Kindred Crossings LLC

The Ultimate Gift

This is the perfect gift to give when you are completely stumped and just can't find something that they don't already have! These blankets are hard to find, as only about 325 are made each year. A project developed by The Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association Inc, the blankets are made from wool pooled together from small sheep farms throughout the state. The project begins in June with wool collection & skirting days, and ends with distribution to participating members in December. One of the great things about the blanket is that the entire project is grown in CT and produced entirely in the USA. Talk about value!

Turnip Knoll Blanket - $600 - SOLD to Georgia!

We are offering for sale a one of a kind blanket, entirely hand crochet with 100% wool from CT sheep. This blanket was the summer project of our good friend, Kathryn LaRose. It measures approximately 96"x96" and would be generously sized for a queen bed. It has already been dry cleaned and is ready for your bed!

Current Availability

Large Buffalo Plaid #9

Baby 48"x45"   $60 (1)

Long Throw 48"x72"   $80 (8)

Twin 72"x94"   $120 (1)

Full 80"x94"   $140 (soldout)

Queen 90"x94"   $160 (soldout)

King 106"x94"   $200  (soldout)

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Insured FedEx Shipping Available starting at just $15

Well, Halloween chose to give us a trick instead of a treat this year. When we picked up our blanket order at the mill, we discovered that the weaver made an error in the pattern and forgot to put in the stripes to make the split buffalo plaid pattern. So our 2011 blankets are in the large buffalo plaid pattern instead of the split. Just as nice!

If you have a queen size bed, consider ordering a king size blanket. It is the same length as a queen but 16" wider. It works out wonderful for couples who both love to wrap up in the blanket at night - no more waking up cold without a blanket!

Contact us to order!  

 The November 2012 blanket will be in the Split Buffalo Plaid pattern. If there is a particular size that you want in that pattern, we suggest emailing now to reserve that size so that we can order it in advance from the mill. Due to ever rising production costs, we expect the 2012 pricing to be slightly higher than current pricing. 

2012 Sizes

Baby (48" x 45")

Long Throw (48" x 72")

Twin (72" x 94")

Full (80" x 94")

Queen (90" x 94")

King (106" x 94")

 

Please note that we do not accept credit cards at this time. Check or cash only.

 Pattern Options  color may vary slightlySmall Buffalo Plaid #8
 Large Buffalo Plaid #9Available Now
 Split Buffalo Plaid #10Available November 2012 Fresh Shorn Fleece  Shearing DayCLEANING YOUR BLANKET 

You can dry clean your wool blanket or wash at home following these simple instructions: Fill your top loading washing machine with lukewarm water and mild detergent (Woolite is good). Push the blanket into the water and let soak for about 20 minutes - DO NOT AGITATE THE WATER AS THIS WILL RUIN YOUR BLANKET - Drain and spin the blanket in the machine, them remove the blanket. Fill the washer with clear lukewarm water WHICH IS EXACTLY THE SAME TEMPERATURE AS THE WATER YOU USED TO WASH THE BLANKET. Push the blanket back in, and let soak for another 10 minutes. Drain and spin. Remove the blanket and air dry - DO NOT PUT THE BLANKET IN THE DRYER. 

Why you cannot use a frontloading machine Wool felts when it is wet and rubbed together. Agitating the water in a top loader or washing in a front loading machine will cause the wool to felt and will destroy your blanket.

Why the wash water and rinse water has to be the same temperature. Changing the temperature of the water is another way to felt your blanket.

We recommend dry cleaning for the larger blankets. Washing is better for the baby and throw sizes. Many people do not wash their blankets as they prefer to put one sheet under the blanket and another sheet over the blanket on their beds which will keep the blankets clean. The blankets are aired by hanging them on a line outdoors each spring.