With temperatures falling into single digits, the fashionable throw gracing your couch or bed may not be warm enough. Here are six Maine-made or -sold options to remedy that situation.
KINEO COTTON BLANKET FROM BATES MILL STORE
Made in Maine from pre-shrunk cotton, this blanket is our pick for smaller rooms that need a bit of soft color. Consider buying a king size and folding it in half for solo snuggling. Available in four sizes and colors.
Starting at $95. 904 Main Street, Monmouth or batesmillstore.com
L.L. BEAN & NOAH KAHAN PUFFER BLANKET
The limited edition collaboration with Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan brings us this olive plaid all-weather blanket with a snap that turns it into a cape with serious “Northern Attitude.” Machine washable with recycled polyester insulation. 75 inches by 54 inches.
$99.95. For retail locations and to order online visit llbean.com
CHECKERED WINTER BLANKET FROM SWANS ISLAND
For this investment piece, weavers hand-tie 3,456 knots on an antique loom to create limited runs of blankets made from locally-grown wool. Each blanket comes with a cedar slat to ward off moths and a linen storage bag. Available in four sizes and colors.
Starting at $1,695. 231 Atlantic Highway, Northport or swansislandcompany.com
FRONTIER COTTON BLANKET FROM BRAHMS MOUNT
Made at a mill in Hallowell, this all-cotton, machine washable blanket echoes the three-stripe design Brahms Mount’s wool blankets have been sporting for over 100 years. The vibrant neutral colors will complement any hue. Available in four sizes.Starting at $245. faribaultmill.com
FAUX-FUR BLANKET BY PRETTY RUGGED GEAR FOR THE MAINE WOODS SHOP
Another indoor-outdoor option is this reversible number with faux-fur on one side and waterproof RuggedTex on the other. The blanket comes in a waterproof duffel and is machine washable. 55 inches by 70 inches. Available in five color combinations. $295. 400 Main Street, Norway or thewoodsmaineshop.com
MERINO WOOL BLANKET SOLD AT EVANGELINE
Merino wool has a dreamy luxurious feel because the fibers are finer and smoother than traditional “scratchy” wool. It is also moisture-wicking and has temperature-regulating properties. Made in Ireland; dry clean only. Available in three sizes and five colors, including a lovely chartreuse.
Starting at $319. 332 Fore Street, Portland or evangelinelinens.com
These items were independently sourced and selected for feature by METLN Content Studio staff. Please contact the retailer for most up-to-date pricing and availability.