The (Not So) Glamorous Side of Renovation

ByMAKE. DO. GROW September 14, 2024 0 min

We’ve been cracking on with work in the bathroom as part of our renovation of this old stone farm house in Portugal. Join us for a few days of bits and pieces of work on a number of different aspects of this bathroom remodel: framing, electrics, preparing for plastering and soon underfloor heating pipes.

We try to explain everything as we go but then cover some aspects in more detail towards the end. Do let us know if you like this format and if you’d like to see more of this type of content in the comments.

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I've only just started knitting again and have had to upgrade from my original Symfonie needles (they tend to snap quite easily). I have a set of stainless steel needles from ChiaoGoo and also an ebony set from Lantern Moon.

I like both! The stainless steel was a little hard to get used to but yarn really glides on them. I like the look and feel of the Lantern Moon set too, but unfortunately they don't come in all the sizes I tend to use so I now end up switching between the two sets.

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I've tried loads of different single hooks to find the 'perfect' hook. I finally found what I was looking for in the Clover soft touch range. The hook glides well and the thumb rest is really comfortable. Unfortunately they don't seem to be available in a set, so I have a jar full of all the sizes I like to use.

Tunisian Crochet Hooks

My favourites are these from Lantern Moon, they're super comfortable and glide really well, and the best bit is that they swivel. They are also compatible with the KnitPro Symfonie hooks (these seem less sturdy but also glide well).

I also have a set from ChiaoGoo made from bamboo. These are very lightweight but I find that they can snag on some yarns (a nail file often helps to make the hook head better).

The (Not So) Glamorous Side of Renovation

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