Handpicked gift ideas to build a blanket hamper
A warm blanket, picnic rug or scarf from The British Blanket Company is a wonderful gift in itself. But, to make Christmas extra special, you might want to make our British-made wool products the centrepiece of a blanket gift box, with one or two little extras tailored to the recipient.
When building a personalised gift hamper, the only limit is your imagination but, in this post, we’ll give you a few handpicked blanket hamper gift ideas to get you started. All have been curated by our team, from British brands, designer makers and eco-friendly companies we personally love.
Large wool blanket hamper for the home enthusiast
The British Blanket Company’s large throws are our most popular as the size is super versatile and they come in the widest range of colours. The lucky recipient can pop their blanket on their bed or sofa for cosiness in an instant! Start by choosing a large wool blanket in their favourite colour, then add a few little presents for the ultimate evening at home.
Lambswool hot water bottle cover, £50, Catherine Tough
Winter tea blend, £10, Cartwright and Butler
Salted caramel chocolate bar, £5, Coco
Fig leaf reed diffuser, £35, Aery
Merino blanket hamper for the luxury lover
For a recipient who enjoys life’s little luxuries, one of our merino lambswool throws is the only place to start. Merino sheep have an incredible soft and fine wool which creates blankets that feel beautiful against the skin while being warm and light all at once. Select a gorgeous merino wool throw in their preferred shade, then add some of these luxurious gifts.
Rose Petal Drinking Chocolate, £10, The Chocolatier
Rose Luxuria Perfume, £157, Memoize London
Cashmere bed socks, £35, Johnsons of Elgin
Daphne velvet slippers, £245, Selfridges
Scarf hamper for the outdoor adventurer
A scarf is a great unisex gift and The British Blanket Company has soft lambswool scarves for men and women. Choose between our regular size scarves or an oversized blanket scarf – both will keep the lucky recipient warm while venturing outdoors. They start at just £30, so they’re the ideal paired with a few little extras.
Autumn Brown lambswool scarf, £29.99, The British Blanket CompanyWild Foods enamel mug with lid, £12.99, Rolfe & Wills
Bees knitted gloves, £16.50, Sophie Allport
Our Isles poetry book, £9.99, Pavilion
Lambswool head wrap, £38, Oubas
Picnic rug hamper for a foodie
Our luxury picnic rugs are hand made to last a lifetime, with a woven wool upper, waterproof canvas backing and leather carry straps. Make a picnic blanket the centrepiece of a sustainable hamper, together with eco-friendly picnicware and a few local foodie treats.
Mustard waterproof picnic blanket, £99.99, The British Blanket CompanyApricot and Fig loaf cake, £12, Cartwright & Butler
Perfectly Punchy piccalilli, £7, The Bay Tree
Bamboo cutlery set, £10.55, Bower Collective
Stainless steel flask, £19.99, Thermos
Small throw hamper for a bookworm
The small armchair throws from our range are perfectly sized to go over the knees, around the shoulders or folded over the back of a favourite comfy chair. This makes them ideal in a cosy gift for a book lover, together with some thoughtful extra gifts to help them create a snug reading corner at home.
Orange and Grey Windmill armchair throw, £45.99, The British Blanket Company
Alice in Wonderland tea caddy, £8, Whittard
Embers scented candle, £30, Osmology
Enamel bookmark, £14, Wolf & Badger
Thumbprint mug, £38, Emma Lacey
A cosy wool blanket or scarf from The British Blanket Company is a perfect gift for Christmas. Thank you for supporting our family business with all your lovely orders, we’re thrilled to know our cosy throws will be appearing beneath so many Christmas trees!