10 Best Throw Blankets for 2021

cincylink — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:28:55 +0000

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When the temperature dips, the layers begin to pile up. Suddenly, there's no place we'd rather be than curled up on the couch with all of our cozy accoutrements within arm's reach — including our favorite throw blanket.

The best throw blankets are long-lasting, consciously made, and, of course, extremely soft. Some are machine-washable, though many are dry-clean only. We recommend following the care instructions on all of these blankets, and to treat them a little gentler than regular, machine-washable textiles.

Layered textiles are emblematic of at-home warmth, appropriate for chilly nights throughout the year. Tuck yourself in for the night with one of these 10 sublimely soft throw blankets.

The Alpaca-Wool One

Baby Alpaca Throw

brooklinen.com

$229.00

This super soft throw blanket from Brooklinen is light, cool and silky — a layer for all seasons. The smooth texture of its baby alpaca wool brings the feeling of unmatched luxury to your lounge space.

It comes in six different colors, and with care, it'll retain its smooth, like-new texture for years and years.

The Textured Faux-Fur One

Faux Fur Throw Blanket

amazon.com

$0.00

This inexpensive faux-fur throw blanket from Amazon's Pinzon brand may be easy on the wallet but doesn't feel cheap. Its short polyester fibers are silky and patterned in a way that feels so soothing to run your hand across it.

It's available in two different sizes and three colors, and don't be surprised if this becomes your pet's favorite blanket, too.

The One for Baby

Cashmere Baby Blanket

Parachute

$149.00

Truly, this may be the most luxe baby blanket we've ever found. This Parachute throw blanket is made of 100% cashmere, which has been ethically sourced from Mongolian goat hair. It has an open, airy weave that makes it comfy and breathable.

Available in two colors, it makes a beautiful gift for an expecting parent or for your own sweet babe.

Heated Blanket

walmart.com

$32.96

One side is silky, the other side is sherpa, so any way that you want to cuddle with this heated throw blanket is a win.

This plush pick from Sunbeam is equipped with three different heat settings and a 3-hour shutoff timer. Not only is it super cozy, but it’s conveniently machine-washable as well. It's available in five other colors, too.

The Weighted-Blanket One

Cotton Napper

bearaby.com

$249.00

The best of both worlds, Bearaby not only makes super cozy knit blankets, but they're pleasantly weighted as well without any microbeads or filling to provide a gentle, hug-like press. Woven from thick organic cotton, they're available in 15-, 20-, or 25-pound weights.

These chunky knit blankets come in a core collection of nine colors, but the brand frequently releases limited-edition colors and patterns.

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12-year-old donates homemade blankets to SPCA

cincylink — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:08:07 +0000

Buffalo, N.Y. (WKBW) -- For 12-year-old Thomas Rizzone, his summer has been full of video games and sewing.

“I like to give the dogs what they need; they shouldn’t not get love that every other pet has that has a home,” Rizzone said.

Rizzone and his grandma, Bonnie Rendler, spent the summer making more than 40 blankets to donate to the SPCA serving Erie County, New York.

“I started doing cat blankets last fall and he liked what I was doing so much that he wanted me to teach him how to make them,” Rendler said.

“We are very excited that Thomas picked out dogs to make blankets for. It just proves that donors come in all different shapes, sizes and ages,” SPCA Communications Manager Bethany Kloc.

Rizzone just learned how to sew this summer, but he said it came easy to him.

“Like when I first started playing video games, Fortnite, I somehow was just really good at it,” Rizzone said.

His sewing doesn’t stop here. He said he is going to continue throughout the year.

Rizzone already has two cats, two dogs, two frogs and four fish tanks. He said he already knows how to train animals and is looking forward to working with them when he’s older.

“I’m really excited because I always wanted to have a sanctuary in my house. Like I want to have horses, cows, get them into a sanctuary,” Rizzone said.

Kloc said she loves that each blanket is different.

“This one has kittens and puppies; I think this is paw patrol. This one’s just kittens…so Thomas went all out and bought all different fabrics and they’re just adorable,” Kloc said.

Rizzone and his grandma said they’ll take any help they can get this fall, but above all, they want each dog to have a home.

“Adopt, adopt. That’s what he wants. He doesn’t want any animal at another place. He wants a forever home,” Rendler said.

“Not that this place isn’t good for them. It’s great,” Rizzone said.