Vintage Stripes Merino Blankets, New from Purl Soho!
We designed our Vintage Stripes Merino Blankets to be exactly what we want a blanket to be, a cocoon of the coziest material we could imagine in a weight that feels perfectly protective and toasty. Simple stripes at each end remind us of overnights in grandma’s cast iron bed, autumn bonfires wrapped in warmth, and sweet dreams. So wonderful to have around, these blankets are like a great friend, the kind you keep forever!
In Purl Soho’s own beautiful Line Weight merino, our Vintage Stripes Merino Blankets are impeccably hand woven by a family workshop in the Arequipa region of Peru. Purl Soho is proud to partner with these artisans, so expert in their craft and so steeped in the traditional skills we honor.
Our rich and creamy Heirloom White serves as the ground of each blanket, while the stripes range from delicate Oyster Gray to deep Dark Loam. Browse our entire collection of Vintage Stripes Merino Blankets and pick your favorite!
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I love these blankets! Wish I could have one of each. How do you care for these? Are they machine/hand washable. . . or dry clean only?
Hello Kathy!
We’re so glad you love our new blankets! Just like our Purl Soho Line Weight yarn, these blankets are extremely delicate 100% Merino Wool that will dramatically felt and pill slightly with agitation. That being said, when washing the blanket spot-cleaning would be ideal, but if you want to rinse the entire thing out we recommend submerging in cold water with some liquid wool detergent (we sell Soak here: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/search/?search_keywords=soak) for about 15 minutes. Since Soak is a leave in conditioning and washing agent no agitating rinsing is needed!
Enjoy! -Alyson
If American floor loom weavers want to replicate this, would you all consider selling cones of Line Weight, at least in the heirloom white? I’d love to weave one.
Hello Jen!
We’re honored that you like the design of our blankets! We don’t have plans to sell the yarn in any other form than skeins at the moment, but who knows what the future has in store! Thanks for writing in and happy weaving! -Alyson
What are the dimensions of the blanket
Hello Karrie!
THe blankets are 62″ by 54″. Thanks for asking! -Alyson
These are blankets that bring back memories. Where are they made?
Hello Belle!
Our Vintage Stripes Merino Blankets are impeccably hand woven by a family workshop in the Arequipa region of Peru. We’re so glad you like the design! Enjoy! -Alyson