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Can We Become Self-Sufficient in Potatoes?

It's mid February and that means it's time to plant some potatoes. We've grown a number of varieties of potatoes here in Portugal over the last few years - mostly successfully but with a few hiccups along the way. But this year we're attempting to grow enough to last us for a whole year. Some…

Couple Renovates Old House in Portugal – Year Four Timelapse

It's been another year of huge achievements on our ongoing renovation project in Portugal: a downstairs bathroom, moving in downstairs, a hot running shower to name a few. Join us for an epic recap of everything we built this year from plumbing to electrics, tiling to plastering, painting, woodworking, decorating, installing ceilings and bathroom…

Landscaping – Part One of MANY

W With good progress being made inside our Portuguese farmhouse renovation, it's time to take a look at a bit of landscaping. We have some big plans for our one acre plot of land - down in the veg garden, future vineyard, orchards and olive groves - but also around the house. Today we're…

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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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