Fiber Art
I spent my floating holiday on Friday framing all my finished pieces for the show in September. I’m pleased with the exception of one piece, which means I need to rework or replace that one. In total, I have three pieces to complete in two months. I can do that, right? I can do that.
Knitting
Friday was the start of The Lonely Heart is a Hunter Mystery Knit Along (Rav link). I had to start over, but now my cast on is nice and loose and I have no mistakes in my knitting of the first repeat of chart A. I have one more repeat of this chart, and then chart B. Then that’s the end of clue 1! I have to say, I really like lace broken up like this. It’s been a long time since I’ve knit lace, but it’s like riding a bike. Also, this pattern is repetitive, which I like.
To get in the mood, I watched The Secret of Roan Inish on Friday, and Ondine on Saturday. I can’t believe I had never seen either of these films. Ondine was recommended by another MKAL participant. It’s a nice group. Usually, I am overwhelmed by Ravelry chat threads, but this one is smaller and more my speed.
I also decided to try one more time on the bead choice. Truth be told, I really like the matte beads. (I’m not really the sparkly type.) But the ones I have are too gray. I found some matte Tanzanite beads (the color, not the stone) and I think they will be perfect for this yarn. Fingers crossed!
I am also making good progress on Bob’s Pride / Father’s Day socks. I’m just about ready for the heel flap on sock 2.
Sewing
Nothing to report. Maybe I’ll try to work on my Emerson shorts today.
This has been a Year of Projects Update. You can learn more about the group on Ravelry. You can read my list of projects here.
Snakes & Cranes 
Clue one looks brilliant so far and your socks are coming along nicely – I see an imminent FO!
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What lovely lace work, and such a great idea to combine with the films. Good luck with the bead choice, I find it really hard to get the right match.
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LOVE your new mystery project. Looks like it will be gorgeous when done. The socks look fun too.
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Your MKAL is so pretty. I think the Tanzanite beads you have chosen will be perfect for it too.
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I’m a sucker for lace, and that’s a really nice lace pattern. I’ll be watching with interest!
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I have seen the first film, but not Ondine so I will check that out. Loving those pride socks! The lace work is very nice, and a wonderful colour too.
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Your projects are lovely. The lace looks beautiful and very intricate.
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Your KAL sounds very nice. I never join them but that one sounds interesting and not so “big” as you said. I love the beginning of the lace. I’ve never seen those movies but they look good. thank you for the links.
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Clue 1 looks nice, I’m curious how the pattern will develop further. The socks are lovely.
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I would be a nervous wreck doing a MKAL, I don’t like surprises. This is coming out so pretty so far so you must be pleased.
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What a fun bag for your mystery shawl KAL. And your purple yarn is lovely. Going to check out those movies soon! Thanks for suggesting them.
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I love those socks so much!
Your lace KAL project is so pretty! I love the color, and am intrigued by using beads with it!
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