For me, a throw blanket is an essential part of winding down—whether I’m watching the latest season of Severance or settling into bed with a book. While throws are often seen as a winter necessity, well-chosen options can be just as useful in warmer months. Meaning, throws don’t have to be something you stash away come springtime; it’s something you can keep out, draped over a sofa or armchair, adding another layer of personality to the room.
So what makes a great throw blanket? It should be cozy but breathable, substantial but not bulky. We’re talking about blankets that drape just right—never stiff or awkward. From handwoven cotton to luxurious wool-cashmere blends, we’ve gathered options that offer different textures, weights, and aesthetics. Whether you’re looking for an artful statement piece or an everyday essential, these picks will have you and your guests reaching for them all year long.
1. Irish Luxe Mohair Throw Blanket
This mohair-wool blend is smooth as silk. After being handwoven in Ireland, the fibers are carefully brushed for an ultra-soft, slightly sleek finish. It’s warm without being heavy, making it a perfect all-season throw.
2. Garnet Hill Wool & Cashmere Throw
Can’t choose between wool and cashmere? This blanket lets you have both. Soft, warm, and made for everyday use, it’s the kind of piece that looks just as good folded at the foot of a bed as it does thrown over a couch.
3. Slowdown Studios Essien Throw
This is a piece of art you can wrap yourself in. Made from recycled cotton and woven in the USA, this blanket’s lightweight yet substantial enough to double as a couch cover or wall hanging. While this particular design is from a recent collaboration with French illustrator Noémie Cédille, you can’t go wrong with any of their other blankets.
4. Emerging Lines Flannel Throw
This lightweight flannel cotton throw brings all the warmth without the weight. Featuring a green striped pattern and a red-stitched border, it’s an easygoing layer for cool spring evenings or breezy summer nights.
5. Trek Light Bernie Blanket
A perfect midweight balance of durability and coziness, this “quilt throw” is handwoven from 100% recycled materials on a traditional wooden loom. Its longer length makes it ideal for full-body wrapping or even as a picnic blanket.
6. Kristina Micotti Olive Throw
San Francisco-based illustrator Kristina Micotti is known for her bold, playful designs—and her blankets are no exception. Whether it’s a snake maze or a tomato vine, her prints are bound to make a statement. We think this olive print is a fun, unexpected twist to have out on the couch.
7. KJP Dahlberg Blanket
Designed by Stockholm-based artist Katherine Plumb, this throw is all about bold, Swedish-inspired colors and cozy textures. It’s perfect for those who want a pop of color while still keeping things soft and inviting.
8. In2Green Watercolor Throw
Made in collaboration with textile designer Kelly Harris Smith, this throw is machine-washable and uses recycled yarn. If you’re on board with the “fisherman core” trend (as we recently covered), this subtle watercolor pattern should be up your alley. Or, go even bolder with their oyster-themed option.
9. Fairhaven Cotton Throw
Inspired by vintage American overshot coverlets, this cotton throw mimics traditional weaving techniques. Made in Portugal, its reversible geometric pattern adds a fun touch to any space, whether folded at the foot of the bed or wrapped around your shoulders.
10. Calhoun & Co. Charcuterie Tapestry blanket
Calhoun & Co. is known for their statement blankets that double as tapestries—think everything from shrimp cocktail to city-inspired odes to New York and L.A. As charcuterie and snack lovers, we had to highlight this design, but you can go a bit more classic with their diamond or checkerboard prints.
What’s your ideal throw blanket: soft flannel, luxe cashmere, or classic wool? Let us know in the comments!
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