To be honest, I did not buy this blanket for functional purposes I bought it solely for the “farmhouse chic” look it would bring to the room. It seemed to hold up well after washing once, but I do not anticipate washing it much more. As far as the yarn, it’s not the most itchy yarn, but not the softest either. Since I haven’t used it to snuggle on the couch, I can’t really comment if it’s warm or not though I can’t imagine a blanket with inch-wide holes would really be all that warm...