Bearaby vs. Silk & Snow: Two popular chunky knit weighted blankets, compared

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The best weighted blankets provide relaxing weight to help you relax, fall asleep, and stay asleep, but they're not always the most attractive. That's why we're drawn to knit weighted designs because they combine the soothing weight and our desire for aesthetics — they look beautifully draped over the couch or the bed. Plus, they get their heft from heavyweight fabric, so you won't have to worry about feeling glass or lead beads shift around.