Best Hello Kitty throw blankets

Top pick: Northwest Hello Kitty "Cutie Costume" Silk Touch Throw (50" x 70") — the classic Hello Kitty look on a silky, lightweight throw that's big enough to actually cover you on the sofa, and it's the one I'd hand to most people.

Who the others suit:

• Franco Kids Super Soft Plush Throw (62" x 90") — the biggest of the bunch; best if you want a proper bed-sized blanket rather than a lap throw.
• Hello Kitty Face-Shaped Throw (Classic Red) — for the display piece: it's shaped like her face, so it's fun draped over a chair or bed.
• Hello Kitty Christmas Throw / Xmas Blanket — seasonal designs, machine washable, and the best-reviewed here; pick these if you want holiday-themed.
• Kids fleece throws (46" x 60") — small, soft and cheap; right for a child's bed or a car blanket.
• Sanrio Naptime Friends (37" x 62") — a slim, long throw for wrapping around your shoulders.

Check the size before you buy: the "throw" sizes range from a small kids' 46" x 60" up to a 62" x 90" bed blanket.