The Yarn - Latest Features - A blog by The British Blanket Company

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Wool Week 2019: £5 off full-size throws & picnic rugs

The British Blanket Company is a proud member of The Campaign for Wool, supported by The Prince of Wales. Each year, Wool Week shines a spotlight on the wonders of...

October 07, 2019 — Bethan John

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The British Blanket Company is a finalist in The Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Many small businesses are founded from the kitchen table, but ours was founded from the sofa. A boring grey sofa that my brother Joe and I were sitting on one...

September 18, 2019 — Bethan John

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Extra large throws for king size beds now online

Extra large throws for king size beds now online We love receiving customer suggestions for ways we can make The British Blanket Company even better. Bigger blankets and throws for king size /...

August 30, 2019 — Bethan John

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Blanket Style: St John's Hotel, Solihull

Cosy throws from The British Blanket Company are the perfect finishing touch for hotels, and we love receiving photos of the rooms. For our latest project, we were asked to...

July 18, 2019 — Bethan John

A woman stands on a rocky beach holding a blanket, with a man nearby, against a backdrop of sunset over water.

Sunset Shoot at Woolacombe Bay

Where better to photograph our forthcoming collection of new picnic blankets than one of Britain's most beautiful beaches, Woolacombe Bay in North Devon? It's somewhere that holds many memories for...

July 09, 2019 — Bethan John

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7th Anniversary Gifts - show your love with wool

The tradition of giving wedding anniversary gifts made from different materials can be traced back to medieval Germany, where the wife was presented with a silver wreath to congratulate her...

May 01, 2019 — Bethan John

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New Supersoft Merino Lambswool throw colours

Our supersoft merino lambswool throws are the most luxurious in The British Blanket Company's collection and we're delighted to show you three brand new colours: Raspberry, Graphite and Basswood. Merino...

March 28, 2019 — Bethan John

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New blanket design inspired by the Northern Lights

We're delighted to give you a first look at another new throw design from The British Blanket Company. Starry Night is a beautiful blanket inspired by the Northern Lights, which can...

March 13, 2019 — Bethan John

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New spring design: Meadow Check

Wow, isn't this warm spring weather gorgeous? We've had a busy couple of months at The British Blanket Company getting our new spring designs ready. The first designs launched on...

February 27, 2019 — Bethan John

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Have yourself a cosy little Christmas

Who wouldn't love the gift of a cosy home this Christmas? The British Blanket Company is here to solve all your shopping woes, with snuggly throws for everyone. For home-lovers...

December 05, 2018 — Bethan John

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Wool Week 2018 - £5 off any full-size throw

Wool Week is an annual celebration of our favourite fibre and, this year, The British Blanket Company is offering £5 off any full size throw from 8th - 14th October...

October 09, 2018 — Bethan John

GIVEAWAY! Win a luxury picnic rug worth £99

UPDATE: GIVEAWAY CLOSED Picnic time is here and The British Blanket Company is having an Instagram giveaway to celebrate! The prize consists of one luxury picnic rug of your choice,...

August 03, 2018 — Bethan John