Millcast Episode 61: 1000 Clean Pounds

[@betsymathews3323]

The 1000 pounds of fleece yarn will need it's own name. Maybe 'Winter Odyssey?'. Thanks again for a dandy MC!

[@sbedwards100]

Well done Todd! As partner to a former safety engineer, possibly use eye protection and perhaps a helmet - protect the melon. Thanks for the video.

[@sandrachilds7229]

I was going to make the same suggestions.

[@junctionfibermill]

Great point!

[@ASquareGranny]

Yay!!!! Congrats on the big arrival!!! “Make tracks into our store! Doctors recommend a high fiber diet”!

[@junctionfibermill]

Love it!

[@barbarasteffee5666]

The 572 remaining pounds is GORGEOUS in that green! (ok. assume its not all green but something to consider) 💚💚💚 I wasn't going to make time to knit the cowl but after seeing yours (and I have JFM yarn) I decided to try to get it done. I did knit the Halibut cowl in Late October without the Halibuts. ha ha! It was actually a swatch for the sweater (Caitlin Hunter) which might have halibuts. LOVE your inspiring ways - do believe you two have boundless energy when I imagine the pace you keep I am in awe. (And pregnant Amanda)! I was glad you mentioned about knitting more - this is good for my 2 cents worth. Thank you for everything and all the inspiration! Yes, Todd should wear eye & melon protection. Wool you...of course you wool!🐑

[@saramartin3665]

oh boy those KAL WIPS are gorgeous, I have too many WIPS but I still want to cast the Nourishment cowl on! I loved listening to the Reading List, Midnight Library and Everyone in my family has killed someone. God bless Todd, that fleece looks amazing.

[@Purlykitten]

Congratulations on the 1000 pounds of wool adventure! It was epic and the finished product looks beautiful. And Todd was really brave to open the wool bale.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks so much!

[@sandrachilds7229]

Love the green fuzzy sweater. Good audible is "Legends and Lattes". The author narrated it and he does a wonderful job with the character voices. Summary of the story is an Orca who is a mercenary leaves her old life and opens up a coffee shop in a place were no one knows what coffee is. It is a feel good story.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mariagavin8971]

You realize that with the new fleece you'll create another "must have" yarn! Love the Steingass sweater... Beautiful!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you!

[@robinphyfe5047]

Sooo excited for the Knit Night! Excited to see what the new fleece turns into!!!

[@ruthswarthout1115]

So excited to see your 1000lb fleece and the continuing saga looks beautiful cant wait to see what you do with it, both your projects are lovely 😊

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you so much!

[@kristiwood2926]

Oh my goodness the 1000lb fleece is so beautiful! I can’t wait to see what it turns into!

[@junctionfibermill]

Me too!!

[@francescabrescianini7565]

You are truly the best! You and your team and your family members, of course...I was a bit worried about Todd, but glad to see the scoured, lovely fleece.... looking forward to the zoom tomorrow, if all goes to plan. I am having a snow day from school today and what could be better than watching your Millcast while starting the nourishment cowl? Maybe seeing Peg at Wayland on Sunday?

[@junctionfibermill]

Sounds good!

[@Fiberchats]

Thank you for showing us around! It was so lovely to see you again!

[@junctionfibermill]

Our pleasure!

[@teripersing]

I pulled my own Knits a little bit more snuggly around me, sympathizing with your temp situation. Good to see you two!

[@caitlinmcdonoughmackenzie2753]

I have a rec for Amanda on creativity & parenthood - Julie Phillips' book The Baby on the Fire Escape gives the alternative take/reality to the drop-everything-and-just-create-mentality. I'm about halfway through; I used to read it while my daughter was at fencing lessons, but she switched to basketball and the basketball court unfortunately does not have the comfy reading chairs that fencing gym had. This is a bummer for both reading and knitting on the sideline, but my kid's dribbling skills are really impressive now.

[@olive5890]

Todd is amazing! ❤

[@junctionfibermill]

We think so!

[@constancemcconnell2128]

The scoured fleece looks gorgeous...so glad Todd safely unpacked it....hoping for some sport weight Making Tracks sometime in the future. Also, did I just optimistically imagine that you were going to write and sell the pattern for your amazing hat, Peggy? I really want to knit one! No pressure; I know you're stirring a lot of pots. Have fun on your Babymoon, Amanda.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you!

[@nancymorgan5505]

Enjoyed the Nourishment Cowl. Went too fast! A great audiobook is ‘Tom Lake’

[@junctionfibermill]

Liz here from JFM: Yes- a very addictive knit that flew on my needles! Just finished Tom Lake too!

[@HillbillyKnitter]

I always enjoy listening to you ladies! You clearly enjoy what you do and spending time together. I find snippets of your lives are interesting. I am looking forward to the Zoom on Wednesday!

[@junctionfibermill]

See you tonight! Thank you

[@donnaglaess6931]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the 1000 lbs of wool, I’m hoping you’ll process some as undyed and have it available for sale.

[@annadellolio7447]

I was thinking of the Vanishing Fleece scene when you said 1000 pound pile. Love your chat. I hope to come visit you in the future.

[@junctionfibermill]

We would love to meet you!

[@cynthiaspear-duncan7661]

Love Irina's Fiberchats

[@susiebeers4562]

I always look forward to your millcast! I am sending the second scarf woven with making tracks. It shows off your yarn so much better as I used white as the weft.

[@theresamccarthy1684]

Hey JFM ladies! Such exciting news that the 1000 pound fleece has found its way home, can’t wait to see what you create with it! Stay warm!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you!

[@bethtodd1998]

who knew that opening a huge parcel of fleece was this dangerous!!! way to go Todd! wish I could go to the Fiber event at Wayland farm, but sadly I have to round at DHMC

[@junctionfibermill]

Sorry we will miss you - maybe the Open House on Feb. 2?

[@myimperfectknittinglife9104]

Sooooo excited for you. Can’t wait to see what the fleece does!

[@jacquelinepirotta]

wow, you weren't kidding about that pallet. That fiber looks amazing. If you decide to sell any in batts for spinning let us know.

[@junctionfibermill]

Will do!

[@deniseengel1451]

Happy your bale of wool arrived. Scary opening that bale however. Way to go Todd. Interested to see what you do with it.

[@elaineenstone6834]

How frightening to see the yarn spring out. Thank you for sharing the "fun ". Hope the live goes well. It will be very late at night here in the UK. 🇬🇧

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank YOU! Sorry we will miss you tonight.

[@danielleboots7032]

The wool is gorgeous!

[@therealtomkreider]

Congrats on your 1000 lb delivery !! 🎉🎉🎉

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you!!

[@mongrain8934]

❤❤❤

[@thecatmont]

Lesley Crewe is a wonderful writer, my favorite so far is The Spoon Stealer and Nosy Parker

[@jpat7726]

I'm sad I will miss the zoom, I have to work. If you decide to do another one, I will be on!

[@junctionfibermill]

Will do!

[@bgbaltuth]

Love your mill cast( at the risk of repeating myself) . My book selection is long. But Walter Isaacson ,s book on Leonard DaVinci is out standing. Actually all of Walter Isaacson,s books . I ll see you Wednesday evening! Glad that amazing bale of clean fleece is ready for yarn. Thanks

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for the recommendations! See you on Wednesday :)

[@kymdelmar9304]

The fleece is just gorgeous! I’m looking forward to seeing the natural batch with those dark parts spun in. You asked for book recommendations - I’m currently listening to “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick, and finding it quite thought-provoking.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thank you!

[@loribarrett5801]

Hi Peg and Amanda, Have you listened to any of TJ Klune's books? If not, try them out, so inspiring in a fantasy kind of way.

[@junctionfibermill]

Will check them out! Thanks

[@carolroy5435]

O.M.Gee!!!! That wire sounded like a gun going off! Better buy that man some safety glasses...or a suit of armor maybe. The fleece is "to dye for"! Personally, I wouldn't let it anywhere near a dye pot.

[@manicspinner1959]

Looking forward to the Zoom knit-along Wed PM (it's on my calendar!). I can't remember what breed you said the 1000 pounds was-- that it lost almost half its weight suggests a high-lanolin content, but I'm speaking from doing hand-scouring experience. Maybe the loss is higher for industrial-strength scouring? Can't wait to see what you come up with. I do hope you'll leave some skeins undyed. I'd like to see what you end up with. And did I hear a rumor you're aiming for sport weight yarns with your new spinner?

[@junctionfibermill]

The wool is primarily Blue-Faced Leicester with some Texel crosses and Scotch Mules. We are working on some new weights once we figure out the quirks of the new spinner...

[@jetv1471]

Always love ur mill casts ! Guys , I love all the yarn behind you but when I go to website there are only 4 colors to pick from ….am I doing something wrong ? It’s like torture 😂

[@junctionfibermill]

Hmmm...Under Making Tracks you should be able to select from many colorways!

[@Honeybeana]

Would love to have some undyed skeins of 1000# lot! Will it have a speckled look or be blended all throughout?

[@junctionfibermill]

We will have to wait and see! :)

[@heatherkatz9256]

The name of the audio book app is not transcribed properly. Can you give it to us again please? Thanks

[@junctionfibermill]

Sure - libro.fm

[@stina48]

Peggy, I wanted to agree with you about “Fourth Wing” I am close to your age probably older, but I really loved both “ Fourth Wing and Iron Flame” I could do without the gratuitous sex, but despite that they were great. I love the dragons and they’re so snarky. They really add a comedic element to the books. Aa similar series is “ Blood and Steel” by Helen Scheuerer, again too much sex, but a great adventure. That yarn was amazing. It is great to see the process.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks!

[@EasyAcresGnomestead]

What size is the mill sample of the cowl?

[@junctionfibermill]

It is one size but you can modify the height of the neck and add length if you wish - but be sure to check your yarn quantity since it uses up a full Making Tracks as written!

[@julieknitsandspins]

Todd! Next time SAFETY GLASSES 🙏😩

[@junctionfibermill]

Our thoughts exactly!