10 Best Wool Blankets 2023 — Budget and Splurge-Worthy Blankets

2023-02-15 16:11:27 By : Mr. Jack Wu

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Winter is upon us, and no surprise here, folks: It’s cold outside. Like, stay-indoors-and-cancel-all-weekend-plans-for-the-forseeable-future levels of frigid. The type of winter weather that’s so damn dreary, you start to wonder if/when summer will ever roll around again or if you just made the whole thing up. To beat those "nope, no thank you" temps and that overwhelming sense of seasonal gloom, what better way than to cozy up on the couch or in bed (preferably with a mug of hot chocolate) with a wool blanket?

Of course, this is the internet we’re talking about here, and there’s a dizzying array of wool blankets to choose from when surfing the ol’ World Wide Web. That’s why we did the grunt work for you, meticulously reading reviews, testing, poring over care guidelines, and wrapping ourselves up in the best wool blankets around. Want a little sneak peek? Ahem, allow me...

Ahead, 10 amazing wool blankets you can buy online, from stylish splurges to more budget-friendly buys. (Worth noting: Yeah, wool is on the pricier side of the fabric spectrum, but it lasts a long time, so you have our word that it’s well worth the investment.) Stay cozy, friends.

Honestly? You can stop your search for an incredible wool blanket right now. This wool throw blanket has plenty of standout features, starting with the fact that it’s sustainably made in the U.S. with 100% eco-wise wool at the Pendleton Mill in Oregon (read: wool-making royalty). This warm wool bb is machine-washable plus it’s got fringes on both ends for added flourish. We agree with the comments that praise this wool blanket for being everything from “simply the best” to being a washable wool throw that’s a “must for anyone with pets.” If you’re a fan of the famed Pendleton abstract patterns, you might also want to check out the Pendleton Heritage Blanket ($229) or the Pendleton Pattern Throw Blanket ($331).

How gorge is this blanket? Doesn’t it just make you want to take the day off and settle in on your couch for a four-hour nap? Baa crafts sustainably made, luxury heirloom knits designed to last for the long haul, and this beautiful blanket features a modern dot knit design with a contrasting mini rib pattern, all fashioned from 100% Hudson Valley Cormo Sheep’s wool. Each blanket weighs approximately two pounds, so using it basically feels like being wrapped in a big ole bear hug.

Yes, it’s a camp blanket (suitable for outdoor things!). But we think this stylish, wallet-friendly find also looks excellent on your bed, armchair, couch, or even draped over your lap while WFH in your home office. Choose from a variety of attractive patterns in this machine-washable blanket that can also be used as a canvas for your next park picnic outing. Made with a circular knitting machine and hemmed on all sides so you can neatly fold this blanket up, the heavy wool blanket will keep you nice and toasty all rom-com movie couchside season, ahem, winter, long. As one happy customer on Amazon raved, “Will be buying again. 10/10.”

Made in Lithuania, the lightweight wool blanket is made with recycled wool from factory floor offcuts, deadstock yarn, or post-consumer textiles waste like old woolen jumpers. In addition to creating soft and lightweight wool blankets, the Lithuania mill Seljak partners with for their wares is almost a century old and its Italian weaving machinery creates high-quality recycled textiles with handsome designs. (Urban Bower also plants trees with a 501c3 non-profit for every order placed.) Complete with a fringe finish, this carbon-neutral, closed-loop, ethically-made blanket will fast became a statement piece that’s also highly practical wherever you place it.

This dry-clean-only chunky alpaca and wool blanket is oh-so-soft and a great way to accessorize your couch or (unmade) bed. Made in Peru, customers note that this blanket is “the best” and “soft as a cloud.” Choose from ivory, light grey, oatmeal, charcoal, or cocoa colors. With so many superb colors on offer, we may just buy two while we’re at it.

Supremely soft? Check. Gorgeous color options? You bet. This new offering from Olive & Cocoa is the perfect blend of function (it’s so warm!) and style (she’s chic!), and it’s woven in Ireland from small batch 100% mohair.

There’s a lot to love about this merino wool blanket from Australia, handcrafted by artisans in Nepal. All Studio Variously’s craftspeople are paid living wages for their work. It’s also worth highlighting that this wool blanket is dyed with certified Eco Swiss Dyes, all the more reason to feel good about your purchase. Each blanket showcases hand-embroidered textures, making for a one-of-a-kind piece worthy of a milestone gift.

Petite perfection, dear readers. This wool baby blanket is breathable, hypoallergenic, and keeps tiny tots all snuggled up in style. Here, the pastel-hued wool blanket has yarn that is hank-dyed—a method of protecting the fibers—and the blanket is made by sixth-generation family weavers in County Kilkenny, Ireland. As a bonus, the dry-clean-only blanket comes with a handmade “Bundle of Joy” card just in case you’re gifting it to a brand-new babe.

If a chunky wool blanket is what you seek, this selection from Olive & Cocoa is well worth the splurge. For one thing, it’s hand-knit. For another, the strands are so thick, perfect for adding texture to your bed or couch. And last but not least, it’s crafted from 100% wool, making it a durable decor staple you’ll cozy up with for many winters to come.

If you’re hoping to find a paisley wool blanket with fringe, this is the one for you. It looks ultra-cozy at the foot of your bed or on the arm of your sofa and is made from 100% merino wool. The dry-clean-only wool blanket is a blend of fine and thick counts of wool for a great soft-to-the-touch feel and plenty of warmth.

Perri is a New York City-born and -based writer; she holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate of the plant-based Natural Gourmet Institute, which is now the Natural Gourmet Center at the Institute of Culinary Education. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, Men's Journal, Rolling Stone, Oprah Daily, Insider.com, Architectural Digest, Southern Living, and more. She's probably seen Dave Matthews Band in your hometown, and she'll never turn down a bloody mary. Learn more at VeganWhenSober.com.

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