I love the Millcast, watch every week and learn so much about knitting, fiber and more! For example, I'd never heard of a Maple Creamee until Amanda began telling us about her love for this. Then, what ho! My husband and I visited the Buoy Shack in Kittery, Maine for the first time yesterday and guess what was on the desserts menu: Vermont Creamee! Of course, we had to try one. Smooth, creamy, cold perfection. Thank you, Amanda and Peg, for who you are and all you do!
So much to love in this episode! You are a good woman to row when you knew you needed to move fence. Or silly, depending on your perspective, haha! all those yarns are gorgeous. Love the blues mix. Amanda - your sweater is looking so good!
So many laugh out loud moments! I hope Amanda gave Peggy a bit of the chocolate zucchini cake. The three ply yarn looks gorgeous and those bright making tracks. Wow! I loved the image of the medieval farmer in the “I’d rather be knitting” shirt.
What great timing! I’m currently reading, “No Idle Hands. The Social History of American Knitting.” For me, it gets incredibly interesting when we get to the 1930’s-1950’s of the American knitting craze. Makes me want to knit up a pair of argyle socks!!! Peg….I live in Colorado. Hope you had a good visit. Still so warm here!
A lot of news fit to print today! Knitting some Dancing Pony Sheep Farm yarn that I think you spun as I work and watch. Guess what, Egyptians did knit! My son was obsessed with Egypt and I with knitting, and so we knew this little fact. I too got a Kitchen Aid mixer as an adult and didn’t grow up with one. Game changer for sure. Love both of your sweaters and all of the new yarns. That 3-ply is awesome. And the no waste yarn has a great story and looks fun with the neons. Counting down to VTSW! Now I’ve got to motivate for my exercise…but no fence to move here. Oh, and your dedication to spinning the best possible yarns is really evident…that story about humidity doesn’t surprise me at all. Kudos to your staff for their commitment to creating exceptional products! I said recently that I am not a yarn snob, but I’m becoming very mindful and particular about the twist and spin related characteristics of my fiber. 😉
Great picture of John who would rather be knitting!!!LOL thanks morning coffee and chuckle with you two - Peggy keep up the rowing, I find with aging the frustration of not having the upper body strength I have always had and taken for granted -. Peggy safe journey to Colorado and Amanda - after you went into your machine, I cracked up as I looked over at my old Kitchen air mixer on my counter!!!😊
Amanda if I had sheep like yours and pegs beauties I would knit or crochet a bunch of blankets as heirloom pieces for future kids and grandkids and sew on a tag with the name of the sheep . That way when you don’t have the sheep you still do have the sheep sort of …
Jacob sheep are sooooo cool! Got some Jacob wool years ago, researched those cute little guys & fell in love! Annnd I’m also a fan of the “ragg” look. Love that 3-ply! I think you have me hooked on the neons! Orange, pink, yellow… sigh I got 2 hanks of Brat Green (DK), I just “might” NEED to get more in Sport wt. Wish I were closer, I’d be a very frequent visitor! Thanks for tempting me (again) with alllll the colors, breeds, yarn!!!
Happy MillCast Day! The Jacob 3-ply is STUNNING! And I love the sport weight!! Lorde song is perfect, btw. So wonderful to see y’all, as always. Thank you so much! ☺️🫶🏻🧶 xx ~ the crocheter 😉
So Laura @trivialknits actually mentioned “A History of Handknitting” by Richard Rutt on her last podcast. Published in 1989 and he happened to Bishop of Leicester then. Enjoyed your interview with her and then watched her podcast.
Beautiful skeins. Love Jacob sheep. Their fleeces are so fun to work with. Thanks, Peggy and Amanda
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love the Millcast, watch every week and learn so much about knitting, fiber and more! For example, I'd never heard of a Maple Creamee until Amanda began telling us about her love for this. Then, what ho! My husband and I visited the Buoy Shack in Kittery, Maine for the first time yesterday and guess what was on the desserts menu: Vermont Creamee! Of course, we had to try one. Smooth, creamy, cold perfection. Thank you, Amanda and Peg, for who you are and all you do!
Thank you for watching!
So much to love in this episode! You are a good woman to row when you knew you needed to move fence. Or silly, depending on your perspective, haha! all those yarns are gorgeous. Love the blues mix. Amanda - your sweater is looking so good!
Thanks so much for your kind words!
I love that Mill Blend Blues Mix.....
So glad!
I'm sure someone who is knitting with that beautiful Jacob is going to thank you for your dedication to humidity amd heat!
So many laugh out loud moments! I hope Amanda gave Peggy a bit of the chocolate zucchini cake. The three ply yarn looks gorgeous and those bright making tracks. Wow! I loved the image of the medieval farmer in the “I’d rather be knitting” shirt.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That jacpb yarn is divine ❤
We agree!!!
What great timing! I’m currently reading, “No Idle Hands. The Social History of American Knitting.” For me, it gets incredibly interesting when we get to the 1930’s-1950’s of the American knitting craze. Makes me want to knit up a pair of argyle socks!!!
Peg….I live in Colorado. Hope you had a good visit. Still so warm here!
Argyle socks would be fun!
@@junctionfibermill maybe with some of the bright yellow and orange colors you’ve been brewing up!
Oh I had such a laugh at the mixer discussion - Amanda, I don't have a standing mixer! So it's ok you just got it now :))))
Thank you!!!
You should invite Clara Parks. She knows a lot ( everything) about sheep, fiber, etc. And she lives in Maine!
We have had her on the podcast already! She is a great resource!
@@kellymcnabb6897 I second that as currently reading the book.
Thanks Peggy and Amanda. Love those beautiful skeins! Peggy, you did more in one early morning than most people do all day.
She is a busy lady!
A lot of news fit to print today! Knitting some Dancing Pony Sheep Farm yarn that I think you spun as I work and watch. Guess what, Egyptians did knit! My son was obsessed with Egypt and I with knitting, and so we knew this little fact. I too got a Kitchen Aid mixer as an adult and didn’t grow up with one. Game changer for sure. Love both of your sweaters and all of the new yarns. That 3-ply is awesome. And the no waste yarn has a great story and looks fun with the neons. Counting down to VTSW! Now I’ve got to motivate for my exercise…but no fence to move here. Oh, and your dedication to spinning the best possible yarns is really evident…that story about humidity doesn’t surprise me at all. Kudos to your staff for their commitment to creating exceptional products! I said recently that I am not a yarn snob, but I’m becoming very mindful and particular about the twist and spin related characteristics of my fiber. 😉
Glad you enjoyed this episode- wow- knitting in Egypt!
No fancy mixer here yet! I keep asking myself…..what am I thinking not having one!
What amazing wool! I can't wait for Millapalooza! Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Thank you! 😊
Great picture of John who would rather be knitting!!!LOL thanks morning coffee and chuckle with you two - Peggy keep up the rowing, I find with aging the frustration of not having the upper body strength I have always had and taken for granted -. Peggy safe journey to Colorado and Amanda - after you went into your machine, I cracked up as I looked over at my old Kitchen air mixer on my counter!!!😊
Thanks for watching!!
Amanda if I had sheep like yours and pegs beauties I would knit or crochet a bunch of blankets as heirloom pieces for future kids and grandkids and sew on a tag with the name of the sheep . That way when you don’t have the sheep you still do have the sheep sort of …
☺️
Oh Love my Tuesday mornings. Thank you ladies .
Thanks for watching!!
Jacob sheep are sooooo cool! Got some Jacob wool years ago, researched those cute little guys & fell in love!
Annnd I’m also a fan of the “ragg” look. Love that 3-ply!
I think you have me hooked on the neons! Orange, pink, yellow… sigh
I got 2 hanks of Brat Green (DK), I just “might” NEED to get more in Sport wt.
Wish I were closer, I’d be a very frequent visitor!
Thanks for tempting me (again) with alllll the colors, breeds, yarn!!!
Thanks for all the love!
Happy MillCast Day! The Jacob 3-ply is STUNNING! And I love the sport weight!! Lorde song is perfect, btw.
So wonderful to see y’all, as always. Thank you so much! ☺️🫶🏻🧶 xx ~ the crocheter 😉
Thanks so much!!
Go Amanda! Cake all the time, every day. Yes Peggy, a stand mixer is apparently an innovation of the 21st century. 😂😂❤❤
Yes- more cake!
R owing and fencing before 9:30am? Kudos to you girl! Love the Finn color.
She is a dynamo! - Liz from JFM
So Laura @trivialknits actually mentioned “A History of Handknitting” by Richard Rutt on her last podcast. Published in 1989 and he happened to Bishop of Leicester then. Enjoyed your interview with her and then watched her podcast.
Perhaps, Sofia Thanhouser, author of Worn. WOW Tang with Solar Power
Hi ladies! Roxanne Richardson is a wealth of knowledge on knitting history. Perhaps a guest on your show? Love everything you do!
Thank you - will look into her!
You should take a look at Sydney Crambaugh, of squidney knits. She does a lot on history of knitting
Thanks!
In NZ we call a Jumper/sweater a Jersey.
Did not know that! Thanks for sharing!!
Now that you've produce lime, yellow, and fuschia neon yarns, do you have any other neons planned?
We do…stay tuned! 😉
Hi, love all your yarn. You talked about the new bright orange color being available the 17th. Is there a specific time that it will be available?
10 am EST!
Is the Mill Blend on sale online?
Yes- junctionfibermill.com/products/mill-blend-blues-mix?_pos=3&_psq=mill&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Peggy, Im your age and I dont have a stand mixer never had one. As they are too too expensive.
A little elbow grease does the trick!
Peg , what is this stuff called “chaklette”? Do you mean “chawklet”? 😂
lol