buying a new duvet

Goose down! Expensive but very light and cosy.

Magnesium for the cramps.

Ours is a silk mix one from M&S, very "plump" but also light.

Personally I find the feather or down ones need too much shaking!

The more weight the better for me I'm afraid. I don't do lightweight.

My OH has an electric duvet - very light indeed and as warm as you choose.

I am afraid I am with EllanVannin. Mine is 15 tog and very heavy. I feel cold if the duvet is lightweight irrespective of the tog.

We had an expensive goose feather one but found it was actually too light! It was warm enough but somehow not substantial. I went to TKMaxx and bought a hotel quality one at very reasonable cost and it suits us very well. Not too heavy or too light.

Ours are Siberian goose down from John Lewis and they are cosy and lightweight. We have three of varying togs. I combine them when necessary using rubber bands at corners.

I changed our duvets from feather to Silent Night fibre filled. Much lighter and no faffing with shaking trying to de clump feather ones to an even distribution.

At this time of year I have very lightweight wooden throws at the end of the bed which can be used effectively for chillier nights.

I had the feather ones dry cleaned to donate to charity but all charity shops refused them on health and safety grounds!!

Some abandoned cats and dogs will be feeling a bit cosier this winter snuggled up in my discarded duvets?

I did of course mean ‘woolen’ throws ?

I bought a high tog one from asda really cosy and very light

Mine from Sainsbury is lovely.
Like a big puffy marshmallow.

I have a synthetic duvet from John Lewis ( I have allergies) and find it lighter than my old one. Just wondering if a fleece throw might be lighter than your crochet one. Cheaper than buying a new duvet.

I find a fleece throw does the job over a light duvet , adds very little weight but lots of warmth

Best thing for cramps is magnesiium! Get a supplement from chemist...works wonders....also agree with a silk or pure down duvet...light but warm

Silent Night fibre filled 4 tog used in winter and summer. My Silent Night electric under blanket stays there summer and winter and have even used it in summer as with our UK climate we cannot be complacent that summer means non stop balmy days and nights.
I have a cellular cotton cot blanket which is ample for on top of my duvet should I want extra weight, at the top rather than where my feet are as I too can suffer cramps for which I take tissue salt magnesium phosphate
This can be taken even if on conventional meds but always wise to mention this to your GP. Mine is OK about it after having a laugh when I told him what I was going to take.

Maybe i will try the magnesium first before splashing out on new duvet.

travelsafar, my DH suffers from cramps and uses an Epsom salt shower gel and occasionally a topical gel. He is rarely bothered by them now.

I bought one from Debenhams last winter - it is an all seasons one so two can be joined together in very cold weather. However, it is extremely light. I found the goose-down one made noises if I turned over in the night!

It's a Snuggledown duvet, possibly the 'feels like down' one as far as I remember:www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_312001200480_-1

I would recommend magnesium for cramps, like polyester

When I suffered from cramp in my legs the Dr. recommended tonic water before bed (It has a little quinine in it and that prevents cramps). It worked.
You could always try a little gin in it to make it more palatable!?

Just wondering if you really need the crochet throw as well as a duvet because that will add quite a bit of weight surely. A lot of suggestions, there must be something there that would do the job. Also, have you thought of wearing socks in bed, I couldn't sleep one night because my feet were so cold, I put some socks on and I've slept exceptionally well ever since! There was an article online a few days ago which suggested wearing socks for various reasons.

I think it's been suggested a couple of times, but maybe it's time to find a new place for your lovely and sentimental crochet throw? Perhaps "to hand" where you sit, for cooler evenings - or as a decorative piece adorning a less-used chair, or even hung on a wall?

Then maybe a fleece blanket - perhaps £5-10 - to keep you and your feet warm at night.

Your GP might provide the magnesium, if cost is an issue? And of course lots of green leafy vegetables, to maximise magnesium in your diet and sunlight for the vitamin D to help absorption and mobility to the required area.

I hope all this super-gransnet advice helps you find your solution.