Warm enough to go outside, yes, but alas not without a fleecy blanket just yet… I came across The Doubleknot Company a few months back and now am fighting my cat and the youngest Muddy for rights to a supercosy fleece – I imagined it for a picnic blanket or a late night BBQ wraparound, and he’s totally  trumped me and snaffled it for his bed.

There are no absence of fleecy blankets out there of course, but these bad boys are super snuggly by using two layers of fabric rather than just one – this also means you get double the colour and pattern choice with the distinctive hand-knotted edge. You can buy off the virtual shelf or go for the a bespoke range where you um-and-ahhh for days over colours and patterns – choose from muted tasteful shade through to vibrant patterns like yellow polka dots, bright stripes or even a mucky paw design for your favourite pooch’s bed.

 

What else to tell you? Well, they’re machine washable, anti-pilling and are made from pure gold. Oh alright, you got me on the last one, but they’re so perfect in every other way they might as well be.

Two sizes: S: 125 x 160cm £65; L: 135 x 185 cm £80. thedoubleknotcompany.com