In short
- Traditionally each anniversary has a material: wool for the 7th, silk for the 12th (in the British-American tradition).
- A mohair cardigan with silk or merino symbolically brings both together.
- An anniversary gift is about your shared story: add a memory.
- Handmade means time and attention, just like a relationship.
An anniversary is a chance to look back at the road travelled together. A gift can become a symbol of it.
The symbolism of materials
In the British-American tradition, each year of marriage has its own material:
| Year | Traditional gift |
|---|---|
| 1 | paper |
| 4 | linen, silk (modern list: flowers) |
| 7 | wool, copper |
| 12 | silk, linen |
A cardigan in mohair & silk or mohair & merino is an elegant way to honour the tradition without cliché.
Ideas
- Rosie: shimmering fuchsia mohair & merino for passionate couples.
- Blush: tender powder-pink mohair & silk for romantics.
- Graphite: graphite for a wife who loves the classics.
- Lavender: lavender with pearl buttons, like the pearls on a wedding dress.
Shop the edit
“Rosie” Baby Mohair & Merino Cardigan, Fuchsia · $212.50
Kid Mohair & Silk Cardigan, Blush Pink · $175
Fluffy Baby Mohair & Merino Cardigan, Graphite · $212.50Add your story
- The colour she wore on your first date.
- A note: “7 years, and I still want to keep you warm.”
- Recreate your first date, in the new cardigan.
Relationship anniversaries
In the early years, less symbolism and more care: mohair ruffle socks + dinner. Ideas: a gift for your girlfriend.
FAQ
What is the traditional wool anniversary gift?
The 7th anniversary in the British-American tradition is celebrated with wool: a blanket, a scarf, a cardigan.
What should I give for a 12th wedding anniversary?
Traditionally silk. A kid mohair & silk cardigan combines the symbolism with everyday use.
How do I make giving clothes romantic?
Give it with a letter about a shared memory and invite her somewhere she can wear it.
