Rich oranges and soft browns with a hint of peach, reminiscent of a pumpkin patch.
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
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.
Pattern Recommendations
Check out our Pattern Recommendations page to browse our favorite patterns by yarn weight and number of skeins needed.
Small-Batch
Carefully crafted in limited quantities for exceptional quality.
Breed-Specific
Sourced from specific sheep breeds for unique characteristics.
Non-Superwash
We love real wool. Our yarn is naturally processed for an authentic feel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
I love the subtle variation in oranges between light and darker orange. I’m excited to see how it works up as my second attempt at the BeauB cardigan by La Maison Rililie.
I haven't started the sweater yet, but the yarn looks and feels lovely. It's a bit darker than I expected, but I think it will look great in the colour work with the dark green main colour.
I just cast on today! I love Making Tracks light. Pumpkin Patch is slated for the Florence cardi. I can't wait to knit with it and see my finished item.
I expected more color variation. The two skeins I have are fairly solid orange. This is not going to allow for the beautiful color changes in the colorwork like I wanted.
Other than that I love working with the springy texture of this yarn.
I was hoping for more pinks and oranges instead of what looks like a lot of carmels. I’ll wind one of the skeins into a cake and see what I’ve got and if it will work with my project. Stay tuned.
using pumpkin patch to make the FLORENCE SWEATER
just cast on yesterday and can't wait to start the colorwork.
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