Very popular, timeless design.
Fairly simple, quick pattern.
Can be personalized easily.

Tip: Be sure to notice the fact that all dbc go _down_ to row below.

From the pattern info page:

Best yarn is Red Heart 4-ply

Colors: black, red, gray and white but you can make up your own combinations.

You will need:
8 oz. black
12 oz. red
12 oz. gray
12 oz. white
for an afghan approx. 60×48

If you wish to make an afghan 72×52, you will need:
8 oz. black
16 oz red
16 oz gray
16 oz. white

To make a beautiful afghan all one color, it takes 7 (8 oz.) skeins of cream color. This looks as though it is embossed and is very pretty.

Size I crochet hook

Leave a 4 inch end of yarn at beginning and end of rows for fringe.

Similar pattern:
Navajo Indian Diamond Pattern Afghan