Wiix, In addition to the star that blanket that Twink talked of is simple & pretty. My dad said 'no one get me anything for Christmas' so I made a simple blanket that he loves (solid on one side & autumn leaves on the other side) Just lay two pieces of fleece together. Cut fringe into the sides (about 3inches in, every 1-2 inches). Then just tie the two opposite pieces of fringe, together all the way around. It takes 1-2 hrs. You can even choose your patterns, like Twink said, they have many. Maybe solid on one side & silly bugs on the other side. LOL but nice if he likes that bug story. Two simple personal things sounds sweet.
(I just talked myself into secretly making my DH a blanket)