I absolutely thrill to the gorgeous tones and textures of the Junction Fiber Mill Roots yarns - these shades combined to make a masculine palette for this improvised lap shawl my husband loves!
Roots: Lilac
Sale price
$34.00
In stock
200 yards | approx. 100 grams | heavy DK weight
Soft lilac purple
Our Roots yarn is made with a blend of soft wool (mostly Corriedale) from flocks in the American West or South America (more info). Scoured and combed at Chargeurs, it is dyed, pin-drafted, spun, and finished at our mill in Vermont. This non-superwashed, non-mulesed yarn pairs beautifully with our Making Tracks line of variegated yarn, which is made with the same base.
Pairs well with
We're small batch
Make sure to purchase enough yarn to complete your project. We can't guarantee we'll still have the same batch in stock in the future.
Specs
- 200 yards | 2-ply | approx. 100 grams | Heavy DK/Worsted weight
- 100% Wool: Merino, Targhee, Corriedale
- Fiber source: USA
- Hand-dyed in the wool 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: 4.9 / 5 from 166 reviews.
Sometimes, working with the plain undyed makes the colored section pop even more.
My first color work. I’m hooked.
Beautiful yarn thank you so much
Weaving inspired by Quinta da Aveleda in Portugal.
Mixing the Lilac Roots with Fiberology mohair lace for a super soft sweater! Giving me unicorn vibes!
I absolutely loved knitting this project with three JFM yarns. It's a combination of Roots (Bachelor Button), Making Tracks (Leaves in the Brook), and Mill Blend (blues mix). All three yarns were a delight to use from first stitch to last. The Roots yarn was my favorite of the three. Perfect density, perfect texture, perfect squishiness, and a beautiful color.
Roots wool is so lovely to knit with, no matter what I make with it! So soft, too! I. Looking forward to getting more in the Very Cherry colorway!
Such a lovely color!
Wonderful stitch definition for colorwork projects with JFM Roots!
I this yarn is working PERFECTLY so far! I needed a Dk weight solid and variegated for my project and weirdly was having a hard time finding it in non superwash at my local yarn shops until I found this place online!!! I’m new to knitting- but this shop will definitely become a staple for me!!!
The yarn is so bouncy and soft. It was really lovely to work with. The color is a gorgeous ochre color that reminds me of light hitting the forest floor through the trees.
This is the Grid Gambit cowl made with your beautiful Aurora Borealis and Roots Forest. Love how they worked together!
Cedar is a lovely shade of brown. I filmed it against antique walnut to give you an idea-
Made the Florence hat with the Aubergine heavy DK weight and a leftover ball of cream wool! Turned out so fab, I ordered more to make the Florence sweater next with Aubergine as the main color and cream flowers!
Love how this is knitting up so far!! I am using Roots Aubergine with Making Tracks Hydrangeas for a pressed flowers cardi!
Lovely not just for Christmas! Beautiful colors and love the leave that came with it! Thank you so much!
The heavy DK weight worked up quickly and made this sweater a fun and relaxing holiday project. The yarn is warm and drapes nicely. I am so pleased with how my project turned out with my Junction Fiber Mill yarns.
Store owner replied: Oh wow! So cute!
Love it! I'm working on a colorwork sweater with the yarn!
These cowls will be Christmas gifts. They’re adapted from the Pressed Flowers pattern by Amy Christoffers. I’m really enjoying the pops of color. The first is made using Teal with it and Leaves in the brook. The second is Sea glass and Ochre. All are dk weight. I love the hand and warmth of this wool. It always feels good on my arthritic hands. I watch your Millcast faithfully, and love knowing what’s happening in your small business. The maple candy enclosed in each order is a definite bonus!
Store owner replied: Awesome!
Excellent for felting!
My favorite yarn in my favorite bright colors! What more do you want? More of it… lol Thank you!!
Love love love those colors! Love the yarn! Knits up like a dream! Love bold colors as well! Always fast shipping! Thank you ladies!
Can’t say enough about this yarn - it works so well with the multicolored yarns from junction fiber mill. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your beautiful yarn! My husband is very glad you got your heat fixed( me too😀)
My daughter and I discovered Junction Fiber Mill at the Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck NY this past Fall and fell in love with this lustrous yarn! I’m making the Cinnamon and Bourbon sweater by Baby Cocktails for her. It feels good in the hand and the subtle variation in color adds liveliness to this very substantial yarn. This is quality that makes me think of vintage sweaters and should last generations.
I love this yarn and it was easy to work with. I used aubergine for the band on my beanie and used Making Trachs- Lookout Ledge for the hat
The loveliest yarn! The pink is so vibrant and the yarn itself is such a joy to knit with. Highly recommend.
It’s a beautiful blue!
Store owner replied: Glad you like it!
This wool is squishy, easy on the hands, clean from field debris. I’m loving it. 💜💜
Knitting in hotel room at the beach..!🏝️
Nice hand & loft. Felts very well!
These hats came out amazing thanks to the delicious yarn you guys make. Thank you so much!
Love this yarn. The colors are stunning and knowing the care Junction Fiber Mill puts into their yarns makes it that much more special!!! It is also a dream to know with. Highly recommend.
This is my current Roots lite stash. Look at those colors! I was obsessed with Bachelor Button blue ever since I saw the video of it being spun and I couldn't resist the other beautiful colors so got some of each.
I just needed more undyed for the sleeves since I used some for a cowl. The sweater uses Zinnia, the cowl uses the color that came in a Christmas box!
I love this yarn. It is soft and bouncy and a joy to knit with!
I’m very excited about this lovely worsted yarn! I have been wanting to make DRK’s Gib sweater for several years and just didn’t find the right yarn. This color and luster on the solid blue is so pretty. More pics to come. ;)
Store owner replied: Yay! Can't wait to see it knit up in this pattern!
Knitted the Green Mountain’ Knitters guild pattern for the VT Sheep and Wool Festival 2025 - Lindal Turritella. Love the yarn it is perfection. Going to make another one for the hubs so he can be in the pic at the festival!
Store owner replied: Lovely!
This is the yarn I got in the Holiday Box. I enjoyed working with it and making the Lindal Turitella scarf. It was hard to stop knitting! All those short rows require you to pay attention though. Lots of counting. :) The yarn is softer than a lot of wool yarns I've worked with and I don't think it will be scratchy against my skin although I haven't tested this out yet. I really like the colors that came in the box. They remind me of either snow or white sands and a beautiful sky at sunrise/sunset.
Store owner replied: That looks great!