Plum looks great with ‘Thistle’ and Natural in my Shearing Day Shawl. Enjoy knitting with gorgeous JFM yarns!
Making Tracks Lite: In the Clearing
Sale price
$34.00
Out of stock
200 yards | approx 50 grams | sport weight
A blend of greens and blues evoking a sunny forest clearing.
Our Making Tracks line of yarn is a variegated blend of fine Merino, Targhee, and Corriedale wool from flocks in Idaho to western South Dakota. Scoured and combed at Chargeurs, it is hand-dyed, pin-drafted, spun, and finished at our mill. This non-superwashed, non-mulesed yarn pairs beautifully with our Roots line of solid yarn, which is made with the same base.
Each skein is unique
There is a lot of variation within each batch of Making Tracks that we have aimed to showcase this in the product photos. If you have a specific idea of what you'd like, leave an order note at checkout. You can also make a
virtual shopping appointment to pick out your specific skein.
Specs
- 200 yards | 2-ply | approx. 50 grams | Sport weight
- 100% Wool: Merino, Targhee, Corriedale
- Fiber source: USA
- Hand-dyed at Junction Fiber Mill
- Non-superwash
- Made in small batches at Junction Fiber Mill in White River Junction, Vermont
Care
Wet-Blocking Care Instructions
Your project isn’t truly complete until it’s had its first wash! Here’s how to help our yarns reach their full potential:
- Fill a sink or basin with cold water.
- Add a small amount of no-rinse wool wash.
- Submerge your knitted item, gently squeezing out any air bubbles to ensure it stays fully underwater.
- Soak for up to 10 minutes. While our dyes are tested for colorfastness, some dyes are notoriously difficult to set and may release a small amount of excess color. Using cold water, gentle wool wash, and a short soak will help prevent color redeposit on light-colored fibers.
- Drain the water.
- Gently lift your knitted item from the water and remove excess moisture by rolling it between clean, dry towels with light pressure.
- Lay flat and shape to air dry.
For projects with contrasting colors, we recommend steam blocking to avoid any color transfer.
Real Wool, Naturally Beautiful
We believe in the authenticity of wool. Our yarns are crafted from 100% wool, with no superwash treatments, preserving the natural characteristics that make each skein unique. Enjoy the feel of real wool that’s soft, durable, and environmentally friendly.
Crafted with Care in Vermont
At Junction Fiber Mill, every skein is a labor of love. Nestled in the heart of Vermont, our small mill produces high-quality, breed-specific yarns that celebrate the natural beauty of wool. Your purchase supports local craftsmanship and a passion for perfection.
Founded by Friends
Junction Fiber Mill was started in 2020 by two friends and sheep farmers, Amanda and Peggy. United by a shared passion for fiber, we created a mill that produces high-quality, breed-specific yarns with love and dedication.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 341 reviews.
The color gradient on this colorway is divine! <3 the color transition is so smooth and the colors are all my favorites, pretty purples, dreamy greens, and deep blues. Whats not to love? I combined it with some hand spun yarn I picked up from the yarn expo in MA last year. I think they go lovely together :)
I'm working on a bat wing shawl (the pattern is the Forgotten Lore Shawl by Isabella Tonski of Fiber & Fox) in Tang, Vampire, Brat, and Charcoal. I can't wait to wear it this fall!
Alpenglow combined with the Blueberry is lovely!
This yarn is for my 11:11 KAL sweater. I love how they look together, and I’m excited to start knitting this sweater! Junction Fiber Mill makes beautiful yarn!
Loving my new JFM making tracks yarn in zinnia! Doesn’t it look great next to cherry?
This is some of my absolute favorite yarn! The texture and colors are just amazing and wonderful to work with. Always super fast shipping, too!!
I am using this delicious yarn for my 11:11 sweater. It is a dream to work with.
Yarn shipped quickly and color looked as expected
This is a cheerful, mellow golden yellow with some brown. Love it!
Beautiful 🧶 Fast shipping! Always a pleasure to work with this yarn as it has beautiful stitch definition! Thank you ladies!
Always amazing♥️ My favorite yarn as it knits up so nice! Wonderful stitch definition! Fast shipping! Always a sweet maple leaf candy in the bag!! Thank you!!!😊
These variegated colors are perfection and so is the yarn. I’m going to knit a Tangerine Twist cardigan. Can’t wait!
My favorite colorway from JFM is Aurora Borealis- absolutely stunning!
I adore the mill and the whole crew! This color way is fantastic and I’m starting small as I’m getting back in to knitting but really enjoying the process!
This yarn is absolutely beautiful and so easy to work with. I crochet and made this sweater without a pattern, but wanted to give myself to make something long lasting with high quality yarn! It was so fun and rewarding to make. The color of this yarn is gorgeous.
Nice yarn! Pairs well with the solid blueberry color.
Get ready to have that summer vibe - like running into the Gulf and a white sandy beach. This is a beautiful color for a shawl or light cardigan to throw over your shoulders! Of course, we who live in Florida are appreciate to have Ocean Eyes.
Lovely yarn ❤️
Absolutely love this vibrant pink color. I wanted to make something I could pair with different outfits, so I made a Petite Knit Sophie Scarf with this yarn. Such a joy to knit with and the color is really wonderful.
the most perfect yarn!
Beautiful yarn!
As usual this yarn is gorgeous! Not sure what I’ll use it for but for now it's a great addition to my stash.
As usual this yarn is gorgeous! Love this colorway - goes with everything. Not sure what I’ll use it for but for now it's a great addition to my stash.
As usual this yarn is gorgeous! Not sure what I’ll use it for but for now it's a great addition to my stash.
Love this set! Go get some you won’t regret it! Such beautiful colors! Such beautiful yarn!🫶
Love this color. Had to get more.
I love this yarn as much as full moon and sunsets! Knitting is my relaxing time so is watching sunsets🫶♥️🎄
If they still have some run and get it as it is awsome! Love the colors! Thank you❤️
Look at this pile of color and softness! I just love it! Ordered it and ordered one more! lol Need to knit a lot over Christmas! Want to knit a lot♥️🫶
Love this pattern and yarn. Used Vermont vice and Feldmark pattern
I added a strand of Rowan Kidsilk and made the Simple Thing from Melina Brell. I loved working with yarn and the colors are supreme!
Love this beautiful yarn!
Vermont Vice is vivid and vibrant and I’m loving how it is working up in this sweater pattern by Elenor Mortensen.
Perfect combination to the neutral! I just love all their yarn! Honestly you can’t go wrong picking your personal favorites or try a new color! The stitch definition is so awsome that every stitch is a joy! The colors make my brain light up! Perfect and always soft project results! 😊 thank you!
Whoa! That Tang is so sharp! I’m sure it’s going liven up the shawl I have planned - more snapshots to follow!
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Beautiful color and sooooo squishy!
I am using this and the teal for the KAL and it is so beautiful! I am absolutely thrilled with how it is turning out!
Store owner replied: That looks great!
This undyed yarn showed off the Making Tracks Lite so nicely. Love it even more post blocking.
The Making Tracks Undyed yarn is the same fantastic quality as all of the Making Tracks products. I’m doing color work with the Undyed & Charcoal.