Yakima Camp Throw

Why it works as a gift

A throw is one of the few home gifts that works for a couple without asking either of them to change anything. At 54 by 66 inches, the Yakima Camp throw is large enough for two to share on a sofa, and the camp stripes are a Pendleton design people tend to recognize. It is the kind of gift that sits on the back of a chair for years rather than going into a closet.

Pendleton lists it as pure virgin wool and cotton, with the fabric woven in its American mills and the throw made in the USA. The Amazon listing adds that the edges are finished with a whipstitch binding for durability. It is sold on Amazon by Pendleton Woolen Mills itself, so it comes from the maker rather than a reseller. Pendleton offers the throw in several colorways, including Mineral Umber, Oxford and Tobacco; check the color on the listing before ordering.

Shnoop also carries Barefoot Dreams' CozyChic throw, and the choice between them is about the person. Barefoot Dreams is plush and machine washable; Pendleton is wool, heavier in character and more traditional, and it suits a cabin, a den or someone who values a brand with a long American history.

Who it’s for

• Parents-in-law who host movie nights or read in the evenings, as a gift for both of them
• A couple who just bought a house with a fireplace or a cold living room
• A parent or grandparent who likes classic outdoor brands and would take it to the lake or on a road trip
• A friend with a cabin or a weekend place that needs something warm for cool nights

Skip it if

• They want a throw they can toss in the washing machine; this one is dry clean only
• Anyone in the home is sensitive to wool against the skin; a soft synthetic throw is kinder
• Their style is pale and minimal; the striped camp pattern is bold and rustic
• You need a specific color: the Amazon listing doesn't name its colorway, so confirm it on the product page before buying

Giving it

• Roll it and tie it with a ribbon or leather cord instead of wrapping it in paper; it presents better and saves a large box
• Pair it with Neuhaus's Classic Ballotin or a set of Riedel wine glasses for a cozy-evening gift for in-laws
• Pendleton's own site offers embroidery and monogramming on this throw; the Amazon listing doesn't, so order from Pendleton directly if you want initials

The facts

Size

54 x 66 in

Fiber

Pure virgin wool and cotton

Made

Fabric woven in Pendleton's American mills; made in the USA

Edges

Whipstitch binding

Care

Dry clean only

Colors (Pendleton)

Hemrich Stripe, Green Heather Mix, Mineral Umber, Oxford and Tobacco

Sold by (this listing)

Pendleton Woolen Mills

Consider instead

• Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw, Crimson — A plush, softer throw for someone who wants something machine washable
• Riedel Extreme Cabernet Glasses, Set of Four — Another shared gift for in-laws who host and pour red wine
• Neuhaus Classic Ballotin, 1/2 lb, 18 Pralines — A smaller treat to pair with the throw or give on its own