Mill Ends?

Abby123 · 03-18-2010, 11:19 AM

Has anyone ever bought mills ends?

I came across some auctions on ebay. The pictures show skeins. What exactly are mill ends, anyway?

suzeeq · 03-18-2010, 10:29 PM

Leftovers from the factory that aren't enough to make full skeins with usually. But that doesn't mean there's only a few yards, usually there could be a hundred yards or more per bundle

Abby123 · 03-18-2010, 10:46 PM

Thanks Sue. The word "ends" threw me.

suzeeq · 03-18-2010, 10:51 PM

They're the 'ends' of the huge chunk of yarn that's spun up.

igklico · 03-19-2010, 02:24 AM

I was completely unaware of these, I will have to keep my eye out from now on.

suzeeq · 03-19-2010, 04:11 AM

I've heard that AC Moore stores sometimes have Caron and RH mill ends, so if you're near one, you might check there.

sylvia · 03-20-2010, 02:58 PM

perfectly decent yarn
it is just the end of the run
i use this yarn to make afghans or scarfs for charity
i practise on yarn like this
sylvia

AngelaR · 03-20-2010, 04:22 PM

I'm really sorry I didn't see this post earlier. I, too, buy mill ends or remnants to make afghans for the VA here. It's really a great way to have a lot of yarn for quick projects for charity.