Nope, no mis-understanding. I can follow how a blanket works. ith:

The misunderstanding appears to be on your part. Carry it however you choose. As the prints I linked to show their is clearly a better "traditional" method of wearing a plaid and still be used as a blanket, shawl, rain coat,... any method you would use a Lairds Plaid.

And once again, I get it. It's not rocket surgery