The short answer: for a gift under £30, a pair of Alpaca Everyday Socks (£25) is our most popular choice. For a bigger present, the Lambswool Triangle Scarf (£60) works for anyone, and the Lambswool Crew Neck Cardigan (£155) is the one to choose when you want her to keep it for years.
Below, every piece we make is sorted by who it suits and what it costs, so you can pick in a couple of minutes.
Gifts for him
Merino Wool Dress Socks, £25. For anyone who wears leather shoes to work. Fine British merino, knitted in Wales, thin enough to sit comfortably inside a dress shoe. Sizes M to XL (up to UK 13.5).
Quilted Knitted Gilet, £140. A navy cotton gilet that goes over a shirt at the weekend or under a coat in December. A good choice for someone who runs warm and never wears a jumper.
Lightweight Cotton Buttonless Polo, £80. A long-sleeve knitted polo in navy or ecru, smart enough for dinner and easy enough for a Sunday.
Gifts for her
Alpaca Bed Lounge Socks, £30. Thick, soft alpaca socks for evenings at home and cold bedrooms. Pink, baby blue, cream, fawn or navy. Several reviewers bought them for their wives, and one called them "super cosy" and was pleased they go in the washing machine.
Lambswool Crew Neck Cardigan, £155. A crew neck lambswool cardigan in pink, jeans blue or navy. It holds its shape over a shirt or on its own.
Lambswool Triangle Scarf, £60. Ribbed lambswool in navy or sienna. The triangle shape ties at the front and sits flat under a coat.
For the person who always has cold feet
If someone you know complains about cold feet every winter, alpaca is a real upgrade. Its hollow fibre traps more warmth than ordinary wool for its weight, so they'll feel the difference from the first wear. The Alpaca Everyday Socks fit inside boots and shoes, and the Alpaca Bed Lounge Socks are for evenings at home.
It's also a present that lasts past Boxing Day. A good pair gets worn through the coldest months and is still in the drawer the winter after.
Gifts under £30 and stocking fillers
All three of our socks come in under £30:
- Alpaca Everyday Socks, £25. Seven colours, sizes UK 4 to 11.5. The safest choice if you don't know someone's style.
- Merino Wool Dress Socks, £25. For the office.
- Alpaca Bed Lounge Socks, £30. For staying in.
A single pair fits in a stocking and arrives in its own sleeve, with a thank-you card in every order. For more on choosing the right pair, see our guide to stocking fillers under £30.
Gifts under £60
The Lambswool Triangle Scarf (£60) is one size, so there is no guessing. Or put together three pairs of socks: any 3 pairs from our Everyday, Merino and Bed Lounge socks get the third pair 60% off, so three Everyday pairs come to £60.
One order, several presents
The 3-pair offer works well when you have more than one person to buy for. Mix styles, colours and sizes in the same order: Everyday for your brother, Merino for your dad, Bed Lounge for your mum. UK delivery is free on orders over £50.
Still deciding? Read whether alpaca socks are worth it or our guide to alpaca vs merino.
Gift questions
What is a good gift for someone who has everything?
Something they use every day but rarely buy well for themselves. Most people own plenty of socks and very few good ones, which is why a pair of alpaca or merino socks lands well with people who are hard to buy for.
Are alpaca socks a good gift?
Yes. Alpaca is softer and warmer than ordinary wool, contains no lanolin so it rarely itches, and is machine washable on a cool wool cycle. At £25 a pair it feels like a treat without being an awkward amount to spend.
What size socks should I buy as a gift?
Go by their shoe size. Our sizes are S (UK 4 to 7), M (UK 7.5 to 9.5) and L (UK 10 to 11.5), and Merino also comes in XL (UK 12 to 13.5). If you're unsure, M fits most women's size 8 and most men's size 8 to 9.
Can I mix products in the 3-pair offer?
Yes. Any three pairs from Everyday, Merino and Bed Lounge count, in any colours and sizes, and the discount is applied automatically at checkout.
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