Bustin' my Booties!

And I was doing so well!! My needle slipped and try as I might, I could not get the stitches back! The more I tried, the more stitches I lost and pretty soon half of my project had unravelled.... ~sigh

So! I have put the booties down for now, to start again later. Instead, I have started a hooded baby blanket, a  super easy stockinette stitch pattern from Bernat that I found for free at Joann's. I've made good progress and as soon as I am done, I will tackle the booties - Again.

Remembering our Heroes

Thank you to all have served our country and we honor those who have given their lives for the protection of others.


"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines (and other servicemen) don't have that problem."
- Ronald Reagan

"Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision."-- Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)

First pair of baby booties

Well! today I start sharing my knitting progress! Two days ago I chose a Bernat pattern for baby booties (baby knit booties, free online at Bernat.com or on the label of the yarn), and after 6 tries, the pattern is finally taking off!! I should have chosen an easier pattern to start with, but, I have learned so much! I'm glad I took on the challenge.

I learned how to do a yfwd (yarn forward or yarn over) - being a continental knitter, I grab the yarn from the top with my right needle and pull it forward and just let the yarn stay there.

I then learned how to do a sl (slip stitch) - simply passing the next stitch to be knitted onto the needle instead of knitting the yarn through, and

I learned how to do psso (pass slip stitch over) - which is simply pulling the stitch that was slipped up, back and over the previously knitted stitch. this one can be tricky if you knit too tightly... haha

I also learned that sometimes the parenthesis within a pattern don't always refer to the different sizing variations. Within my pattern are parenthesis that mean that small portion is to be repeated within the repeat... aha!! so that was my problem...

So, after starting over 6 times, I have completed 8 rows and the design is turning out beautifully! I am so excited and can't wait to see the end result.

check out my pics and see what you think! YAY!!

A new day in the life of Punzel Chic: Domestic Diva

Hello! I am re-introducing myself today! After years of resisting the pull of domestic life, I am now a full time wife and mother of 2 boys.  Since I have been married, I have learned the ancient art of cooking... without the microwave and have recently discovered a love for sewing and knitting and all things crafty!
I have decided to chronicle my journeys as mom and domestic diva... ha! For all of you who stick around to get to know me, you will come to see the "tongue-in-cheek" humor in this self-fashioned nickname...
I will be posting rookie cooking tutorials, knitting projects, sewing projects, and cool internet finds. I will also posts mommy items, such as preschool activities, web sites and whatever else I think is great.

Join me in my adventure and stay tuned!