So I finally managed to actually finish my first granny square blanket. It has taken me about 6 months to crochet the whole thing but in my defence it is 120 cm by 170 cm, so it fits a single bed. I forked enough money out to make it out of pure wool (so it was not cheap), but it is definitely warm and snug - and I am hoping not too girly because in the end, I am hoping to give it to my son.