copy
• EZ PZ Magnified Gauge Ruler - https://www.thecraftivist.com/products/ez-pz-gauge-ruler?srsltid=AU7gw4UM68y4zCzPiF8-VB4fOdLnq1iIGdu_h0KW2gEm9IHo3172ZmNm
• Barber Cord by the roll
• Glocusent Knitting Neck Light - https://glocusent.com/products/glocusent-eyecaring-led-neck-reading-light-gray
• Liz and Amanda’s Festival Tips
• Be 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 need
• What to bring
• Notebook, pen, and calculator
• Water bottle and snack in case the food lines are long
• Electrolyte drinks
• Bandana 
• Big bag 
• Camera for collecting inspiration
• Take 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

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-sweater
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
• 11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens
• 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2
• Upcoming 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

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 shades
• Light Grey - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-light-grey-3-ply?_pos=2&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=r
• Dark Grey - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-dark-grey-3-ply?_pos=3&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=r
• Brown Black - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-brown-black-3-ply?_pos=4&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=r
• What Amanda’s wearing: Stockholm Slipover V-Neck by PetiteKnit - https://ravel.me/stockholm-slipover-v-neck
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
• 11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens
• 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2
• What Amanda’s Reading: Middlemarch by George Elliot - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/y06HpEi4VB4JIzKHe5IcoQ
• What Peggy’s Reading: The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/cD9iTwrvcwgjegIgC647pA
• Upcoming 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

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=e
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
• 11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittens
• 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2
• What Amanda’s Reading: Country People by Daniel Mason - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/uFul1NHY3vA3HQp4M9WwWA
• What Peggy’s Reading: All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/KbKT8pcwmPWUqYMCs_MXXQ
• Upcoming 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

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 Lite
• DK - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-giverny?_pos=8&_sid=dd3469a7a&_ss=r
• Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-giverny?_pos=5&_sid=dd3469a7a&_ss=r
• One Skein Knitting by Ksenia Naidyon (@life_is_cozy) - https://lifeiscozy.com/book
• What Ksenia’s Wearing: Vesna Tee - https://ravel.me/vesna-tee
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
• 11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/1111-mittens
• 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2
• Upcoming 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