Merino wool blankets and throws

Having sold merino wool blankets for over 10 years, I often get asked which is my favourite. It isn't easy to single out just one merino wool blanket.  I have quite a few Merino wool blankets in my home, and a few have become my favourites. I will try to narrow down my favourite merino blanket or blankets.

It's challenging to try and narrow it down to just one; however, if I have to choose just one, I would probably have to go for a herringbone pattern in pink, so my favourite merino wool blanket has to be the cerise pink merino wool blanket. The reason why is, well, who doesn't love pink? And who doesn't love herringbone? There's nothing better than a soft, cosy merino wool blanket. Herringbone is a classic pattern that will never date, and pink will always be popular.

A close second to being my favourite merino wool blanket is from our Klippan merino collection.  They combine a wonderful mix of recycled merino lambswool with new merino wool and are slightly thicker than our British-made merino throws. They retain all the benefits of wool but have excellent eco credentials. I love nothing more than feeling warm and cosy; It's probably my way of coping with winter. I’m not a fan of winter and yearn for warm, sunny days with long days of sunshine. Instead, I have a massive urge to hibernate and snuggling up with a merino blanket is the perfect therapy for me.

I adore snuggling under a merino wool blanket on a cold, chilly evening. I light the fire and make myself a nice cup of tea. I know most of you will pull yourself a glass of something stronger; however, I am a cup of tea girl, and I don’t mind if it's caffeine or fruit tea. Either way, I'm thrilled. I'm not a great drinker, but I'm beside the fire with a good book and snuggling up in a gorgeous, soft, cosy merino blanket. That’s my happy place.

I find merino wool blankets are just the right size for wrapping around you in front of the fire. They’re also perfect for leaving on the back of your favourite chair or sofa, so they're just there the moment you wish to snuggle up underneath them. A merino wool blanket can also be used in the summer. If you have friends around and you are outside having some food and drink, and it starts to get chilly, wrap a blanket around you; it just takes the chill off. If you're dining, it is nice for your guests to leave a blanket over the back of their chair so it is just there to pop over their knees or wrap around them. A merino wool blanket is incredibly versatile, and this is another reason why I love having a wool blanket. Our merino blankets are a standard size, not king or XL. I find those far too big and cumbersome for general use.  

Merino blankets are incredibly soft and lightweight, unlike thicker wool blankets. Merino is lightweight. However, don't be put off by the fact that the merino blanket is light, it's hot, the fibres are long and wavy, and they will trap air between you and the throw, keeping you nice and warm, so the thicker the blanket is, the warmer it is not always. A Merino blanket, considering its weight, is very warm. Still, because it's a natural fibre, it also breathes, which is why I love having a Merino wool blanket.

Our merino blankets are available in many different colourways and patterns, so that you can choose from classic, timeless herringbone to more complex patterns such as geometrics. They're also available in check. I prefer the herringbone, which is why the cerise merino is my favourite; it is also a herringbone. It's got a beautiful tassel fringe; all of our merino throws and blankets finish with a tassel fringe, which adds a little interest. 

You are welcome to browse my online shop and see if you can find your perfect merino wool blanket.

Please let me know your favourite merino wool blanket and why.