Complete Your Wintertime Netflix Nook With These 15 Cozy Throw Blankets

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

The best throw blankets look beautiful, feel divine, and keep you just the right balance of warm and comfy. Finding a great throw blanket for your home will be largely a matter of personal taste, so consider what your particular style preferences and cozy criteria might be (i.e., how smooth, fuzzy, warm, or weighty you might want it).

The Best Throw Blankets

What to Consider

Material

Make sure you check the material of your throw blanket before you buy, as this will be the best indicator of its quality. Cashmere and merino wool are pretty much the height of throw-blanket luxury, as these naturally derived materials are sleek, cool-to-the-touch, and lightweight. However, they don't come cheap.

Synthetic materials like acrylic and microfiber polyester may not be as breathable as natural fibers, but they're more affordable and offer a soft feel with more texture and color variety. And just like in bedding, 100% cotton or cotton blends are always a good choice since this blanket material tends to be airy, stylistically versatile, and easy to wash.

Size

Although there's quite a lot of variance across most brands, the standard throw blanket size is 50x60 inches. This is a good size for one or maybe two people to share. As you scale up, you'll approach bed blanket-sized throws for even more room to snuggle. For reference, a twin-sized comforter is about 68x86 inches, and a king-sized comforter is 92x105 inches.

Care

Many of the throw blankets in this guide are machine-washable, though a few are dry-clean or spot-clean only. We recommend following the care instructions on all of these blankets and treating them as gently as you can. Keep in mind, too, that some chunky-knit style blankets and those with loose or textured weaves can more easily get snagged on your pets' paws.

Without further ado, get ready to tuck in for the night with one of these 15 best throw blankets.