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.

Wool blanket gift hamper

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.

 

Large Wool Blanket Hamper
Dusky Pink Signature Herringbone throw, £68.99, The British Blanket Company
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.

    Wool blanket luxury hamper

    Multicolour Check merino lambswool throw, £95.99, The British Blanket Company
    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 wool scarf hamper

      Autumn Brown lambswool scarf, £29.99, The British Blanket Company
      Wild 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.

        wool picnic blanket hamper

        Mustard waterproof picnic blanket, £99.99, The British Blanket Company
        Apricot 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.

          Wool blanket hamper

          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!