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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 fittings. We’ll also show you some of the other activities we got up to this year including growing a ton of food, travelling around Portugal and further afield.

When we’ve got our heads down on a project we often feel like we’re not going anywhere fast so it’s nice to step back and reflect on what we’ve achieved. And if you want to see more details of any of the projects covered in this video, check out our channel on YouTube or one of the handy playlists below

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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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