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The Tent is Down, Long Live the Tent!

Today is a big day - the tent that we've called "home" for the last three years is finally coming down. Good riddance, I say! Join us for a momentous moment and a discussion about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to living off grid in a tent for an extended…

18 Months with OFF GRID Solar – Worth It?

We've been off-grid on solar for a year and a half. Has it worked? Have we had to change our behaviour? Do we use more or less power than we used to? How much do we need to use a backup generator? We'll answer all these questions and discuss some of our future plans…

Cost of Living (Off Grid) in Portugal

How much does it cost to live off grid in Portugal? What are our living costs? What's the cost of living in central Portugal? What do we spend our money on? It's time for another Q&A session where we're talking all about what it costs to live our off-grid life (in a tent) here while…

How (NOT) to Put Up a Tent – Off Grid Living Part 8

Our off grid camp is almost complete. We've built the circular deck and the kitchen (and solar) shed, now we just need somewhere to eat, sleep and shelter. We purchased a large Sibley 600 Twin Bell Tent from Canvascamp (not sponsored) and all we have to do is... erect it. It turns out, putting…

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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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