I just put up another video showcasing a new blanket in my "Afghan in a Day or Even Less" series. This one uses short-rowing to do fast, easy graphic diamonds. You don't have to count and count, either - I show how to mark your needle bed and save a lot of time.
This also has hemmed sides, providing a sturdier outer edge and a great opportunity to add some width and length to the project. It has the nifty corner emblems that I have used on some other blankets, as well.
This video does have an advertisement for the new pattern, but I think you can get a lot out of watching it even if you don't want that pattern since it shows so many interesting techniques.