Cotton, and why the staple matters
A knitted throw needs a cotton with enough twist to hold a stitch pattern. Too soft and the relief disappears; too hard and the throw feels like rope.
The fabric
Knitted throws
Built from loops rather than threads, which is why a knit drapes the way it does.
The stitch is the pattern
A raised diamond or cable is made by crossing loops, not by printing or weaving in a second colour. It reads in relief from across a room, and it looks the same on both faces.
Dry it flat if you can
Knits stretch when they are wet and heavy. Wash cold on a gentle cycle, then dry flat or on low. Hanging a wet knit is what makes it grow.
Questions about this fabric
Will the fringe unravel?
Not if it is knotted rather than cut, which is how ours are finished.
Is it warm?
Warmer than a woven throw of the same weight, because the loops hold air.
Can I use it on the bed?
Yes, folded across the foot. It is cut for a sofa but the size works on a bed too.