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Using a Wool Throw for Camping

A wool throw is most often used for our indoor life – to cover up while taking a nap, wrap oneself while reading or watching TV, placing neatly on an armchair as an interior detail etc. But wool throws can be very handy outdoors as well. Lets talk about camping!

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First of all, we do not recommend taking one of your precious alpaca throws or angora throws out to the woods! One always has a cheap wool throw bought in second-hand shop or discounted wool throw maybe with some defects around the house. Pack those for your camping trip! As long as they are made of pure wool, they will do the job perfectly.

Alpaca Throws for Gorgeous and Comfortable Home

April 18, 2013 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, throws&blankets, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throws No Comments

As you all probably know alpaca throws are made out of alpaca animal (which are bread in the mountains of Peru) wool. Being soft and smooth as well as very warm, alpaca throws are appreciated addition to every home.

Items made from alpaca wool fibers can retain heat and regulate the body temperature and therefore they are perfect companions in chilly winter weather.

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Interesting fact is that the age of the animal does not determine the softness of the fur – both young and old animals provide alpaca wool that is suitable to make very soft products like alpaca throws, alpaca blankets, alpaca garment.

Dying Wool Yarn at Home

February 28, 2013 Tags: dye wool, dying wool yarn, Wool care, wool yarn No Comments

If you knit, you certainly have wool yarn in your knitting basket. And probably they are in different colors. But if fancied for some other special color of your wool yarn, be aware that you can dye it at home by your own hands with acid dyes. When the dying process is followed correctly, acid dyes create a strong bond with the protein fibers of wool that cannot be washed out.

So, get ready and follow these steps:

Washing a Wool Throw in the Washing Machine

February 14, 2013 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, Wool care, wool throw, wool throws, woolen blankets, woolen throw, woolen throws No Comments

Wool throws and blankets possess lots of attractive qualities, e.g. fire, water and wrinkle resistance, exceptional insulation and softness. Caring for a wool throw is quite an easy task and we always recommend follow to the instructions the product label dictates. Usually manufacturers insist on dry-cleaning wool products or recommends washing by hand, yet, often wool throws are fine to wash in the washing machine (provided they fit in it, in the first place!).

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To wash a wool blanket in a washing machine, follow these steps:

Smoothing Wrinkles in Wool Throws and Garments

February 2, 2013 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, Wool care, wool garment, wool garments, wool sweater, wool sweaters, wool throw, wool throws, wool wash No Comments

Wool throws, blankets and garments often come with a detailed care instructions on the label. Usually they can only be dry cleaned and some other restrictions may apply. It might seem they are a real pain to maintain. But this is not so. Most of wool throws and garments can be washed at home by hand (although this is not indicated on the label) and they are also a breeze to steam smooth. If your wool throws, sweaters or jackets or any other wool item got wrinkled, just smooth them out this easy way.

The use of the right hanger is important here! Hang your wrinkled garment on smooth wide wooden hanger or wide, rounded plastic one. Stay away of wire hangers and smaller plastic hangers as they may cause your garments to stretch out at the shoulders.

Christmas Gifts: Wool Throws, Scarves, Clothes and Accessories

December 13, 2012 Tags: ool gifts, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool clothes, Wool for Christmas, wool gift, wool scarf, wool scarves, wool throw, wool throws No Comments

Wool throws are not the only wool products suitable to give as a gift for Christmas. Although I am an admirer of wool throws and blankets, this time I decided to do an investigation of what other original and interesting things can be made of wool and given as gifts. Felted wool is getting increasingly popular; there are lots of individual craftsmen working with wool, so let’s check what masterpieces are there to choose from.

Wool throw is a perfect gift for the person e want to make impression to or the one we love so much, as it is a quite expensive gift. So, I think, what if I want something smaller, simpler and within a small budget. Here are the results of my browsing. Beautiful and exquisite wool things to choose:

1. Gorgeous and masculine, jolly, top quality wool scarf from Papastour. Elegant, isn’t it?

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2. Hand-made retro style pendant in wool. A thing to be noticed! From OnceUponATeaTime.

Top 6 Most Beautiful Wool Throws for Christmas

November 29, 2012 Tags: merino wool throw, sheep throw, sheep wool throw, throws&blankets, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws&blankets No Comments

Wool throws and blankets, being soft, cozy and warm, are perfect Christmas gifts. They symbolize our sincere feelings and our best wishes for the person receiving the gift. And this is why a wool throw is an always appreciated present. Depending on our budget we can choose anything from the simplest sheep wool throw to most luxurious cashmere throws. It is wise, of course, to know beforehand if the receiver is not allergic to any type of the fiber.

1. All-time classic must-have. Warm and cozy and simply gorgeous!

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2. Adorable shade of blue.. Reminds me of snowy winter or summer at the sea..

Wool Throws – Perfect Gifts for Christmas

November 19, 2012 Tags: alpaca throws, merino throw, merino wool throws, sheep throws, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool Christmas gift, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

Curling up on a sofa after a hectic day with a warm and cozy wool throw is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Similar to slipping into a nice warm bath – heavenly. Quality wool throw provides luxurious comfort and helps to relax. If this is what you wish to your closest – include wool throws and blankets to your Christmas gifts list.

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Wool throws & blankets are used not only to cover oneself on chilly evenings – they are perfect as duvets in colder months. Or as an extra layer on a top of a duvet. There are only little alternatives to a pure wool throw to keep one warm at night. Unlike man made bedding, wool blanket won’t slide around and end up on the floor, sleeping under a pure wool blanket is like being gently hugged you as one sleeps. Wool has natural breathing properties. It traps warmth in the winter, but also lets air flow through wool, preventing one from overheating in the summer.

Cashmere Throws and Garments – Things to Know

November 9, 2012 Tags: cashmere blanket, cashmere blankets, cashmere garments, cashmere throw, cashmere throws, cashmere wool No Comments

Cashmere wool is often called the soft gold and it surely deserves that name. Cashmere is widely accepted as the most elegant and luxurious wool in the history of the mankind. Cashmere throws and garments are warm, soft, and beautiful. The name of the wool derives from the word Kashmiri as it is collected from the goats of Kashmir in the Himalaya. These goats are also found in the higher plateau of Mongolia. The best of the best cashmere wool is considered the one that comes from the underbelly of the Kashmiri goat and this illustrates the fact that the quality of the wool depends on the area of the skin from which it is taken. Accordingly, the price varies as well.

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Any cashmere throw, blanket or garment will be soft and snug. Cashmere wool products are approximately 8 times warmer than the wool of the sheep, so cashmere is perfect for winter. Cashmere comes in many colors and designs so it’s easy to choose a throw or a piece of clothing that suits your style and personality. Cashmere clothes make statement as they are not only cozy and warm, they look brilliant and elegant, and they are expensive.

Wool Throws and Other Types of Blankets

October 31, 2012 Tags: alpaca throws, angora throws, cashemere throw, cashemere throws, throws & blankets, wool blanket, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

When shopping for blankets the natural wish is to select the best one. As wool throws and other blankets are quite costly to buy, it’s wise to know beforehand what types of throws & blankets exist and then decide which one we exactly want. So, check out the list:

Wool Throws & Blankets. Wool throws come in variety of materials and colors. There are merino throws, alpaca throws, even cashmere throws and ones made of yarn blends. They are extremely warm and look classy when placed in sitting room or bedroom. Can be used as an interior detail.
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