You know that feeling when you grab a towel to dry off, but instead of it wicking the moisture away from your skin it actually sticks to the surface leaving you feeling wet and cold? Yep. That would be what you get if you use this muslin as a towel. It does works well as a blanket though. It's nice and soft/fluffy, breathes well and super cuddly. The solid white pattern is ok for a towel, but for a blanket it's a bit boring. I would have preferred a pattern or design if I had known I would be using it as a blanket instead of the intended towel. Don't think I would buy it again if I had the chance.