Why is This Renovation Taking SO Long?

ByMAKE. DO. GROW 2 days ago 0 min

And how much longer will it take? We attempt to answer both those questions in this video.

We’ve been renovating this abandoned stone farmhouse in rural Portugal for the last four years. We’re doing the vast majority of the work ourselves and whilst we didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park, things are taking quite a long time to complete.

Join us for a glass of wine and a chat as we try to unpack all the various reasons why this project is taking so long.

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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.

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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.

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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).

Why is This Renovation Taking SO Long?

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