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Recommendation for lightweight cotton blanket

3 years ago

We need a new king cotton blanket, something like one of these shown. I have looked at a few others, but some are smaller in size or seemed to be thin, based on reviews. These seem to be more generous. I know The Company Store once had a good reputation and these are currently on sale. Do any of you have experience with these or maybe others like them?

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jakabedy

2 years ago

I have one of these Dash and Albert blankets. I use it year-round, and add another blanket on top of it in the winter. Mine is in a different color way (a bought it about 7 years ago) but this is the style:

https://annieselke.com/Bedding/Ranch-Blanket/p/BR

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localeater
3 years ago
I’ve given up on woven cotton blankets. Instead I will use a flannel top sheet or a German flannel blanket depending on level of warmth desired. For German flannel blankets Cuddledown has nice ones.
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l pinkmountain
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I have one and love it. I think I got it at Garnet Hill? Many years ago though . . . Sort of like this but mine's not organic. I use it along with a light quilt in the fall, spring and summer.

https://www.garnethill.com/chunky-waffle-weave-organic-cotton-blanket-and-throw/bedding-home/blankets-throws/554300?listIndex=5&uniqueId=554300
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User
3 years ago
is it that you're looking for something really breathable (for warm weather), yet with some weight to it? last year we bought Ikea STJÄRNSTARR "cooling" comforter, and put it in a cotton duvet cover. my husband is really picky about blankets being breathable enough, and I'm picky about a blanket having some heft to it. we were both happy with it.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/stjaernstarr-comforter-cool-20457258/
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hhireno
3 years ago
I have a cotton blanket from Lands End that we like.
czarinalex
3 years ago
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMLP31R/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I just purchased this blanket from am azon. I washed it immediately and dryed in the dryer. Looks beautiful and is a nice weight.
Annie Deighnaugh
3 years ago
Check out Vermont Country Store and LLBean...both have cotton blankets.
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Original Author
3 years ago
I forget about Vermont Country Store. Off to look there.

Thanks for the recommendations you have all used.

So many king blankets are only 108x96 and with shrinkage they end up a little smaller than I would like. Some I have looked at are larger to start, 110x98. Doesn’t sound like much but maybe makes a difference.

I wondered if those ‘cooling blankets’ really work. I wouldn’t put one in a duvet cover, and for our climate not in flannel unless in winter.
Lukki Irish
2 years ago
I love Garnet Hill. I’ve bought several down throw blankets from them and they’ve held up and washed up much better than expected.
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Allison0704
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I purchased four blankets from Brahms Mount three years ago. I've been very happy with the quality. The Edgecomb Cotton in Natural for two beds and Penobscot Cotton in Navy for another bed and the crib.
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