Oh, I forgot to mention I had a bit of yarn left over from the blanket so I made a couple of bags for my daughters. The youngest one wants it how it is but the older daughter (larger bag) wants hers lined. I have yet to get to that point.
I am trying to get a throw organised (knitted in one piece) for my brother and his wife that are in Santa Barbara (I am in Australia) as my step mum is flying over to see them on the 26th of November and I want to send it with her. Should be doing that instead of typing this!