We’ve had this blanket since before we moved to London, because I remember buying it to match our sofa in our flat in Enskede. So it’s got to be over 20 years old. Still in good shape, and still my favourite. All our other blankets are polyester fleece – bought mostly for the kids over the years – but this one is 100% wool. A bit scratchy, but very cosy and warm.

The blanket has a fringe, which started out as twisted yarn. With time, the twist has gone out of most of the fringe. I’ve tied knots in the loose fringes, as and when I’ve spotted them, to keep them from unravelling completely. Now there are just a very few of the original twists left.