Comfy blanket
May 14, 2006 12:41 PM Subscribe
I want to buy a very comfortable blanket/cover to wraparound when I read. Please recommend some nice samples.
I'll second what blahtsk said - The Slanket is great - it's warm, soft and has arm holes so that you can work the television remote. ;)
posted by pierow at 1:02 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by pierow at 1:02 PM on May 14, 2006
It's also been out of stock since March so you might want a plan B as well.
posted by jessamyn at 1:21 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by jessamyn at 1:21 PM on May 14, 2006
why not just get a normal big fleece blanket and cut little hand holes in it?
posted by Kellydamnit at 1:32 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by Kellydamnit at 1:32 PM on May 14, 2006
Bed, Bath, and Beyond's "Cashmere" Soft Blanket is amazing. (I'm boggled that it's on clearance - time to stock up for the rest of my life.)
posted by Liffey at 1:34 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by Liffey at 1:34 PM on May 14, 2006
I have a down throw that is really nice.
It is great for the winter and also warmer weather. It is nearly June and I still use it.
I also have a chenille throw...it is ok...it stretches.
Any pets? (since certain materials can show too much fur)
Any allergies?
Preference for natural fibers? vs synthetic ?
etc.
posted by TheLibrarian at 1:52 PM on May 14, 2006
It is great for the winter and also warmer weather. It is nearly June and I still use it.
I also have a chenille throw...it is ok...it stretches.
Any pets? (since certain materials can show too much fur)
Any allergies?
Preference for natural fibers? vs synthetic ?
etc.
posted by TheLibrarian at 1:52 PM on May 14, 2006
Response by poster: I have 2 cats, no allergies. I'd like natural fibers if possible. i live in Southern California, so heat is not an issue.
posted by growabrain at 2:19 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by growabrain at 2:19 PM on May 14, 2006
Having grown up in Iowa, I have one of these from when I first went to college. It's kept me warm and comfortable on any number of couches.
If you've got an issue with scratchy wool, don't worry: These babies soften up in no time. The one I have is admittedly years old, and feels like an old friend, but I don't recall any real time spent dealing with the "scratchies".
posted by thanotopsis at 2:25 PM on May 14, 2006
If you've got an issue with scratchy wool, don't worry: These babies soften up in no time. The one I have is admittedly years old, and feels like an old friend, but I don't recall any real time spent dealing with the "scratchies".
posted by thanotopsis at 2:25 PM on May 14, 2006
That slanket looks really nice.
I have PILES of blankets on my couch so that I can add/subtract depending on weather. In cold cold weather, I wrap a quilt around my shoulders and have a fleece blanket over the rest of me so I stay warm while reading.
A big thick fleece blanket of any kind (sleeves or not) is a wonderful wonderful thing.
posted by grapefruitmoon at 2:35 PM on May 14, 2006
I have PILES of blankets on my couch so that I can add/subtract depending on weather. In cold cold weather, I wrap a quilt around my shoulders and have a fleece blanket over the rest of me so I stay warm while reading.
A big thick fleece blanket of any kind (sleeves or not) is a wonderful wonderful thing.
posted by grapefruitmoon at 2:35 PM on May 14, 2006
This blanket from Pier 1 is very, very nice. Don't let the loose knit of the blanket fool you, it's extremely warm and cozy, not to mention super soft. They only have the cranberry color left, but it is on clearance. Definitely the nicest throw blanket I've had. Perfect for cuddling up with.
posted by viachicago at 3:17 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by viachicago at 3:17 PM on May 14, 2006
man. i REALLY want a slanket now...
posted by trishthedish at 3:55 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by trishthedish at 3:55 PM on May 14, 2006
I have a blanket that is made out of sweatshirt material...got it at Penn St (my alma mater.) I have seen some around though without college logos...
posted by psususe at 4:32 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by psususe at 4:32 PM on May 14, 2006
Another vote for the Slanket, if they start shipping again. I bought one earlier this year, and I really like it.
posted by jzb at 4:40 PM on May 14, 2006
posted by jzb at 4:40 PM on May 14, 2006
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posted by blahtsk at 12:59 PM on May 14, 2006