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Where to buy soft throw/blanket

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WeAreOnTheRoadToNowhere · 22/09/2023 16:19

Elderly relative has just been diagnosed with cancer. I would like to buy her a blanket, small enough to carry to appointments if she wishes. I've bought what I think are going to be gorgeous blankets in the past but the wool has been rough and itchy. I don't want a fleece blanket
Any suggestions?

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TaylorSwiftsBoots · 22/09/2023 16:24

My friend was ill last year and I bought her a lambs wool blanket as her illness made her very cold.

ThreeKneeRepeater · 22/09/2023 16:28

Do you live near a National Trust Shop? I always stop and stroke their blankets/throws or whatever they are. They feel lovely.
White Company?

Fringebangfringe · 22/09/2023 16:29

Dunelm have some lovely ones. We bought one from there 12 years ago and it still looks brand new!

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GrandHighPoohbah · 22/09/2023 16:30

I have several from The British Blanket Company. The wool is lovely and soft. They do a half size armchair blanket that would be good for the appointments

Fringebangfringe · 22/09/2023 16:43

You could try Etsy. There's a few small quilts and crochet blankets too on there

blitzen · 22/09/2023 16:44

There's some nice ones here

tartanblanketco.com/

FLOWER1982 · 22/09/2023 16:44

Asda have some reasonably priced ones.

NonMiDispiace · 22/09/2023 17:27

A cashmere pashmina? Light, easy to fold up and carry and wonderfully comforting.
https://www.pashmina-pashminas.co.uk/product-category/pashminas/70-cashmere-30-silk/

AutumnFroglets · 22/09/2023 17:48

Good call with the pashmina. A shawl can be placed around the shoulders for walking or sitting and also across the lap and not look weird or be too bulky. Have you considered that at all?

SorenLorensonsInvisibleFriend · 22/09/2023 17:53

In a similar vein to British Blanket - thebritishblanketcompany.com - I love my Turtle Dove cashmere wrap. Expensive but it's my super comforting treat that even the thought of makes me feel calm and soothed.

www.turtle-doves.co.uk

MrsHsGirl · 22/09/2023 17:58

I'm not sure how small they go as I've got a big one that lives on my sofa but the Dunelm super soft ones sound ideal - like a cuddle in a blanket!

43ontherocksporfavor · 22/09/2023 18:03

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Haveallthesongsbeenwritten · 22/09/2023 18:04

WeAreOnTheRoadToNowhere · 22/09/2023 16:19

Elderly relative has just been diagnosed with cancer. I would like to buy her a blanket, small enough to carry to appointments if she wishes. I've bought what I think are going to be gorgeous blankets in the past but the wool has been rough and itchy. I don't want a fleece blanket
Any suggestions?

Homesense have some lovely throws/blankets

43ontherocksporfavor · 22/09/2023 18:06

John Lewis cashmere scarves/ wraps. DH bought me one for Christmas. It was about £125 but is a very wide scarf, light and so warm and soft.

owwwfoot · 22/09/2023 18:10

Dunelm Teddy ones

namechange0998776554799000 · 22/09/2023 18:57

I'm having chemo at the moment and a scarf/wrap/pashmina is a great idea - my arm has to be exposed for the picc line/canula so short sleeves only, but it gets cold. I have a thick shrug type cardigan I take, but I've been thinking a wrap will be good for the winter (sorry no recommendations as I don't have one yet!)

43ontherocksporfavor · 22/09/2023 20:17

Good luck @namechange0998776554799000 sending positive vibes your way.

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