Minky Blanket Sizes: Which One Do I Need?

Nothing is more satisfying and enjoyable than wrapping up in a warm, soft, comfy blanket at the end of a long hard day. But you know what can easily frustrate that blissful situation? A blanket that isn’t the right size for you or your bed. Sleep is so incredibly vital to maintaining good health and a happy life. By extension, the blanket on your bed is just as important. 

If you’ve never had to consider purchasing blankets before, it’s completely understandable that you’ve never thought about the right size. Is there a right size? How do you know what the right size is? At Sew Sweet Minky Designs, we’re in the business of helping fill all your blanket needs and answering all your questions. Let us help you find the perfect luxury blankets to complement your decor so you can get a great night’s sleep. 

Why Is Blanket Size So Important?

At first glance, a blanket might seem like a superfluous detail piece to add to your room. However, that’s not actually the case. Picking a blanket involves figuring out the best fabric, color, style, and size for your needs and preferences. If it’s going on your bed, it needs to match the mattress size and your room’s decor (and be absolutely comfy). A too-small blanket would look silly, and wouldn’t be a very good purchase because it’d likely just end up in a closet. And if you’re choosing a blanket to cuddle up with on movie nights, you might not want something king-sized (nor too small, either).

Our Minky blanket sizes range from infant to extreme, so we guarantee there’s a size that will work great for you. 

Choosing the Right Blanket Size for Your Bed

Finding the perfect blanket for your bed involves getting one that’s large enough to cover your mattress. That way, you can tuck it in around the sides and bottom if you wish; not to mention, you can fully swaddle your body in all of its soft glory!

Start the process of selecting from our Minky sizes by looking at your mattress size. This question will steer you toward finding the right blanket. Blanket sizes may vary slightly across manufacturers, but the U.S. standard sizes are as follows: 

• Crib: 45 by 60 inches
• Twin bed: 65 by 90 inches
• Full/Queen bed: 90 by 90-100 inches
• King bed: 90 by 108-110 inches

Your decision on size may also depend on the depth of your mattress. For example, if you have a pretty thick mattress, you might want to consider going up a blanket size, so you can accommodate enough room to cover your entire mattress when the blanket is draped over the sides. And if you have a pretty thin mattress, you can go down a size, so your blanket isn’t lying on your floor. 

Say you’re someone who isn’t based in the U.S. or is looking to gift a blanket for a loved one overseas. You’ll need to look into the bed sizes of the particular country and compare them with the U.S. sizes we listed above to find the right fit. Though the blanket might be slightly smaller or bigger for the bed, it won’t really matter, because you and your loved ones will be receiving a comforting gift! The blanket can always be used as a throw for a sofa or other areas of the home.

Best Size Blanket for Children

Blankets for children don’t need to be nearly as big as those for adults—unless they’re going to use them for epic fort building. Standard sizes for children’s blankets are listed below.

• Crib-size blanket: If you plan to use a minky blanket in a crib, choose one that is 60 inches by 45 inches.
• Child-size blanket: If your child is looking for a blanket to use in other parts of the house, try one that is 33 inches by 57 inches.
• Twin-size blanket: A blanket for a twin-size bed should be 90 inches long and 66 inches wide.
  

Selecting Sew Sweet’s Minky Blankets

What are your options when it comes to choosing Sew Sweet’s minky blankets? Sew Sweet offers a variety of sizes for the softest, most comfortable blankets you’ll ever snuggle up in, making it easy to find one that’s right for your bed and preferences. So let’s dive into the minky options you have with each blanket size.

Minky Blanket Size Chart

Take a quick look at the sizes of each of our blankets below. We’ll explain them in more detail, but this minky blanket size chart shows basic dimensions:

Infant: 30 x 36 inches

Child: 30 x 60 inches

Adult: 60 x 72 inches, 60 x 82 inches, 55 x 80 inches 

Extreme: 82 x 114 inches

Infant

Though they’re a bit smaller than the average crib blanket size, Sew Sweet’s infant blankets are large enough (approximately 30 by 36 inches) to swaddle your baby’s body. If you’re looking for something to be able to tuck into your infant’s mattress with, we also have child minky blankets (approximately 36 by 60 inches) and adult minky blankets (approximately 55 by 65 inches) that are great options. 

Child

Blankets for babies can range in size, but since a child has likely graduated from the crib, you’re going to want to consider a larger size to go with their larger bed. What size is a twin blanket at Sew Sweet? Take a look at our extreme blankets collection. Ranging from 75 by 90 inches to 82 by 114 inches in size, you can tuck them on the sides of the mattress and comfortably cover the bodies occupying the bed. But if you’re looking for more of a throw blanket, the adult minky blankets will work well! There’s also the child minky blankets that are about 36 by 60 inches. 

Adult

For those adults with a full or queen-size bed, Sew Sweet’s extreme blankets would be your best bet as well. For example, the extreme minky blankets are approximately 82 by 114 inches in size, which can cover most of your queen bed. 

The standard throw blanket size is 50 inches by 60 inches. Our extra long adult blankets (ranging from approximately 55 by 80 inches to 60 by 82 inches) would be a good fit for people looking for a simple, standard throw blanket. 

Extreme

If you’re that lucky person who basks in a king-size bed, our extreme blankets will still deliver. Be sure to look into our bigger extreme blankets that are 82 by 114 inches. If not, our 75 by 90-inch extreme blankets, and our extra-long adult blankets make great throws!

The Right Blanket For the Right Situation

While your blanket absolutely should match your bed size, there are other reasons to have different sizes of blankets. Think about those fun family road trips. Wouldn’t having a wonderfully big blanket for the kids to snuggle with in the back of the car be useful? In that kind of situation, you’re not going to want a small blanket that they might fight over. Something large and in charge will be highly useful. 

Then consider any upcoming trips where you’ll be flying to your destination. Having a blanket on hand for the baby or for your kid to snuggle with can help, but you can’t take the enormous blanket. It’ll take up too much room. A smaller travel-sized blanket could be the perfect solution, and these situations don’t just apply to children. Bringing the appropriately-sized blanket along for any adult trips is a must as well.

Learn about Minky Blankets

Sew Sweet Minky Designs provides diverse blanket options to help you find the perfect size for your needs. Vegan and made from 100 percent polyester, our high-quality minky blankets will shower your loved ones with the durability, softness, and comfort they need to stay well-rested. Contact us to find your next favorite blanket.