Comments on: Comfy blanket

Question: Comfy blanket

growabrain — Sun, 14 May 2006 12:41:45 -0800

I want to buy a very comfortable blanket/cover to wraparound when I read. Please recommend some nice samples.

By: blahtsk

blahtsk — Sun, 14 May 2006 12:59:26 -0800

How about a slanket?

By: nicwolff

nicwolff — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:00:54 -0800

The Slanket.

By: nicwolff

nicwolff — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:01:13 -0800

d'oh.

By: pierow

pierow — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:02:46 -0800

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. ;)

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:21:33 -0800

It's also been out of stock since March so you might want a plan B as well.

By: Kellydamnit

Kellydamnit — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:32:33 -0800

why not just get a normal big fleece blanket and cut little hand holes in it?

By: Liffey

Liffey — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:34:33 -0800

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.)

By: TheLibrarian

TheLibrarian — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:52:56 -0800

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.

By: growabrain

growabrain — Sun, 14 May 2006 14:19:21 -0800

I have 2 cats, no allergies. I'd like natural fibers if possible. i live in Southern California, so heat is not an issue.

By: thanotopsis

thanotopsis — Sun, 14 May 2006 14:25:32 -0800

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".

By: grapefruitmoon

grapefruitmoon — Sun, 14 May 2006 14:35:08 -0800

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.

By: viachicago

viachicago — Sun, 14 May 2006 15:17:27 -0800

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.

By: trishthedish

trishthedish — Sun, 14 May 2006 15:55:22 -0800

man. i REALLY want a slanket now...

By: psususe

psususe — Sun, 14 May 2006 16:32:13 -0800

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...

By: jzb

jzb — Sun, 14 May 2006 16:40:36 -0800

Another vote for the Slanket, if they start shipping again. I bought one earlier this year, and I really like it.