Lark Plain Cotton Throw - Eucalyptus

The Lark throw is made from four layers of cotton muslin, and that layering is what gives it its character. Where a single layer of muslin is light and open, four layers gathered together take on a soft, crinkled surface with a gentle waffled texture and real weight in the hand. It is pure cotton throughout, in a soft muted green the supplier calls eucalyptus, with an understated frayed edge finishing two of the sides. Two sizes are made: a standard throw at 130 x 180cm, and a larger, oversized one at 240 x 260cm, so you can pick the scale that suits where it will live.

The smaller size is the one to reach for over the arm of a sofa or folded across the end of a bed, ready to pull over your knees on a quiet evening. The oversized version covers a double or larger bed as a light summer cover, or drapes generously over a bigger sofa. Cotton muslin breathes well, so it works as a warm-weather layer as much as a cosy one, and the airy, relaxed look sits comfortably in a bedroom or a living room without dominating either.

Being 100% cotton, it washes and softens with use, and cotton takes a warm wash and tumble happily where most man-made fibres do not. The frayed edge on two sides is left deliberately raw rather than hemmed, part of the relaxed look, so expect a little loose fringe to settle after the first wash. The eucalyptus shade is one of a wider run of earth-toned colourways in this design, from soft blush and cream through to rust and amber, if you are building a scheme across a room.

What is cotton muslin and how does it feel?

Muslin is an open, lightweight cotton weave. Layering four of them together gives a soft, crinkled surface that feels airy yet has a reassuring weight when it settles over you.

Can I machine wash this throw?

It is 100% cotton, which washes and dries well, and cotton softens further with each wash. Wash with similar colours and expect the fabric to relax over time.

Which size should I choose?

The 130 x 180cm standard throw suits a sofa or the foot of a bed, while the 240 x 260cm oversized size covers a double or larger bed as a light layer.

Why are the edges frayed rather than hemmed?

The frayed edge on two sides is a deliberate part of the relaxed look. It is left raw rather than stitched, so a little loose fringe will settle after the first wash.

Is this throw warm enough for winter?

The four cotton layers hold warmth well for a quiet evening, while the breathable muslin also works as a light cover in warmer weather, so it earns its place year round.