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

A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with decorative pillows, a fireplace, and a window with a blue frame, enhancing the inviting atmosphere.

Blanket style: The Castle Inn, Lulworth

We love drawing inspiration from boutique hotels so we were really excited when our blankets were chosen as the perfect finishing touch for the gorgeous Castle Inn in Lulworth, Dorset....

July 13, 2018 — Bethan John

Collage of various blankets, including a yellow blanket on a chair, striped blankets, and a stack of colorful blankets on a couch.

Summer Sale now on!

Our summer sale is now on at The British Blanket Company, with £10 off pure wool blankets and 20% off our luxurious knitted alpaca throws. Stock is very limited and...

July 02, 2018 — Bethan John

A person holding a blanket with straps in a grassy field, showcasing a close-up of the fabric and a black and yellow belt buckle.

It's National Picnic Week

15th - 24th June is National Picnic Week is a perfect reminder to ditch your phone, head into the countryside and enjoy a tasty lunch al-fresco with family and friends....

June 15, 2018 — Bethan John

A man in a striped shirt stands in a factory, in front of a machine with colorful fabric, wearing blue jeans and footwear.

Where we weave: Co. Donegal

We're constantly seeking out beautiful new throws to add to The British Blanket Company's collection. Our most recent search led us to County Donegal, on the wild north-westerly coast of...

May 30, 2018 — Bethan John

A woman wearing a flower crown, with vibrant petals and blossoms, is captured in a close-up showcasing intricate floral details in her hair.

How to make a flower crown

We're really excited to bring The British Blanket Company back to The Frome Independent market this Sunday 6th May. We've picked out a beautiful selection of wool throws in fresh...

May 03, 2018 — Bethan John

A bee pollinating a vibrant yellow flower, capturing the intricate details of the insect and petals in a close-up macro shot.

The British Blanket Company supports The Bee Friendly Trust

We're delighted to announce an exciting new charity partnership between The British Blanket Company and the Bee Friendly Trust. From April to July 2018, The British Blanket Company will donate...

April 18, 2018 — Bethan John

A bearded man sits behind a machine indoors, wearing casual clothing, appearing relaxed and focused, with a street visible in the background.

Where we weave: Yorkshire

The British Blanket Company is proud to weave our throws at traditional woollen mills in the British Isles. Come along with us on a trip to Yorkshire to see behind the...

April 03, 2018 — Bethan John

Giveaway! Win a throw + one for a friend

To celebrate the launch of our new collection of armchair throws, The British Blanket Company is having an Instagram giveaway! The prize consists of two gorgeous armchair throws - one...

March 29, 2018 — Bethan John

A yellow blanket draped over a wicker chair, accompanied by a white vase with yellow flowers on a nearby surface.

Transition your home for spring

The clocks are going forward, the trees are coming into leaf and the Beast from the East has sidled back to Siberia with its tail between its legs (we hope!)....

March 20, 2018 — Bethan John

A pink blanket draped over a chair with a vase of white flowers on a table, accompanied by a camera.

Tips and tricks to keep cut blossom fresh indoors

Bringing sprigs of frothy blossom into the house is a springtime ritual I love. However, blossom flowers are very delicate and in the past I've struggled to keep the petals...

March 06, 2018 — Bethan John

Collage of various flowers, including close-ups of purple and white blooms, with a person standing beside a sign in a garden setting.

Britain's Best Spring Flower Walks: snowdrops, daffodils & bluebells

Is there a more beautiful time to walk in the Great British countryside than springtime, when the birds are nesting in the trees and the ground is carpeted with spring...

February 20, 2018 — Bethan John

A cup of coffee rests on an open book, suggesting a moment of relaxation and leisure, blending the pleasures of reading and sipping coffee.

10 slow living activities to survive winter

February is officially my least favourite month of the year. With the festivities of Christmas feeling far behind, but the dark cold days still stretching ahead, I get through by planning...

February 06, 2018 — Bethan John