Junction Fiber Mill Millcast

The weather is turning quickly here in Vermont, but we’re already looking ahead to next summer and our July 2027 retreat! Tickets are on sale now and they often go quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. Then, grab one of our new JFM calendars to mark the date so you don’t forget!😉

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• JFM Calendars - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/2027-calendar
• What Peggy’s wearing: Smoked Orange Cardigan by Thea Colman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoked-orange-cardigan
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/events

• Fiber Festival of New England - November 7th and 8th
• Open House - Sat, December 19th

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:39 - Pumpkin carving

06:18 - Retreat tickets are on sale now for July 2027!

12:54 - Mill Tour

16:49 - Check out our new Pistachio colorway only at the Fiber Festival of New England

18:59 - Get your 2027 JFM calendar!

21:07 - Savage Hart Farm sheep update

22:41 - What we’re knitting

28:13 - Upcoming Events

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

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=48561777148098
• What Amanda’s wearing: Nightshift by Andrea Mowry - https://ravel.me/nightshift
• Where to buy The World of Wooden Bobbins book - https://www.etsy.com/listing/848779860/the-world-of-wooden-bobbins-book-of-mill
• 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

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

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-bundle
• 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

• Open 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

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/merch
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal

• 11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2

• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com

• Open 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

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=r
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal

• 11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2

• Amanda’s podcast recommendation: Secret Life of Books - https://www.secretlifeofbooks.org
• Gnora 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-mischief
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com
• Open House: Sat, August 15th from 10 am-1pm

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-amethyst
• Giverny Roving - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/pin-drafted-roving-giverny
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal

• 11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2

• What Amanda just finished knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• Amanda’s book recommendation: To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/nuMEgA1p4ck-o-zpZFjqyQ
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com
• Open House: Sat, August 15th from 10am-1pm

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 Lite

• White - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/mill-blend-lite-white-summer-2026?_pos=7&_sid=af4316b42&_ss=r
• Gray - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/mill-blend-lite-grey-summer-2026?_pos=6&_sid=af4316b42&_ss=r

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

• Use discount code JFMKAL for 11% off for the month of July
• And check out Logan’s tutorials on Instagram and TikTok @LoganLaineKnits

• What Logan’s wearing The Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the Knitter - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/umbria-summer-top

• In Araucania Papagayo cotton chainette yarn

• What Amanda’s knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• Weave in your ends as you go by catching the ends as if they were floats in stranded colorwork - https://youtu.be/b9JWn5Rk_vE?si=OddKYphWxDVy47Oi
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com

• Open House: Sat, August 15th from 10am-1pm

It’s almost Knit Along time! Tune in for the official announcement of the 2026 Junction Fiber Mill Festival KAL. We’re sharing three beautiful versions of the 11:11 Sweater to inspire you, plus introducing Giverny Lite—a brand-new limited-edition colorway designed especially for this year’s KAL!

Pick your colors, gather your supplies, and get ready to cast-on with us on July 21st! 🎉

00:00 - Intro

03:13 - 4th of July plans

05:47 - Summer knitwear recommendations

06:29 - 2026 Festival KAL Announcement

08:36 - The 11:11 Sweater in Winterberry and Tangerine Twist

10:03 - What’s a Knit Along?

12:17 - The 11:11 Sweater in Charcoal and Day’s End

13:22 - The 11:11 Sweater in Blueberry and Giverny

15:38 - Introducing Limited Edition Giverny!

18:39 - Are you our giveaway winner?

19:34 - Mill Tour

23:01 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Giverny Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-giverny?_pos=1&_sid=88a41de34&_ss=r
• Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
• 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2

• Use discount code JFMKAL for 11% off for the month of July

• Summer knits: Thanks for all your recommendations last week! We gathered them into this Ravelry collection — check it out for summer knitting inspiration☀️ https://ravel.me/junctionfibermill/sk3
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com

There’s plenty happening this week at Junction Fiber Mill! Get the latest update from Savage Hart Farm, take a peek at a fun new dye project in the works, and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter for a special deal coming next week.

Launching today at 10am ET, two of our all-time favorite colorways are available in sport weight for the very first time. Check out Daybreak and Hydrangea Lite!

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Amanda’s weekend and Baby Nelle

01:51 - Peggy’s weekend and Savage Hart Farm

07:07 - Daybreak and Hydrangea now in sport weight!

09:29 - Having fun testing new dye recipes

12:55 - Sign up for our newsletter for a special deal next week!

13:12 - Amanda’s book recommendation

14:30 - Peggy’s book recommendation

16:06 - Amanda’s knitting update

18:17 - Mill Tour

26:55 - We’ll miss you Elise!

33:53 - Take a peek at next week’s launch: Giverny

35:20 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Daybreak Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-daybreak?_pos=3&_sid=f1578b2e5&_ss=r
• Hydrangea Lite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-lite-hydrangea?_pos=2&_sid=b0a9165e6&_ss=r
• Amanda’s book recommendation The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/54DFaI36UlG4QhtJB-lJdg
• Peggy’s book recommendation - John of John by Douglas Stuart https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/wLu_br6H3tXunYfyW1HvMA
• What Amanda’s knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com

Join Peggy and Amanda for a cozy chat on this rainy morning at Junction Fiber Mill. Plus, hear the story behind this week’s launch and go for a behind-the-scenes tour with Amanda. Then, share your favorite summer knits in the comments — we’re looking for recommendations!

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Our busy mornings

07:26 - The story behind this week’s launch

09:50 - Fourth of July 3-ply launching today at 10am EST

11:44 - Thanks for coming to the Open House!

12:52 - Mill Tour

18:18 - Giveaway update & thank you for entering

19:19 - Stay tuned for our Rhinebeck KAL announcement (coming 7/7)

20:34 - Amanda’s knitting progress

22:41 - What’s your favorite knit for Summer?

25:26 - Upcoming Events

Mentioned in the Millcast:

• Fourth of July 3-ply - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-fourth-of-july?_pos=1&_psq=fourth&_ss=e&_v=1.0
• What Amanda’s knitting: The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frankie-sweater-2
• Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/events