Faribault Mill Holiday Gifts by Budget: Socks to Wool Blankets
Faribault Mill is a Minnesota woolen mill that says it has been making blankets since 1865. Today it sells wool and cotton blankets, throws, sheets, and cold-weather accessories. It also runs a Holiday Shop, which makes it a natural place to look in November. This guide is based on reading the brand's own homepage and product listings. Nobody at StylesReview has handled these items. Every price below is the listed price at the time of writing, and prices can change.
We sorted the gifts by budget, because that is usually the first question. Each tier also notes who the gift does not suit.
Under $35: Sockwell socks for people who stand or travel a lot
The cheapest gifts on the site are socks. The ones in the listings are mostly from Sockwell, a separate brand that Faribault Mill carries. They are not woven at the mill. That is worth knowing if "made by Faribault" is the point of your gift.
- Sockwell Men's Ascend II Quarter - Black: $22.99. Merino wool and alpaca blend, medium cushion, moderate compression.
- Sockwell Women's Ascend II Quarter - Gray: $22.99. Also comes in Denim.
- Sockwell Women's Peaks Crew - Light Gray: $26.99. Merino, rayon from bamboo, and stretch fibers. Listed at 15–20 mmHg compression.
- Sockwell Women's Field Flower - Charcoal: $32.99. Wildflower pattern. The listing recommends it for prolonged sitting and standing, flying and travel, and exercise and recovery.
- Sockwell Women's Mini Fair Isle Socks - Navy: $32.99. Ultra-light cushion, which fits the season.
Read this before you buy compression socks as a gift. These are graduated compression socks, not ordinary wool socks. The listings say they support circulation and relieve tired legs. Those are the seller's claims, and StylesReview can't confirm them. If the person you're shopping for has diabetes, circulation problems, or any vascular condition, compression is something to clear with a doctor first. In that case, choose a different gift. The homepage also features a Frontier Wool Sock under the brand's own name. Its full listing wasn't in our research, so check its page for details.
$68 to $77: a wool ball cap
The caps are a good gift for someone who doesn't want another blanket. The Herringbone Wool Ball Cap is $77 in navy or black. The listing describes it as 100% wool. The Wool Ball Cap - Navy is $68. Its listing describes:
- a medium-weight wool Melton
- six-panel construction
- a mid-profile adjustable fit
- a leather strap with a stamped F-star logo on the clasp
The Olive Tweed and Brown Tweed caps are also $68.
There are two things to watch. First, the Navy Melton cap is described as unlined. The brand presents that as a plus for breathability. But anyone with sensitive skin on the forehead may notice wool against it. Second, the fit is adjustable and "will fit most heads." Most is not all, so a person with a very large or very small head may want something else.
One more detail: the two tweed cap pages reuse the herringbone cap's description. Look at the photos and any spec details on each page rather than relying on that copy alone.
$149 to $199: throws for the couch, cabin, or hosting season
This is the tier most shoppers will land in. A throw is easier to choose than a bed blanket, because you don't need to know anyone's mattress size.
| Throw | Listed price | What the listing says | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trapper Wool Throw - Navy | $149 | Simple stripe, neutral palette, soft and lightweight | A safe pick when you don't know their decor |
| Ashby Wool Throw Blanket - Red | $149 | Twill weave, lightweight, pitched as a décor accent | A festive color for the holidays |
| North Shore Map Wool Throw Blanket | $199 | Wool and cotton blend; woven map of Lake Superior's North Shore | Minnesotans and anyone with ties to the region |
| Dyani White Hawk Honor Wool Throw | $199 | 85% wool, 15% cotton; collaboration with Indigenous artist Dyani White Hawk | Art lovers |
| Rubinski Works Four Directions Flora Throw - Brown | $199 | Flora motif drawing on Anishinaabe symbolism of fours | Someone who likes pattern with a story behind it |
The map throw is the most personal gift here, but only for the right person. A North Shore map means a lot to someone who vacations on Lake Superior and very little to someone who has never been. The site's navigation also lists City & Lake Maps and National Parks collections. If the North Shore isn't their place, browse those first.
About the Ashby: its listing calls wool hypoallergenic. If your recipient is known to react to wool, don't count on that claim. Either the cotton lines or a different gift would be a safer choice.
The big gift: Frontier Wool Blanket, $395
The Frontier Wool Blanket - Gray is the brand's heritage piece. It has stripes in red, golden yellow, and navy, and the listing says the design has been used on beds, bunks, and cots for generations. It is the kind of gift meant to be passed down.
The catch is that a bed blanket requires you to know the bed size. Check the size options on the product page before ordering. A blanket that doesn't cover the mattress is a hard gift to love.
Before you check out
- Shipping: The homepage says ground shipping is free on orders of $200 or more. A single $199 throw falls just under that line, while two caps or a throw plus socks clears it. The research did not include shipping speeds or holiday cut-off dates, so confirm timing on the site.
- Budget options: The site has a Warehouse section with Clearance and Factory Seconds, and a page explaining what makes a factory second. Read that page before buying a second as a gift.
- Care: Our research did not include care instructions. Check each product page, especially for wool blends.
- Gift notes: The cart has an option to add a gift note.
Here is a quick way to decide. Pick the Frontier if you want one serious, lasting gift. Pick the Trapper if you need something that works in any living room. Pick a cap or socks if your budget is under $80, after reading the caveats above.
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