I bought this beautiful, soft throw for my mother, and she keeps it in her living room to put on her lap. It looks wonderful on her couch, too. It has held up for more than a year now.
This is a beautiful sweater. The style is unique, which I really like compared to traditional cardigans. The alpaca blend is soft and warm. My only issue is it is a bit long for a petite 5' 2" frame, but not a deal-breaker . I'd even buy in another color if available.