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If you have a kid who is about to head off to college, then you’re probably buying everything (and we mean everything) they might need to start this new adventure from shower shoes and towels to desk organizers, bed risers, pillows, and more. And if you haven’t checked bedding off the list yet, then you might want to check out these checkered throw blankets that will keep your college kid warm and cuddly all semester long.
They’re not only trendy and stylish, but will also definitely come in handy during late-night study sessions, movie nights with the roomies, and when battling the crisp dorm room air conditioning that always seems to be kept on high. And these blankets start at just $8.
The Makers Collective Teen Plush Checkered Throw Blanket is about as classic as you can get when it comes to checkerboard. It’s a massive 50-inch by 60-inch size and is made with super-soft 100-percent recycled plush polyester fabric that’s checkered on one side and black on the other. It’s machine washable, too, so no need to worry about snack spills.
“Loved gifting this to my skateboarding daughter,” one shopper said. “It is super soft and thicker than I expected but it is two very fuzzy layers. Great pattern, great softness, and size. I wish both sides were checkered but my daughter loves the solid black side too.”
The Room Essentials Checkerboard Jacquard Plush Throw Blanket is on sale for just $8 at Target right now. It’s a different take on the classic checkered squares and is made from a knitted, lightweight fabric. It’s machine washable and is also that spacious 50-inch by 60-inch size, which is perfect to use as an extra blanket at night or to curl up with on the common room couch.
“I can see this throw being a part of dorm rooms for years to come,” one reviewer wrote. “This is a perfectly cozy and chic black and white checkered throw blanket … It is definitely a good size but not over sized as to take up so much room. There is a black and white shag pattern all over both sides of this blanket.”
If your kid likes a bit more color, the Room Essentials Checkered Plush Throw Blanket is a great option that’s both trendy and different than the classic black-and-white versions. This blanket comes in two colorways — a terracotta and a denim blue — and is made from a lightweight recycled polyester plush fabric.
“Super soft, cozy little blanket,” another Target shopper wrote. “Perfect for my son to use as he cozies up on the couch. Great price and value! Washes great and color has held up nicely.”
Keep your college-aged kids on trend and cozy throughout the new semester by sending them off with one of these checkered blankets. They’ll add a bit of fun to any dorm room and keep your kid warm and toasty all fall and winter long.
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