A knitted blanket for the home is the piece you reach for daily — on the sofa, in the reading chair, at the foot of the bed. Jakopina home blankets are knitted from extra-fine merino wool in our family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia.
Merino makes an unusually practical home blanket: it is warm without weight, breathable rather than clammy, and naturally resists dirt and odours. For the smallest members of the family, see our baby blankets in the same natural fibres. Selected designs can also be made with initials — see our personalised home blankets.
FAQs
What makes a merino blanket better than a synthetic throw?
A merino wool blanket regulates temperature instead of trapping heat, so it stays comfortable through an evening rather than becoming too warm. It is also naturally odour-resistant and breathable — differences you notice in daily use compared with polyester or acrylic throws.
Does a wool blanket work in summer?
Yes — merino wool regulates body temperature, so a Jakopina merino blanket warms in winter and stays breathable on cool summer evenings, on the terrace or with the windows open. It is a year-round piece, not a winter-only one.
What size blanket should I choose for the sofa?
The dimensions of each Jakopina blanket are listed on its product page. As a rule of thumb, a single-person throw covers the lap and shoulders, while a larger blanket suits sharing on the sofa or the foot of a bed — choose by the measurements given.
How do I wash a wool home blanket?
Wash a merino blanket by hand or on a wool cycle at up to 30 °C with a mild wool detergent, and dry it flat. Merino resists dirt, so most of the time airing the blanket outside is all it needs — which also means less washing and a longer life.
Where are Jakopina blankets made?
Every Jakopina blanket is knitted in a family studio in Dvorje near Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia, where knitting skills have been passed down since 1926. Blankets are made in small batches from extra-fine merino wool.