Boy, these moments in between yarn along posts seem to be shortening. Don't you agree? For Ginny's Yarn Along this week, I made a tiny bit of progress on the Circle & Stripe Scarf for my husband. Unfortunately, the stitch pattern gets somewhat lost because of the choice of yarn, but he still likes it and rather than begin again with another pattern, I'm forging ahead. 
In addition to all my wips tucked away in various places in the house, I chose some cotton blend yarn for two preemie baby blankets to give to a little boy and little girl (twins), born several weeks ago at only 25 weeks old. I'm still trying to choose between a few quick patterns: this pattern, this one or this one. Then there's always this one too, but am leaning towards the first one. I think. Do you have any suggestions?
Reading right now is returning to our homeschool books. My two younger ones and I are moving onto Ancient Greece, and these are 3 of the first books we'll cover. Should be fun. Bodily functions. Gore (not really). Blood & guts. (again, not really). Actually, one of these is not a book, but a writing book which uses learning writing by imitation. In this case, we're using Aesop's Fables as our subject to imitate.
What are you reading and knitting?
I like the 1st one for seeming so plush and the 3rd one for the pattern. Happy knitting, those are going to be some loved babies!
Posted by: Amy | January 04, 2012 at 08:27 AM
I love your homeschool books, they are amoung my favorites and I am a little sad that we are now passed them.
I like all the blanket patterns, but I am leaning toward the first one too.
Posted by: Tracey | January 04, 2012 at 08:34 AM
Good luck deciding! I am sure whatever pattern you pick it will look beautiful! I agree with you on the Wednesdays coming up very quickly these days.
Posted by: swanski | January 04, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Ellen,
The yarn looks great! I like all the blanket patterns except the first one. The waffle one looks especially nice.
Posted by: Mom | January 04, 2012 at 09:03 AM
How sweet that you're making preemie blankets. I hope they are both well. I'm trying to finish up some in-the-works projects before I start anything new, but temptation is knocking at my door.
Posted by: Jodi | January 04, 2012 at 09:20 AM
One of my favorite quick baby blankie knits is similar to the purl bees--done on the diagonal. It's the old biased dishcloth pattern--knit x, yo, knit to end of the row--only you keep increasing until it's blanket size--then do the decreases. The little yo holes along the sides then can have a pretty ribbon run through (or not). I'm sure whatever you decide to do will be much appreciated!!!
Posted by: Steph @woolythyme | January 04, 2012 at 09:37 AM
I agree with your mom...the waffle one seems more about the baby and less about the blanket. Doesn't seem to be so cumbersome and with a preemie...well, all that extra blanket is too much. But that's just my opinion. What a beautiful gesture to be making blankets for these babies. Prayers go out to them for safe and healthy growing. Hugs...
Posted by: MaryBeth | January 04, 2012 at 10:56 AM
My family really likes the D'Aularies book. My oldest is a big fan of the ancients. All of those blankets look so nice. I think the waffle may be the most useful, but I do love the others too.
Posted by: Heather | January 04, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Hmmm...I'm loving the yarn over one....it looks a bit softer than the waffle one. But either one you choose will be beautiful and I know a blessing to this sweet little family who have already been through so much.
Posted by: Kristen | January 04, 2012 at 12:16 PM
How do you like the imitation writing book? Always searching for new writing material that the kids might actually like! My oldest is 9 is there an age recommended?
Posted by: Meadow | January 04, 2012 at 03:20 PM