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An Update and a Pumpkin PROBLEM

It's the end of June down in our no-dig veg garden in sunny central Portugal. The weather has been more on our side recently and our small plants have had an explosion of growth recently. The beds are full and there's a couple of crops ready to harvest – even though it feels like the…

Fixing Our Damp Problem – Final Piece of the Puzzle

Our old stone farmhouse in Portugal has been plagued with damp, mould and moisture issues for years and the fabric of the building has suffered as a result. In today's episode we begin to tackle the fourth and final piece of the puzzle so we *hopefully* end up with a comfortable, warm, dry home. Today…

The Only GOOD Thing About Plumbing

I hate plumbing. It's awkward and fiddly but an important part of any renovation or remodelling project. Today we wrangle some waste pipe (for grey water harvesting and black water to our septic tank) into the corner of our lounge and up into the location of our new bathroom. Not everything goes to plan,…

Disappointment in the Garden – Seedling Update

We tried to get a jump start on this year's growing season but not everything has gone to plan. Join us for a quick gardening update to check on the progress of our seedlings and a number of growing experiments we have underway. We'll also give you a tour of what we've got growing in…

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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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