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Millcast Episode 96: Hunting Season is Coming!
In this episode, we’re excited to introduce two stunning new colors coming to our shop! You’ll also get a first look at some new samples featuring beautiful patterns by Carolyn Holbrook. Peggy wraps up her KAL project, and Ona has a fresh take on her beloved pattern-this time modified for Sport weight yarn! Plus, we have exciting news: The Woolly Thistle is teaming up with us for Millapalooza, and there are still tickets available for this must-attend event. And stay tuned as Amanda shares all about her surprise trip to California!
New This Week
Farm Fresh: Bluefaced Leicester Hunting Season comes with a JFM Label
junctionfibermill.com/products/farm-fresh-bluefaced-leicester-hunting-season
Making Tracks LITE: Ocean Eyes
junctionfibermill.com/products/making-tracks-lite-ocean-eyes
Other Links
Blooming Colors Sweater pattern by Carolyn Holbrook
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blooming-colors-sweater
One More Row Shawl pattern by Carolyn Holbrook
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-more-row-shawl
KAL Info
junctionfibermill.com/pages/kal
Lindal Sweater pattern by Ona Woldten
www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-lindal-sweater
Ona’s Project
www.ravelry.com/projects/leitmotif/lindal-cardigan-3
Hermit Thrush Help Sessions
www.hermitthrushfiberco.com/s/appointments
Millapalooza
junctionfibermill.com/pages/millapalooza
Upcoming Events
Millapalooza: Fri, Oct 4 from 2-8 PM (get your tickets at the link above)
VT Sheep and Wool Festival: Sat & Sun, Oct 5-6 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds
Music
Intro: "Wordsmith" by Julian Lage from Modern Lore
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Millcast Episode 95: Brat is back!
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Brat is back! This time in sport weight, as part of our neon series in Making Tracks LITE. This colorway flew off the shelves last time, so be sure to grab your skeins before it’s gone! Peggy shares stories from her trip to Colorado, while Amanda looks ahead to her upcoming trip to California. We also show off our nearly finished Lindal Sweaters and announce our next knit-along featuring the ne...
Millcast Episode 94: One Flock, Three Plies
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We’ve been working on some extra special yarns, and we’re excited to share them with you! First up is our Jacob Twist 3-ply, featuring three different undyed colors-all from the same flock. We carefully separated the lightest, darkest, and medium fibers and plied them together to create a beautifully natural, marled yarn. Next, our Mill Blend combines 40% dyed cool tones from the Making Tracks ...
Millcast Episode 93: Trivial Knits
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In this episode, we sit down with prolific knitter Laura Portwood-Stacer of Trivial Knits to chat about her stunning FOs and her multiple Jeopardy! victories! On top of that, we're excited to announce not one, but three new yarns coming to the shop this week, including the next neon in our Making Tracks Lite collection: Tang. Plus, we're unveiling two Halloween-inspired yarns just in time for s...
Millcast Episode 92: Pink Pony Yarn
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We’re keeping things bright at the mill and spinning hot pink inspired by pop star Chappell Roan! In this heat and humidity we’re dreaming of cozy winter times while putting together our own take on the advent calendar with our new Solstice Surprise Box, available for presale now. The mill is getting a few upgrades with heat pumps and a quieter compressor for the carder. And we show off our pro...
Millcast Episode 91: Ellie Mae
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We invited Paula Aarons back on the Millcast to read her beautiful obituary for her beloved sheep, Ellie Mae. Lewis guest stars as we present our ever-popular surprise bags. Plus, we wrap up the #BratYarn fun and announce our next neon endeavor. Did you get your ticket to Millapalooza yet? They’re available now at the link below. Links Episode 71 Paula (around 12 minutes): ua-cam.com/video/1_cV...
Millcast Episode 90: Millapalooza
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Millcast Episode 90: Millapalooza Drumroll please: Announcing Millapalooza, Junction Fiber Mill’s pre-Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival party! You don’t want to miss this action-packed and fiber-full event. Tickets are on sale Tuesday, Aug 6th at 10 AM EST. We’re also debuting our Making Tracks: Brat edition yarn. We can’t wait to see what you make with it. Plus, we’ve got more sport-weight solid...
Millcast Episode 89
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This week, we’re coming to you from our newly improved warehouse retail space. Amanda’s got a new sweater to show off - it’s the Vintage Flannel by Anna Johanna. We’re also bringing back one of our old colorways from the mill vault for a limited summertime edition: Making Tracks Poolside in heavy DK weight. Peggy’s been busy with her latest experiment, trying to dye a neutral black. And we’ve b...
Millcast Episode 88: Retreat Announcement
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Plan your Vermont fiber getaway for next year by signing up for our 2025 Farm Fiber Retreat. We're thrilled to bring back our retreats and share all the details with you. In this episode, we also showcase some stunning two-ply 100% Finn yarn we recently processed for a customer. Our needles have been busy with the Lindal Sweater KAL (knit-along) that’s currently underway, and there's still time...
Millcast Episode 87: Confetti & Lite
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Prepare for cute-ness with the new Betty Confetti kiddo dress pattern by Terri Bocklund, designed with our Making Tracks DK in mind. Plus, we’ve doubled our line of Making Tracks Lite by adding five new colorways: In the Clearing, Carnival, Hay Day, Midnight Plum, and Tangerine Twist. And we sourced another round of wool to send down to Chargeurs for scouring - this time, it’s soft and crimpy R...
Millcast Episode 86: Lindal Sweater Cast On
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Join us as we cast on our projects for the Lindal Sweater KAL (Knit-along)! We dive into the details of the pattern by Ona Woldten and share our experiences as we start this new knitting adventure. We also recap our fantastic Open House event from Friday, which had an amazing turnout despite the hot weather. Plus, we showcase the stunning Pines and Needles Shawl, beautifully crafted from our Ma...
Millcast Episode 85: Get Ready for KAL!
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Peggy is back from vacation and excited to share all about her trip, including her travel knit: the Italian Summer Shawl. Amanda reveals her yarn choice for the upcoming Lindal Sweater KAL: Farm Fresh Bluefaced Leicester in Burnt Orange Making Tracks Tangerine Twist. We also introduce our Lindal Sweater Bundle, featuring curated yarn colorways at a 10% discount. Plus, we show off several new co...
Millcast Episode 84: Sweater Fix
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In this episode, Amanda tackles a near disaster and fixes the cuff on Cody's cabled sweater! Plus, we have exciting shop updates, including the new Cowgirlblues Kidsilk Mohair Silk yarn and fresh Making Tracks and Farm Fresh yarns. 🧶✨ Links: - Amanda’s Sewing Projects: Enderall Sews Saturday Shorts: www.enderallsews.com/product-page/saturday-shorts, Anna Allen Demeter Top: annaallenclothing.com...
Millcast Episode 83: New Colors
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This week, we launch not one, not two, but five new colorways of our Making Tracks line of yarn! We talk about the process of creating this new line of colors and show how they pair with our Farm Fresh line of yarn. Shop NEW yarn here: junctionfibermill.com/collections/making-tracks
Millcast Episode 82: Zip Ties + Zoom
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Yet another story of a machine fix involving some Yankee ingenuity. We had a great Open House last Friday and think you all should come visit us for the next one, and make a trip of it! We show off what’s coming soon in our Farm Fresh line. And we announce Virtual Shopping is now available so book your appointment today. Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit pattern on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/li...
Millcast Episode 81: Savage Hart Farm Yarn
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Millcast Episode 81: Savage Hart Farm Yarn
Millcast Episode 80: Sweet Somerby Farm
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Millcast Episode 80: Sweet Somerby Farm
Millcast Episode 79: LITE Knits
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Millcast Episode 79: LITE Knits
Millcast Episode 78: New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival 2024
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Millcast Episode 78: New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival 2024
Millcast Episode 77: Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
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Millcast Episode 77: Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
Millcast Episode 76: Knitting + Libraries
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Millcast Episode 76: Knitting Libraries
Millcast Episode 75: Savage Hart Farm Lambing
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Millcast Episode 75: Savage Hart Farm Lambing
Millcast Episode 74: Sport Weight!
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Millcast Episode 74: Sport Weight!
Millcast Episode 73: Meadowfed Lamb
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Millcast Episode 73: Meadowfed Lamb
Millcast Episode 72
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Millcast Episode 72
Millcast Episode 71: Paula Aarons
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Millcast Episode 71: Paula Aarons
Millcast Episode 70: Shearing Day
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Millcast Episode 70: Shearing Day
Millcast Episode 69: Elegant Ewe
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Millcast Episode 69: Elegant Ewe
Millcast Episode 68: Knit for Food
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Millcast Episode 68: Knit for Food
Millcast Clara Parkes
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Millcast Clara Parkes

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  • @wendysullivan5511
    @wendysullivan5511 Годину тому

    All the samples and both your lindal sweaters are gorgeous...Peg your grey yarn and that purple together are spectacular! Glad you and our family had a great time in California, Amanda, and smooth travels. Love the ocean eyes and (forgot the pop name for the) purple =) I bet a shawl like Feel the Breeze by Jennifer Weissman could be made with that set and a dark contrast...says the person with over 100 WIPs and a habit of stating stings when stressed....today I think I'll start my Riemu with the kit I just got!

  • @ruthswarthout1115
    @ruthswarthout1115 13 годин тому

    What a beautiful sweater Peggy and Amanda yours is coming along so beautifully also. Sounds like so much fun your millapoloosa too bad I live in Michigan. Love the neon colors. Am making a cowl with your Halloween kit. 😊

  • @Purlykitten
    @Purlykitten День тому

    Wow - Peg’s sweater looks wonderful & great on! And Amanda, thank you for the travel knit wisdom, well timed for me and the sock yarn I have not cast on needles yet for a trip. Going to cast on before leaving.

  • @torriabrixey8014
    @torriabrixey8014 День тому

    I love the idea for a hunters hat! I just ordered my skein to make a hat for my dad. Does anyone have a recommendation for a simple hat pattern to use with this weight of yarn?

  • @manicspinner1959
    @manicspinner1959 2 дні тому

    Love these interviews. Please do more with your fleece-to-spun yarn customers. I really love these stories.

  • @manicspinner1959
    @manicspinner1959 2 дні тому

    "Shepherd Tales" -- nice title idea for a UA-cam channel...

  • @maggie2sticks717
    @maggie2sticks717 3 дні тому

    I need that orange yarn! I live in Houston and not in a hunting area, but the moms driving their kids to school are sometimes menacing to walkers! I could wear a bright orange hat when walking when the weather gets cooler.

  • @susanfoster8637
    @susanfoster8637 3 дні тому

    As someone born in the 1940s I can attest that the Tunbridge World’s Fair was a WILD place in the 60s and early 70s. And not necessarily in a legal or demure way. I still laugh about the shenanigans.

  • @virginiaanderson8875
    @virginiaanderson8875 3 дні тому

    You are both so much fun to watch and great yarn dyes and fun colors - surprise trip was so wonderful!!great pictures and time in wine country!!! Having just gone through breast cancer last winter, I can relate and balloons to her from me!!

    • @junctionfibermill
      @junctionfibermill 3 дні тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words and wishing you good health!🩷

  • @nataliewilliams5172
    @nataliewilliams5172 3 дні тому

    This is Amanda's mother-in-law, Natalie, and yes, I'm an avid watcher of the Millcast like so many of you! Mark and I are so in awe of the business that Peggy and Amanda have built. I'm constantly plugging the Mill whenever I can. So interesting to watch how the raw wool is processed right up to the skeins of yarn that we knit/crochet with. We are so happy to have Amanda in our son, Cody's, life as well as ours!!!! And they have some pretty nice children as well!! Her and Peggy on camera are just what you see in real life!! Genuine! Like I commented after last weeks Millcast, I was so happy to see them in California and we all had a great time together! I'm so blessed to have them in my life!!!!

    • @KnitKind
      @KnitKind 3 дні тому

      “There’s a baby in there” was a fantastic, laugh out loud moment! Best wishes for continued health and happy knitting!

    • @nataliewilliams5172
      @nataliewilliams5172 3 дні тому

      I thought for sure we were in the wrong Airbnb until I realized it was Lewis and Maeve came running around the corner! 😂 Thank you for the best wishes!!! Thanks to Amanda, I’m knitting…. A bit slow still but trying new things!

    • @junctionfibermill
      @junctionfibermill 3 дні тому

      😂

  • @loriflaglor5686
    @loriflaglor5686 3 дні тому

    Peg’s two sweaters look gorgeous together! A very warm sweater set!

  • @pathowes32
    @pathowes32 3 дні тому

    Your sweaters a beautiful!!!!

  • @Honeybeana
    @Honeybeana 3 дні тому

    I ordered two skins of the hunter orange to make a hat for myself and my husband since we hike in the woods often. Will I get to junction fiber Mill cotton patches?

  • @bags-by-carol
    @bags-by-carol 3 дні тому

    SQUEEEEEEE - purple!!!!!!! I can't wait. Peg -- your cardigan is incredible -- I plan to make those save colors -- it's gorgeous. Never enough purple.

  • @jetv1471
    @jetv1471 4 дні тому

    Amanda wanted to stay at the fair for the debauchery. 😂😂.. I don’t wear anything around my neck since menopause but that shawl is making me think .

  • @Meredith36
    @Meredith36 4 дні тому

    Oh my goodness, those neons are amazing! My little boy would love them all. I hope there are some left at Millapalooza. Peggy, your cardigan is just stunning! Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

  • @deniseengel1451
    @deniseengel1451 4 дні тому

    Thanks Peggy and Amanda. Your sweater is gorgeous Peggy. I loved hearing about your surprise trip to celebrate your MIL’s cancer treatment concluding. May she have many years of good health.

  • @ASquareGranny
    @ASquareGranny 4 дні тому

    Always enjoy my Tuesday mornings with y’all! Thank you for sharing!! ☺️🫶🏻🧶🧡

  • @theresamccarthy1684
    @theresamccarthy1684 4 дні тому

    Peggy your sweater is beautiful, such a nice color for you❤Amanda don’t put pressure on yourself to finish, you’re so amazing that with two small kiddos, you are almost done!! Loving the neons so much! Have a good week!

  • @kymdelmar9304
    @kymdelmar9304 4 дні тому

    That purple color of the sweater looks beautiful on you, Peggy.

  • @judyperodeau4945
    @judyperodeau4945 4 дні тому

    Ty Peggy and Amanda 😃👏🏼🧶 great to see you and I am loving the neon yarns!!! Hey!, anyway you could bundle the neons and sell them as a “clutch” 😃👏🏼🧶🧶🧶

  • @roxannetarjan1411
    @roxannetarjan1411 4 дні тому

    Just wanted to say Thanks and how happy a Millcast makes me every time! Always uplifting. Have a great day both of you and the entire Mill Team. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @bgbaltuth
    @bgbaltuth 4 дні тому

    Wow the colors are bright! Really beautiful sweaters. Thank you See you at the fair!

  • @asajohansson7867
    @asajohansson7867 4 дні тому

    My Lindal ended up way too big 🥲 the arms are long and the neck too wide. Does anyone know how to shrink it?

  • @freakygeak
    @freakygeak 4 дні тому

    the sweaters are looking amazing 👍so when these are done is it hat's next or something just as big ?

  • @maureenholian1560
    @maureenholian1560 4 дні тому

    Hi Peggy and Amanda , Thanks for another enjoyable and inspiring episode. You look so pretty Peggy in that sweater! Nice shawl too. Will be checking out both patterns! Happy Knitting!

  • @cathykerkhover1984
    @cathykerkhover1984 5 днів тому

    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?

  • @MaryPaulauskis
    @MaryPaulauskis 5 днів тому

    Congrats Natalie! And thanks Amanda for celebrating my friend! So glad that you are on the other side of treatments. Love, Mary

  • @RaeCam
    @RaeCam 6 днів тому

    What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @carlamoss624
    @carlamoss624 7 днів тому

    It was only recently I realised you and the woolly thistle are so close, despite being in different states. Great that you are teaming up together around Millapoolza and Vermont sheep and wool. If i didn’t live in the UK I would be there in a heartbeat. Have a wonderful time, very jealous of those that can attend, I will be there in spirit x

  • @Purlykitten
    @Purlykitten 8 днів тому

    As a trail runner looking forward to ‘hunting orange’! Read me “ runner not deer”

  • @Honeybeana
    @Honeybeana 8 днів тому

    Idea: I have made Musselburgh hat ( a double sided hat) with orange on one side and a cammo on other. What colors will make cammo side? This way one hat works for walking into woods to be seen and cammo side for hiding.

    • @junctionfibermill
      @junctionfibermill 8 днів тому

      Hmmm….maybe second winter? We don’t have a true camo colorway yet 😊

  • @Honeybeana
    @Honeybeana 8 днів тому

    Would love mini skein bundle of all neons once you have the complete palette.

  • @saramartin3665
    @saramartin3665 9 днів тому

    Your Lindal Sweaters are gorgeous. Makes me so jealous, I just haven't cleared the decks to knit one!

  • @daniellejohnson3364
    @daniellejohnson3364 9 днів тому

    The teal blue is my new favorite 🩵

  • @leanne5751
    @leanne5751 10 днів тому

    I love you guys! I look forward to every millcast.

  • @francescabrescianini7565
    @francescabrescianini7565 10 днів тому

    I love the brat sport weight! And I knitted various Musselburgh hats but in light weight yarn and full size(double). I WANT the tag label (although i have hunter orange handspun for a hat), maybe I'll grab a skein of your hunter orange....

  • @karenp603
    @karenp603 10 днів тому

    Sets alarm for 9/17 Hunting season.... Love all those neons. Another great episode Ladies!

  • @JennyFleming
    @JennyFleming 10 днів тому

    LOTS OF PEOPLE AND NO CRYING 😂😂😂

  • @cindyhuntress165
    @cindyhuntress165 10 днів тому

    I was in New England fron Utah for your Open House and really wanted to visit you. Alas I got sick and stayed away. But it sounds like you all swapped country places with me! Love the new colors!

  • @deborahcopeland384
    @deborahcopeland384 10 днів тому

    I am totally going to jump on at 10am Sept 17 for the orange Farm Fresh. I kayak and it is dangerous going down rivers during hunting season. This will be GREAT!

  • @DebBaker-j7y
    @DebBaker-j7y 10 днів тому

    Enjoy your podcast. I am watching this episode in Silverthorn,Colorado, my first time to this state. We,ve done a lot of hiking and seen Mountains! Yes Peg nothing like it.

  • @jetv1471
    @jetv1471 10 днів тому

    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 …

  • @jetv1471
    @jetv1471 10 днів тому

    Wow ! I love the vest in the color changing yarn ! I prefer sport weight.. happens after age 50 ish 🙄

  • @marshasemple7108
    @marshasemple7108 10 днів тому

    Another great Millcast and loved hearing about your trips. Peggy’s right about Red Rocks in Colorado. It’s an awesome place especially at night! I’m sure Amanda had a great time in California and hope the family pulled off the surprise for Natalie. The new neon colors are beautiful and so are your Lindal sweaters. Wish I could be in Vermont for Millapalooza and Vermont Sheep and Wool. It sounds like so much fun!

  • @ruthswarthout1115
    @ruthswarthout1115 10 днів тому

    Welcome back home both of you 😊 I love love the turquoise it is so pretty like the Mediterranean wow all your neons are wonderful. Love your top amanda. You both are so much fun to watch and have a great rapor with each other ❤

  • @ruthswarthout1115
    @ruthswarthout1115 10 днів тому

    Welcome back home both of you 😊 I love love the turquoise it is so pretty like the Mediterranean wow all your neons are wonderful. Love your top amanda. You both are so much fun to watch and have a great rapor with each other ❤

  • @nataliewilliams5172
    @nataliewilliams5172 10 днів тому

    Yes, we are back from our fun time in Santa Rosa and wine country!!!!! I'm so blessed to have such great and thoughtful kids!!! They pulled off the surprise and I had no clue!! The airbnb was great and included a pool, too. We took in a couple of wineries, drove up the coastline stopping a beach and continued to the Redwoods where we took a nice hike. Great restaurants, too. I'm so grateful to have Amanda as a daughter-in-law and daughter, Anna, and son Cody.....such a great family!! Love them all so much! Oh, and yes, I couldn't get enough of Maeve and Lewis!! Plenty of playing, hugs and kisses!!! Thanks for the your thoughtful comments. Love the Millcasts!!!!!

    • @junctionfibermill
      @junctionfibermill 10 днів тому

      ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

    • @francescabrescianini7565
      @francescabrescianini7565 9 днів тому

      Congratulations on finishing your treatment! The future is bright!

    • @nataliewilliams5172
      @nataliewilliams5172 9 днів тому

      Thank you so much! The love and support of my family has been so important. They’ve been there for me throughout! Amanda is a wonderful daughter-in-law! Started me knitting a couple years ago, too!

  • @shamszakhour6076
    @shamszakhour6076 10 днів тому

    I was born and raised in the country 4 miles outside of Santa Rosa. I hope you had a great weekend!

  • @jeanetteharvie9069
    @jeanetteharvie9069 10 днів тому

    Laura is my editing coach! I randomly learned that she is also a prolific knitter and I'm just so thrilled that all of my interests are colliding in this one episode! I really enjoyed it!