A merino wool throw is a gift under $100 that gets used on most evenings from fall to spring: on the couch, in a reading chair, across the foot of the bed. Our merino throws cost $49.90 to $69.90, come in three sizes and many colors, and ship free across the US from our New Jersey warehouse. If the size or color turns out wrong, you have 30 days to return it.
Wool is also the traditional gift for a seventh wedding anniversary in the US. If you are unsure which throw to choose, the patterned 55 × 79 in (140 × 200 cm) throw with fringes is the easy pick for one person, and the 59 × 85 in (150 × 215 cm) throw is big enough for two.
Why a wool throw makes a good gift
- It gets used. A throw lives where people spend their evenings, so it doesn't disappear into a closet.
- There is no size to guess. Unlike a sweater, a throw fits everyone.
- Merino is soft. It is a fine wool that hardly itches; our merino throws rate 4 out of 5 for softness on our own scale.
- Care is simple. The label says do not wash: a few hours of airing outdoors, out of direct sun and rain, keeps the throw fresh, and a dry cleaner handles the rest.
- There is a story behind it. Our throws are woven in our family's own mill in Ukraine, by a family business with more than 25 years in textiles, and they are OEKO-TEX® certified.
Gifts for mom, for her and for two, all under $100
- For a mom who is always cold: the double-sided 51 × 67 in (130 × 170 cm) throw for her reading chair or her corner of the couch. At 890 g (1.96 lb), it is warm and still easy to handle.
- A Christmas gift for her: for a wife, sister or friend, the patterned 55 × 79 in (140 × 200 cm) throw with fringes, in chevron, diamonds, squares, stripes or gradient squares. The range even includes a Christmas design.
- For a couple, or your own seventh anniversary: the 59 × 85 in (150 × 215 cm) throw, which covers two people on the couch.
- For dad or grandparents: the 51 × 67 in throw as a lap blanket for the armchair, in a color that matches the room.
- For a host or a new home: a double-sided throw in a neutral shade that goes with most couches.
- For a college student: the 51 × 67 in throw across the foot of a twin XL dorm bed.
Colors and patterns in stock change through the season, so check the current choice among our merino wool throws.
Which size to give
| Size | Weight | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 51 × 67 in (130 × 170 cm), double-sided | 890 g (1.96 lb) | one person in an armchair or on the couch; the foot of a twin or full bed |
| 55 × 79 in (140 × 200 cm) including fringes, patterned | 730 g (1.6 lb) | naps on the couch; the foot of a full or queen bed |
| 59 × 85 in (150 × 215 cm), double-sided | 1,450 g (3.2 lb) | two people on the couch; the foot of a queen or king bed |
If you don't know the size of their couch or bed, go by how they will use the throw: for one person curled up in a chair, the 51 × 67 in; for someone tall or a keen napper, the 55 × 79 in; for sharing, the 59 × 85 in. All three cost between $49.90 and $69.90.
How to choose a color for someone else
- Look at their living room. Think of the couch, the rug and the pillows, or scroll back through photos taken at their home. A color that already appears in the room is a safe choice.
- When in doubt, go neutral. A gray, sand or cream shade goes with nearly any couch.
- Borrow from their closet. Someone who dresses in navy or green usually likes those colors at home too.
- Match the pattern to the room. A chevron or stripe adds interest to a plain couch; in a room full of pattern, a calmer design is the safer choice.
- Ask someone who knows. A sibling or roommate can tell you the color of the couch in a minute without spoiling the surprise.
7th anniversary wool gifts
In the US, the traditional gifts for a seventh wedding anniversary are wool and copper, with desk sets as the modern alternative. Wool is said to stand for warmth and comfort. A throw big enough for two, like the 59 × 85 in (150 × 215 cm), takes the theme literally: it is made for sharing the couch. Add a card with your wedding date, or plan a first evening under it with the movie you saw on your first date. And since merino is a fine wool that hardly itches, you can make the seven-year-itch joke without the itch.
Wrapping, shipping and returns
- Roll it instead of folding it. Roll the throw tightly, tie it with a wide ribbon or twine, and tuck a card or a sprig of greenery under the bow. No box needed.
- Or wrap it in something useful. A large tote bag or a basket turns the wrapping into part of the gift.
- Add a care card. Write: "Do not wash. Air outdoors for a few hours, out of direct sun and rain. Dry clean when needed." It keeps the throw out of the washing machine.
- Order with time to spare. The weeks before the holidays are busy for every carrier. Shipping is free across the US from our warehouse in New Jersey.
If the color or size misses, the throw can come back within 30 days. Return shipping is paid by the customer unless the item arrived wrong or damaged, and the refund usually follows within 7 days of the return reaching us. The details are on our returns page.
FAQ
Is a wool throw a good gift for mom?
Yes, especially for a mom who is always cold. A merino throw is soft and warm and gets used all winter, and ours start at $49.90.
What is the traditional gift for a 7th wedding anniversary?
Wool, along with copper. Desk sets are the modern gift.
Do you sell cashmere throws?
Our cashmere-merino throws are 90% merino wool and 10% cashmere. They are sold out in the US at the moment, so the merino throws are the ones to order now.
How do you care for a merino throw?
Air it outdoors for a few hours now and then, out of direct sun and rain, and have it dry cleaned when it needs a real clean. Our merino throws are labeled do not wash.
