Available in dozens of stunning colours, this blanket will be a real centrepiece in your home, either draped across your bed, or on a sofa or chair. Hand knitted in stocking stitch using gloriously soft and chunky pure merino wool, each side has a different finish, either the giant smooth loops of the knit side or the highly textural bumps and grooves of the purl side. Each item is made bespoke just for you, so any size can be made. The popular sizes are listed, if you have another in mind, please get in touch and I will give you a quote and time frame.
Price includes UK packaging and postage. Current lead time around 3-4 weeks.
Sizes
- Sofa blanket 70x130cm
- Large blanket 90x150cm
- Extra-large blanket 120x150cm
Note that as this is a unique and handcrafted item, sizing will vary slightly.
Product Info and Care
Each item is hand knitted in pure unspun merino wool, which is hand processed to make it as durable as possible whilst retaining its wonderful chunky softness. Processing involves lightly felting the items (with a combination of moisture, agitation and heat), which makes them durable yet still retaining the chunky softness of the wool. There may be some initial shedding as your item settles into its new home, but this will reduce over time as the fibres bond together.
Pilling will occur over time and with heavier use. This is a natural result of friction - as the fibres rub against each other, some gather into balls that sit on the surface of the wool. You can remove any pills that appear over time by gently teasing off by hand and smoothing down the stitches, or with sharp scissors.
Do not machine wash. Blot any spillages with cold water, give it an occasional good shake and airing, and take for specialist cleaning only if absolutely necessary.
The magic of merino
Merino wool is an incredible material. It is naturally stain, water and odour resistant, and super soft and elastic. It’s hypoallergenic, naturally flame resistant and anti-static, so it doesn’t attract dust. It also dyes really well, which is why there are so many bright colours to choose from.