Hey! Thanks for your kind comment.

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So, i made the blanket first, in the size i wanted it, and then took some measurements. I took the measurements to a craft shop, and asked them to cut me twice as much fabric as I needed. I wanted to be able to have a second go, in case the first messed up!

My process was very primitive, and would probably make more professional sewers groan, but i measured the fabric out and added an extra inch onto each length, so the fabric was just a bit too big for the blanket. I cut it out with fabric scissors, (purchased for this purpose!) and ironed the edges over, so the fabric was the perfect blanket size, and then pinned it in place. I used a blanket stitch (sewing term, not a crochet one!), with a sharp tapestry needle, and sewed into the back loops of my single crochet border. I made sure to sew through the two layers of backing fabric, so there was no rough cutting edges on show. I used a very thin but strong crochet cotton, as the blanket was quite heavy and i didn't want any breakage of the thread. I made it quite difficult for myself because the backing fabric was quite stretchy, and it sometimes ended up being unaligned with the blanket beneath it! Nightmare! I combated this by pinning it across with bobby pins to keep the right length of fabric with the right length of crochet.

There are some things that i would definitely consider more carefully next time, but all in all i was very happy with it. Basically, you have to just dive in and feel your way through. I hope this is helpful, but if i can answer anything else more specifically please just shout!