~Joining in the Yarn Along~
Can you guess from this picture what I'm up to right now? That's right - I'm writing a paper on Alfred Hitchcock, so it's all Hitchcock, all the time around here! I finished the biography of Alma Hitchcock last night; it was so interesting to see the influence she had on her husband's films, and the level of collaboration they enjoyed. The class watched Vertigo as part of the course, and Stuart & I enjoyed North by Northwest the other evening. Tonight, it's going to be Rear Window, and I think that will be enough to focus my paper on.
I love this class, but keeping up with the workload can be frustrating - I'm going to need to carve myself out an office space before next semester begins so I can have some quiet work time. I wonder where that space might be?
The sock I'm working on is making molasses-like progress, but it's wonderful for carrying in my bag, and pulling out when I have a few minutes. My very own travelling sock, if you will. I'm using the pattern Kai-Mei, from Cookie A's book Sock Innovation. The gusset decreases are worked into a lace pattern that crosses the top length of the foot diagonally - the way this designer's mind works is amazing!
I love having small take along projects like socks. Cool yarn, too. Good luck on your paper.
My yarn along link is http://blog.mymummyknits.com/yarn-along-13/
Posted by: Carol | March 23, 2011 at 09:53 AM
I like your yarn! It's always great to have a project to grab when you're on the go!
Sounds like a fun class - hope the work load settles down for you, though!
Posted by: Rachel | March 23, 2011 at 10:37 AM
It's really interesting seeing how much knitting, reading and everything you seem to be fitting into your days. I feel bogged down by my lists of 'to do's that I'm getting nowhere slowly. you'll have to let me in on your secret!!
Good luck with your class - it sounds really interesting and a good excuse to watch some good films :)
Posted by: Kath | March 23, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Makes me want to knit some socks :)
Posted by: Josee | March 23, 2011 at 09:27 PM
I didn't even realize Alfred Hitchcock was married. Sounds like a marvelous paper! There's no time. None. Hence the term "carving". (Do I sound time crunched? I need some time management skills stat! So far, not so much...)
Carry around projects are necessities.
Posted by: Carrie#K | March 25, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Oh that pattern is gorgeous - will look great in that pretty yarn. Love the little cardi from your previous post and exciting decision about your studies.
Posted by: Sarah | March 26, 2011 at 02:40 PM