Millcast Episode 200

208: Surprise Bags are Back!Join Peggy for a weekend of fiber fun at the Fiber Festival of New England! Back at the Mill, Amanda shares her Halloween recap and a sneak peek of our newest Mill Merch. Plus, take a behind-the-scenes Mill Tour and snag your Surprise Bag!Mentioned in the Millcast:Surprise Bags - https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/surprise-bags-1What Peggy’s wearing: Rhue Sweater by Rebecca Clow(The Creabea) - https://ravel.me/rhue-sweaterWhat Amanda’s wearing: Stockholm Slipover V-neck by PetitKnit - https://ravel.me/stockholm-slipover-v-neckWhat Amanda’s knitting: 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2What Peggy’s knitting: Another Rhue SweaterWhat we’re readingPeggy: The Liveship Traders Trilogy by Robin Hobb - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/ZoOPMvNQhqbwzapYqCeXBwAmanda: To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/rBSsMLeAZlZuIJb0RCWinwUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/eventsOpen House - Sat, December 19thTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:39 - Time for snow tires in VT!01:28 - Peggy’s big news02:43 - Halloween Recap05:44 - Surprise Bags are back!10:56 - We’re excited for the Fiber Festival of New England12:20 - Festival footage18:35 - Day 222:21 - Sneak peek of our Mill Hat in yellow and blue23:34 - Mill Tour27:26 - What we’re knitting31:31 - What we’re reading

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-calendarWhat Peggy’s wearing: Smoked Orange Cardigan by Thea Colman - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoked-orange-cardiganUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/eventsFiber Festival of New England - November 7th and 8th Open House - Sat, December 19thTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro02:39 - Pumpkin carving06:18 - Retreat tickets are on sale now for July 2027!12:54 - Mill Tour16:49 - Check out our new Pistachio colorway only at the Fiber Festival of New England18:59 - Get your 2027 JFM calendar!21:07 - Savage Hart Farm sheep update22:41 - What we’re knitting28:13 - 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-bandanaGift Cards - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/gift-card?_pos=1&_sid=baabc3d31&_ss=rGreeting Cards - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/greeting-card-warm-wishes?_pos=4&_sid=baabc3d31&_ss=rWhat Amanda’s wearing: Maude Tee by PetiteKnit - https://ravel.me/maude-teeWhat 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 chat06:28 - Rhinebeck Recap09:50 - Knit Along wrap-up12:52 - Junction Fiber Mill Bandanas14:27 - Gift cards and greeting cards18:32 - Mill Tour21:48 - Our dye pots are degrading22:16 - Fiber Festival of New England plans23:17 - Halloween costume preparations27:44 - 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:DuchessDK - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-dutchessLite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-tapestryWhat we wore: 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Rhue Sweater by Rebecca Clow(The Creabea) - https://ravel.me/rhue-sweaterLindal Cardigan by Wöldten - https://ravel.me/lindal-cardiganTimestamps: 00:00 - New York Sheep & Wool Festival Setup01:37 - Day 104:05 - Day 204:50 - Retreat Tickets go on sale Tuesday November 3rd at 10am ET!08:36 - Wrapping up the festival and going home09:47 - On the way home10:32 - 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 NotchDK - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-smugglers-notchLite - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-smugglers-notchWhat we’re knitting: 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittensUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/eventsNew York Sheep & Wool Festival - October 17th and 18thFiber Festival of New England - November 7th and 8th Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro02:50 - Knit Along progress06:37 - Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival11:38 - Knit Along meet-up14:40 - 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-sweaterWhat we’re knitting: 11:11 Sweater by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal11:11 Mittens by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111-mittensAmanda’s book recommendation: Whistler by Ann Patchett - https://norwichbookstore.com/item/NwJRrIA-YOprXxUdwL8uGQUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/eventsVermont Sheep & Wool Festival - October 3rd and 4thNew York Sheep & Wool Festival - October 17th and 18thFiber Festival of New England -  November 7th and 8th Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:14 - Welcome back Peggy!03:58 - Fall is here07:57 - What Peggy’s Wearing10:03 - Knit Along Update13:18 - What Amanda’s reading17:00 - Cauldron Bundles19:52 - Mill Tour23:54 - Smuggler’s Notch Sneak Peek26:14 - Upcoming Events27:08 - 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-pinkHunting Season Orange - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/roots-hunting-seasonWhat we’re wearing: Murano Square Bandana by Susan Ashcroft - https://ravel.me/murano-squares-bandanaWhat Liz is knitting: Peach Bourbon Tea by Thea Coleman - https://ravel.me/peach-bourbon-teaPolina Pullover by Teti Lusak - https://ravel.me/polina-pulloverWhat Amanda’s knitting: 11:11 by Logan Laine - https://ravel.me/1111n-2Join the 2026 Knit Along - https://junctionfibermill.com/pages/kalLiz’s favorite project bagsTom Bihn Swift Knitting Bag - https://www.tombihn.com/products/swift?srsltid=AU7gw4XtDUgq4SqYepgmhGcLl-3K96xeoJdvlI_2qtjShBDyAcLB5yrb&variant=44857607356605Della Q Knitting Backpack - https://dellaq.com/collections/backpacks/products/makers-canvas-backpack-oliveArtifact Knitting and Crochet Project Tote Bag - https://artifactbags.com/products/knitting-yarn-bag?variant=48967651885278Twig & Horn Waxed Canvas Bucket Bag - https://quinceandco.com/collections/twig-and-horn/products/waxed-canvas-bucket-bag?variant=51261212459329Madder Root Wax and Wool Trundle Bag - https://madderroot.com/products/wax-and-wool-trundle-bag-hemlockNantucket Diddy Bagg - https://nantucketbagg.com/collections/all/products/canvas-tool-bag-nantucket?variant=7305290945Junction Fiber Mill Tote - https://junctionfibermill.com/collections/merch/products/mill-tote Mabel Style Origami Tote - https://mabelstyle.comScout Waterproof Tote - https://scoutbags.comRe:Designed Project - https://redesignedproject.dk/enLiz’s favorite notionsThread and Maple Notions Clutch - https://www.threadandmaple.com/products/notions-clutch?variant=34416836837509Thread and Maple Needle Binder - https://www.threadandmaple.com/collections/needle-binder-builderKatrinkles Stitch Markers - https://katrinkles.com/collections/stitch-markers?page=1Allstitch Studio Stitch Markers - https://allstitchstudio.comTwice Sheared Sheep Gauge Ruler - https://twiceshearedsheep.com/products/quick-gauge-ruler-copyEZ PZ Magnified Gauge Ruler - https://www.thecraftivist.com/products/ez-pz-gauge-ruler?srsltid=AU7gw4UM68y4zCzPiF8-VB4fOdLnq1iIGdu_h0KW2gEm9IHo3172ZmNmBarber Cord by the rollGlocusent Knitting Neck Light - https://glocusent.com/products/glocusent-eyecaring-led-neck-reading-light-grayLiz and Amanda’s Festival TipsBe 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 needWhat to bringNotebook, pen, and calculatorWater bottle and snack in case the food lines are longElectrolyte drinksBandana Big bag Camera for collecting inspirationTake breaks!Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/eventsTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro01:58 - What We’re Wearing02:39 - Holiday Boxes sold faster than expected!03:42 - What Liz is knitting05:33 - Knit Along update07:39 - Hunting Season Orange and Pink!10:20 - Mill Tour16:16 - Liz’s project bag review25:22 - Liz's favorite knitting notions33:31 - Liz’s Festival Tips36:45 - 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-sweaterJoin 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-2Upcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/eventsTimestamps:00:00 - Congratulations on 200 episodes of the Millcast🎉00:30 - What Amanda’s Wearing02:06 - Peggy’s weekend03:27 - Amanda’s weekend04:38 - Peggy’s upcoming trip06:00 - Knit Along Update11:32 - Thank you for your continued support!14:55 - Holiday Box presale is open!26:40 - Mill Tour30:32 - 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 shadesLight Grey - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-light-grey-3-ply?_pos=2&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=rDark Grey - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-dark-grey-3-ply?_pos=3&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=rBrown Black - https://junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-savage-hart-farm-brown-black-3-ply?_pos=4&_sid=6cdbfbf7d&_ss=rWhat Amanda’s wearing: Stockholm Slipover V-Neck by PetiteKnit - https://ravel.me/stockholm-slipover-v-neckJoin 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: Middlemarch by George Elliot - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/y06HpEi4VB4JIzKHe5IcoQWhat Peggy’s Reading: The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman - https://www.norwichbookstore.com/item/cD9iTwrvcwgjegIgC647pAUpcoming Events: https://junctionfibermill.com/eventsTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:14 - Sweater weather has arrived in VT00:35 - What Amanda’s Wearing01:18 - Peggy’s weekend trip recap02:35 - Happy Anniversary to Amanda and Cody!05:31 - Knit Along Update08:50 - What Amanda’s Reading10:35 - What Peggy’s Reading12:43 - Savage Hart Farm yarn is here!14:41 - Footage from Savage Hart Farm17:58 - New wool announcement30:57 - Mill Tour35:59 - Other Mill news38:33 - Upcoming Events and Festivals