This pattern is well written and easy to follow. The colors of the yarn are beautiful and make an impressive combination. It looks harder to make than it is.
I sized up one on the needles and if I were making it again I would probably try sizing up once more. I’m a tight knitter. I would also change the first stitch on every row to a slip stitch for a nicer edge.
My only complaint is that the edges of the ribbing sections draw in instead of staying even with the rest of the blanket and blocking is unlikely to help since this is not natural fiber.
It’s useful to note that you will likely have enough of most colors to make a second blanket, with the exception of Silver and possibly Espresso. That makes the kit an even better value.