Pick according to what you want to do while wearing it. A sleeved blanket frees your hands, a poncho goes on and off in one second, a cape covers more but gets in the way of your arms.
Shape
What it lets you do
Best for
Sleeved blanket
Read, type, hold a mug
Working from home
Fleece poncho
On and off in one second
Moving around the house
Hooded
Covers head and neck, the warmest
Cold rooms
Two-person format
Two people under the same blanket
A gift for a couple
Kangaroo blanket
Front pocket for hands and phone
Watching a film
What size should you take?
Most of our blanket sweaters come in one adult size, cut wide enough to reach the knees of someone around 5 ft 9. If you are over 6 ft, or if you want more length, take a giant or XXL model, which adds roughly 8 inches.
Blanket sweater or ordinary throw?
A blanket sweater is worn, an ordinary throw is laid down. If you stay in the same spot all evening, a regular throw does the job and costs less. If you get up often, to the kitchen or to work standing, the wearable version saves you from pulling it back up every time.
Common questions
Can it be machine washed? Yes, at 86°F on a delicate cycle for fleece models, which are the majority of the range.
Is it actually warmer? Yes, warmer than a throw laid over you, because the fabric stays against the body instead of letting air in from the sides.
Can you give one as a gift without knowing the size? That is the main point of one-size-fits-all. It is one of the few garments you can give without getting the size wrong.
