Hi everyone, I just added some links in the reply to Joanne's post for a few pattern ideas I have found for the block stitch or modern granny.  I think it's a nice stitch and works up rather quickly.  As I was making that post I thought maybe some folks might be interested in a short slide show video I made last weekend that has pictures of some of the blankets I've made over the years.

Many of them I've gifted away to friends and family.  https://youtu.be/cIsIcPgkLEo?si=D4K9yaBE9zCYT1ao