King Cole Big Value Chunky Knitting Wool/Yarn Caramel 546 - per 100g ball

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Camel is a luxurious shade which adds warmth and depth while remaining neutral enough to avoid clashing. If you have a wool blanket that you’d like to make a bit softer and provided you can let it get wet, Malarkey suggests treating it as you might your own hair: Run it through cold water, give it a shampoo, and then follow up with a conditioner to soften it. Whether you pair yours with jeans and a cosy jumper, shrug it over a slip dress or use it to hide those minimal-effort joggers and tee, you can always rely on a camel cover-up to keep you on the right side of pulled-together. Scale up from your usual size to mimic the nonchalance of an off-duty A-lister, or opt for sharp shoulders and a boxy body to contrast flowing layers beneath. Those extra-chunky knit blankets that you’ve seen on social media are super cute and a DIYer’s dream to create. But if you don’t have the time or the inclination to learn how to arm knit a throw blanket in time for the chilly weather, rest assured an enterprising Etsy shop owner has you covered—quite literally!

Size is very much a personal preference when it comes to shopping for the best wool blankets. Do you want a throw blanket for a sofa or your favorite chair, or do you want one to serve as another layer of bedding on a king-size bed? The blankets on this list run the gamut in size, so you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. The L.L. Bean Washable Wool Blanket in particular offers multiple patterns in multiple sizes if you want to keep your options open.Made up of 80 percent wool fibers, the blanket’s texture is a bit coarser than others on this list, but it will be one of the warmest. It comes in 10 colors, including a bright red, white, and blue plaid, with a double whipstitch hem in a coordinating color. At 66 inches by 90 inches, this wool blanket is roomy enough for you and a partner, so everyone can stay warm. Day-to-day maintenance is also easy since wool is naturally odor and stain resistant; just brush away any dirt and debris accumulated from outdoors and, if needed, lightly hand wash it in cold water. Alpaca wool is often touted as the softest and warmest, which is good news for those with sensitive skin. While not nearly as expensive as cashmere, an alpaca blanket will have a higher price tag than other wool blankets, but Huber says it’s worth it. “Good blankets are always something you can add to your home that are both functional and decorative,” she says. “Getting a good blanket for the colder weather ahead is a great investment.” Whatever wool blanket you settle on, be sure to read the manufacturer’s label so you can clean and care for it properly. Blankets made of 100-percent wool are typically dry clean only—you certainly wouldn’t want to even think about putting the Etsy Chunky Knit Blanket anywhere near your washer or dryer. But if your washing machine has a wool cycle, you could wash it at home. For the easiest cleaning option, look for a wool blend blanket like the Tartan Blanket Co. Recycled Wool Blanket that is machine washable. Machine-washable blankets should still only be washed on cold and line dried, according to our interior design experts Melony Huber and Chantelle Hartman Malarkey.

The prices on our best wool blankets range from splurge-worthy to buy-one-in-every-color. Pricier blankets tend to be softer and more durable, but not always. “I recommend looking at the material used and also feeling the wood against your face,” Marlarkey says. “I have found some good quality wool blankets for a decent price.”Related Brands Alan Paine Barbour Barts BillyBelt Bridge Holebrook Sweden Joules Kathmandu Clothing Penguin Clothing ALL BRANDS Fast forward to the 21st century, and we’ve swapped this fabric for softer wool, cashmere and mohair iterations. The key shapes remain the same however. Which means: buy a camel coat now and you’ll still be wearing it for years to come.