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5 Years IN and We’re Still Ripping Stuff OUT!

Work on the renovation of our future upstairs living room continues. The next phase of work is a load of bits and pieces to get the room ready for plastering.

We’ve got some of the old stone to take out, some window frames to remove, some window liners to install, some cable to run and we’re also planning to make a start with the plastering too.

It’s a good old fashioned renovation video with tons of timelapse, lots of work and a couple of innuendo for good measure.

Stick around to see what happens and check out our other renovation videos for the full story!

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Knitting Needles

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.

Crochet Hooks

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).

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