The cosiest throw blankets for keeping warm in winter
With winter's arrival, the fuzzy blanket season is upon us.
While we'll miss the warmth of the sun, there's nothing quite like curling up on the couch with your favourite blanket, holding a good book or ready to watch your favourite show.
If you're hoping to be a little economical, besides keeping you warm, a new throw is the perfect way to hide the ageing spots on your well-loved lounge and add a bit of colour and freshness to the room.
Here are some of our favourites...
Holiday Home Campfire Stitch Throw
Another bright option, this rusty orange blanket has large, novelty stitching to give it an overall rustic feel. Made of acrylic, wool, and nylon, this blanket is perfect for curling up with beside a warm fire – either indoors or outdoors.
Aura Home Cable Knit Throw
Navy goes with everything, making this simple cable-knit throw perfect for a couch that needs something a bit extra. Made of pure cotton, this one won't leave you feeling overheated when you snuggle up beneath it. The perfect addition to your lounge room, you can grab your own one here.
Kip&Co Pina Colada Tassel Throw
Bringing bold colour to the room, this blanket – aptly named the Pina Colada Tassel Throw, uses bright, complementary pink and gold thread. Coming from Melbourne-based company Kip&Co, this is the perfect addition to a household that adores colour and fun.
Country Road Loui Faux Fur Throw
This soft and fluffy faux-fur blanket from Country Road gives off the ultimate sense of luxury. Perfect for melting under after a long day at work, or during a rainy weekend spent indoors, you'll feel at ease relaxing on the couch with this ultra-soft blanket.
CREVENT Farmhouse Waffle Knit Throw Blanket
This modern, lightweight blanket is the perfect companion for any empty-looking couch. With a woven, geometric pattern and soft fringes, it's ideal for snuggling under when you need that extra bit of comfort. It's also soft without being static-y. The range also comes in other colours – we personally like mustard, navy, red, and pink.
Quinnsus Knit Throw Blanket
Woven into a jacquard pattern, this blue throw will add some texture to your lounge or bedroom. Measuring 127cm x 165cm, there's plenty of room to cover yourself in this one, or to wrap it around your shoulders as you watch movies on the couch. While aqua blue serves as the perfect pop of colour, you can also get it in white, orange or grey, blue and purple stripes.
Aormenzy Sage Green Cable Knit Throw
If you're looking for something a little thicker, this sage green blanket has been crafted through a cable knit pattern that gives it a unique texture and feel. However, it's still breathable, soft and comfy, perfect for a decorative element or for lazing on the couch after a long day. It's also easy to clean and care for, making it an ideal housewarming or Mother's Day gift.
Inhand Knitted Throw Blanket
With a softer and fluffier touch than ordinary blankets and throws, this throw (made of lamb wool fibre) is the perfect choice for a lightweight accessory in a room that needs a bit of colour. It also has a diamond shape knit design and soft fringing for an added touch of style. This sunny yellow colour is a beautiful choice, but you can grab it in many others, including navy, basil, and burnt orange.
Simple&Opulence Cotton Throw Blanket
With a comforting waffle weave, this light pink blanket will add a touch of softness to your bedroom. Made of solid, breathable cotton, this one can also double as a shawl or a scarf in the colder months.
World's Best Cozy-Soft Microfleece Blanket
Perfect for travel, this lightweight fleece blanket will keep you warm as the summer weather wears off. Durable and easy to clean, this is a great blanket for plane or car travel. Also, its bright pink hue will make it impossible to misplace.
PAVILIA Christmas Throw Blanket
Whether you're in need of some extra Christmas decoration, or just a fan of tartan, this colourful throw is ideal for any home in need of a bit of red. Made of premium microfibre that's soft and silky to the touch, it's also warm and cosy, a versatile choice for multiple seasons. It's also wrinkle and fade-resistant, and easy to wash after one too many food spills.
Home Soft Things Knitted Throw
Made from gentle microfibre polyester, this rust-coloured blanket is perfect for a country aesthetic, bringing a splash of warm colour to the room of your choice. Measuring 127cm x 152cm, it's a great blanket to share on the couch.
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