This blanket appeals to me greatly. Despite the fact that it was not soft, I purchased it. It will soften if you wash it with fabric softener. I gave it two stars because it is light weight, but it is a heavy gauge blanket. 3 stars for softness, yes it is soft, but the waffle weave does have a "rougher" quality." Overall stars 5. As I previously stated, I really like this blanket. It is not too heavy to keep me warm at night, and here in the Pacific Northwest, we are having cooler weather at night.