Le Reve

Last night we saw the show "Le Reve" (the dream) at the Wynn in Las Vegas. This show had a special meaning for us since a family member is part of the crew :)

Here are some videos - even though the real thing was SOOOO much better. Absolutely stunning!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbl-GJwfQGA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7knRulVGrws

Las Vegas

We are currently vacationing in Las Vegas, NV visiting family. I have never been out West and love to see the landscape here.

We spent a day in the Valley of Fire and had a great time hiking:
(Can you see hubby??)



Then, we wanted to hike Mount Charlston. Unfortunately, our plans were cut short since we picked the day of a rare May snow storm...

Since we couldn't be out in nature, we headed to Freemont Street, i.e. old Las Vegas, and checked out some casinos.


And, of course, we had to see Hoover Dam. What an experience!!
This picture shows the new Hoover Dam bridge which is currently being built. It is going to ease the congestion on the dam when it opens this summer.

Saroyan Shawl

I finished my Saroyan Shawl - and totally love how it wears. Actually, I am going to start another one...



Pattern: Saroyan by Liz Abinante (a free pattern on Ravelry)
Yarn: Wolle's Yarn Creations' cotton; one skein of SUMMER NIGHT (available here)
Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3)
Size: 53 x 14 inches

New Colors

I just added some new colorways to the shop, Wolle's Yarn Creations.

TRIPLE BERRY I + II and SUMMER NIGHT I + II


The yarns are 100% cotton and have a yardage of 480 per 100 gr skein; they change colors gradually. One skein is usually enough for a midsize shawl or shawlette. Recommended needle size: US 2-4

Baktus Shawl

I finished my second Baktus Shawl. I really like this pattern - it is as easy as it gets yet so much fun to knit.

Shawl details:
Yarn used: 2 x 50 gr of Color Changing Cotton in LILAC BLOSSOMS I + II (one skein each); the yarn is available at wollesyarncreations.etsy.com
Needles: 3.25 mm
Size: 72 inches x 15.5 inches
Pattern: Baktus - available for free here.

Visiting Neighbor

Imagine my surprise this morning when I found this visiting neighbor in our yard!
Luckily she liked the dewey grass enough to leave the garden alone... Happy Earthday everyone!

Tuscany Shawl

Finished!! Tuscany Shawl


Pattern: Tuscany by Amy R. Singer (published in the book: No Sheep for You)
Yarn: Wolle's Yarn Creations' 4-ply cotton; 1 skein in BLUE BASIL
Needles: 3.25 mm
Measurements: 63 inches along the straight edge, 18 inches down the middle

The pattern looks much more complicated than it is - the lace repeat is straight forward and easy to memorize. I really like the shape of this shawl: it is really wide and fairly "flat" making it perfect for wrapping around the neck.