Here's How To Fold Your Blanket Like A Pillow For Extra Space

Because throw blankets are typically large and fluffy, they can take up quite a bit of room. Perhaps you usually store them in a basket or on the edge of your couch, but maybe you want to save some space while also making them look more organized. If so, there's a way to fold your blankets so that they look like throw pillows.

According to Cindyology, who has posted many different types of folding videos on TikTok, you need to begin by overlapping your blanket into thirds, to create a long skinny rectangular shape. Then, fold one of the sides inward into a small rectangle in the opposite direction, and repeat this step until you're two folds away from the end of the blanket. At this point, fold the opposite side of the blanket inwards, then tuck the rectangular bunch of the blanket into the other side, so that the whole piece stays together. Once you've done this, you can simply lean your "pillow" against your couch cushions and unfold it whenever desired.

There are a few ways this folding technique could benefit you. To begin, it will easily make your blankets appear more organized and is a great storage solution for these large items. If you have old blankets that you no longer use, this could help you give the fabrics a new life as throw pillows. It could also save you money, as throw pillows can be quite expensive.

If you'd rather store your blankets in a closet or on a shelf, this is also a great way to make sure they always stay together and look more orderly. And, it could help you pack more blankets into one area since they'll be compacted into small rectangles. Finally, someone in the comments section of Cindyology's TikTok points out that folding your blankets in this way could also be beneficial when traveling. This is because you won't need to bring both a blanket and a pillow but could use just one blanket as both.

While folding your blanket into a rectangular throw pillow is a great idea, perhaps you want to create another shape, and luckily there are a couple of other folding techniques you could try. For instance, if you want to make a small cylinder, start by creating a long skinny rectangle, then fold one side toward the opposite direction just once. From the other end, roll the blanket until you reach the fold, then tuck the roll into the other side.

Another folding technique you could try is creating a knot. To do this, roll the blanket into a large tube from the longest side. Then, simply tie the fabric tube into a knot and tuck the sides into the center to keep it all together. This is a great hack because knot throw pillows can be expensive since they look extra unique, so folding a blanket you already have could save you some big bucks.