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Curl up and get cozy with our favorite toasty blankets
Cold, wind and rain in the forecast? Resist end-of-the-year chills by cozying up under a throw blanket with a good book and a warm beverage. Throw blankets can be found in almost any size, fabric and color, and if you need extra warmth or reassurance this season, options for electric or weighted blankets abound. Treat yourself to some relaxation and well-being with these cozy blankets.
In this article: Westinghouse Heated Electric Throw Blanket, Bedsure Cable Knitted Throw Blanket and Bearhug Heated Throw Blanket
Cozy blanket styles
No matter what your autumn day has in store, there’s a blanket to keep you cozy, whether you’re nestled in for some reading or gathering around a fire pit with friends.
Throw blankets
Throw blankets get their name from their intended use: being thrown over your lap or draped over the back of a couch. They’re smaller than blankets intended for beds, often measuring between 45 to 50 by 60 to 65 inches. Lap-sized blankets are smaller, around 30 by 40 inches, making them perfect for draping over your lap to keep you warm at work.
Throw blankets also come in a wide variety of fabrics and styles. Sherpa and microfiber fleece are great picks for generating extra warmth, while breathable knitted or woven cotton throws are helpful if you overheat easily. Look for throw blankets that can be machine-washed to keep them fresh throughout the season.
Weighted blankets
Weighted blankets are beloved for their ability to alleviate anxiety and promote a sense of calmness. They’re usually made with glass beads, plastic pellets or sand quilted into soft flannel or fleece. Weighted blankets are more difficult to wash, but if you’re not attached to the blanket’s appearance, many can be slipped into duvet covers for easier care. Therapists recommend choosing a blanket that weighs 10% of your body weight.
Electric blankets
If you can never seem to get warm this time of year, an electric blanket is a cozy and affordable alternative to turning up the heat. Electric blankets are available in throw-blanket sizes, as well as sizes large enough to heat up your entire bed. Their consistent, easily customizable heat levels help users stay warm and relaxed.
Prices can vary depending on the included features and temperature settings, but many offer useful safety features, such as auto shut-off, and high-tech updates such as thinner, less noticeable wires. Many modern electric blankets are even machine-washable.
Outdoor blankets
Fall often provides beautiful opportunities to spend time outdoors, but it’s important to be prepared for cooler conditions. Outdoor blankets featuring down filling or weather-resistant fleece are excellent for staying comfortable outside. Plus, they’re often easy to fold up for better portability, and many are attractive enough that you’ll want to use them indoors as well.
Best cozy blankets
Westinghouse Heated Electric Throw Blanket
The BestReviews Testing Lab loved the soft feel of this electric blanket whether it was plugged in or not. It heats up quickly, offering six different heat levels, and its plush flannel and sherpa fleece layers make the wires unnoticeable.
Chanasya Premium Faux Fur Throw Blanket
This luxuriously soft microfiber faux fur blanket comes in five sizes that are perfect for curling up on the couch or sleeping under. Choose from 21 color options ranging from natural fur hues to bright jewel tones.
Bedsure Cable Knitted Throw Blanket
We love this linen-colored chunky knit blanket for fall lounging. It’s crafted of soft chenille and measures 50 by 60 inches.
Budget-friendly and available in 18 different colors and five sizes (from baby to California king), this plush blanket makes a cozy addition to any room. Its polyester fleece features a jacquard leaf pattern.
SoftHeat Perfect Fit Luxury Micro-Fleece Heated Blanket
The thinner, low-voltage wires in this electric blanket generate a more subtle heat. Our tester appreciated its easy-to-understand settings and less bulky wires. It’s available in four colors and sizes.
You’ll be ready for ski season with this reversible throw blanket, which features plush plaid fleece on one side and cozy sherpa fleece on the other. It also has sherpa fleece trim on the edges for all-around comfort.
Ella Jayne Home Reversible Weighted Blanket
This soft weighted blanket provides up to 20 pounds of security with box-quilted glass beads and polyester fill. Bonus: It’s machine-washable, but it also offers loops to attach it inside a duvet cover.
Wrap up in this 50-by-60-inch plush electric blanket and snuggle up on the sherpa side for even more warmth. It offers six heat settings and comes in eight colors and five sizes.
Worth checking out
- The Tuddrom Fuzzy Faux Fur Throw Blanket features a plush faux-fur side and a soft fleece side.
- The Uttermara Weighted Blanket also has two different sides, making it an extra-warm and comforting weighted blanket.
- The Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw offers cozy sherpa fleece on one side and a rainbow of color options for the plush fleece on the other size.
- Available in more than 20 colors, the Utopia Bedding Cotton Blanket looks great on a bed or draped over a couch.
- The incredibly soft Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw is a lap-sized blanket made from extra-soft microfiber.
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