Lapghans or lap robes

[miccisue]

I'm thinking about trying to make lapghans for Christmas presents, and to possibly donate to area nursing homes.

My first question is, are there any simple patterns for these? Secondly, would baby blanket patterns be sufficient (adjusting them for size, of course).

I'm kind of thinking of just going with a garter stitch border, with stockinette "inside". Plain, yes, but func