Know-how & care
Journal
Useful things to know about wool, cashmere and cotton: which material suits you and how to keep your throw lovely for years.
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Alpaca vs. merino: which blanket is warmer and softer?
Alpaca feels silkier and is often warmer for its weight; merino is springier, keeps its shape and usually costs less. Here is how the two fibers compare in a blanket, and what matters more than the fiber itself.
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Clothes moths and wool blankets: how to prevent and get rid of them
Clothes moth larvae feed on wool, and a blanket stored for the summer is an easy target. How to spot the signs, keep moths out and get rid of them if they have already moved in.
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How to choose a wool blanket: fiber, weight and size
Rankings of wool blankets change every season; what makes a good one doesn't. How to judge the fiber, weight, size, edges, care label, certification, origin and returns, with our own merino throws as a worked example.
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How to wash (or not wash) a cashmere-blend throw
Cashmere is easier to care for than its reputation suggests. How to hand wash a washable cashmere blend, what to avoid, and why our cashmere-merino throws (90% merino wool, 10% cashmere) get aired and dry cleaned instead.
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How to wash a merino wool blanket (and fix one that shrank)
You can wash a merino blanket at home if its care label allows it. Here are the cycle, temperature, detergent and drying method that keep wool from felting, and what to try if yours has already shrunk.
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Is merino wool itchy? How to soften a scratchy wool blanket
Merino has a reputation for itching that it mostly doesn't deserve. Why some wool prickles and merino usually doesn't, who notices it more, and what to do about a blanket that feels scratchy.
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Shedding, pilling or smell: a fix-it guide for wool blankets
Loose fibers, little balls of fluff and a whiff of sheep are common with a new wool blanket, and most of it is easy to fix. What is normal, what to do about it, and when to get in touch with us.
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Throw blanket size chart: what size for a couch, twin, queen or king bed
A standard throw blanket is about 50 × 60 inches, but the right size depends on where it will live. This chart sets throw sizes against US mattress and bed blanket sizes, so you can see what fits your couch or the foot of your bed.
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What's the warmest blanket? Wool vs. fleece vs. down
Down, wool or fleece: which keeps you warmest, and which stays comfortable once you warm up? A plain comparison of warmth, moisture, weight, care and price, and how a warmer bed lets you turn the thermostat down at night.
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Why our merino throws are blended with 20% nylon
Our merino throws are 80% merino wool and 20% nylon. Here's what each fiber does in the yarn, why we don't weave them from merino alone, and how to read a blend on a US label.
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Wool throws under $100: a holiday gift guide (and 7th anniversary wool gifts)
A Christmas gift for her, something for a mom who is always cold, or wool for a seventh anniversary: a merino throw under $100 covers all three. Here is how to choose the size and color for someone else, and how to wrap it.
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Wool vs. cotton throw blanket: which one for your couch?
A wool throw is warmer for its weight; a cotton throw is easier to wash and costs less. Here's how the two compare on a couch, using our own merino and cotton-blend throws as examples.
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