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Back to the Bathroom (We Started 4 Years Ago!)

It's been a while coming but we're finally making great progress on our upstairs bathroom renovation in our old stone farm house in Portugal. Some time ago we removed the old pink tiles and toilet, did a bunch of remedial work and framed some new walls. But then we got sidetracked with some big projects…

Blown Away by YOUR Generosity! Crochet Auction Update

Some time ago we auctioned off three of Kylie's mosaic crochet pieces for charity after returning from a life changing volunteer trip to Vietnam. Today we'll reveal how much money you lovely people helped us raise, provide an update on the Vietnam house building project and showcase some of Kylie's in progress knitting and…

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If you've ever wondered what tools, equipment, appliances and accessories we love the most, this list will point you in the right direction! Please note, some of the links below…

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Yarn Projects (crochet/knitting)

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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