tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131077132024-03-13T04:53:53.022+00:00Chocolate à chuvaTania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.comBlogger990125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-24861398550196038232015-10-08T22:45:00.002+01:002015-10-08T22:45:25.623+01:00* c h a n g e *<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a while since I posted, and yet so much has happened since then. The last three months have been a whirlwind, but now that we are more or less settled I thought it was time to start posting again. So back in July I decided to accept a new job offer abroad ...which meant that we had to move to Germany. Or more precisely, to Frankfurt. That was, of course, a huge change for us.<br />
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We've been here for a little over a month now and I can say it's been a really good experience so far. I'll try to write more about our first weeks here later on (they were quite surreal sometimes), but for now I'll leave you with a few photos of our new home in beautiful Sachsenhausen.<br />
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And although I haven't posted much lately you can also find me on Instagram now (<a href="https://instagram.com/tania.ho/">@tania.ho</a>). I decided to create an account to share photos from our trip to the Açores back in June (another trip that I must blog about, it's become one of my favorite places now), and now of our adventures in Germany.<br />
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Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com0Frankfurt, Germany50.1109221 8.682126700000026249.7851336 8.0366797000000254 50.436710600000005 9.3275737000000269tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-65339117361094485522015-06-21T19:37:00.004+01:002015-06-21T19:37:47.950+01:00d o t t i e s<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My second knitted pair of socks ever. The first were <a href="http://chocolateachuva.blogspot.pt/2008/07/fire-socks.html" target="_blank">these</a>, back in 2008, and although I started several pairs during the last years I was never really able to finish them.</div>
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But I love anything with dots, so I guess that's what kept me motivated this time :) The pattern is very easy, although I made some changes:</div>
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- <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel" target="_blank">Fish Lips Kiss Heel</a> - I really loved this heel construction and plan on using it whenever I can. Very easy to knit and no visible gaps or holes afterwards.</div>
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- Reduced number of stitches to 60 </div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dotties" target="_blank">Dotties</a></div>
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Yarn: Schachenmayr Nomotta Merino Extra Fine 120 (light grey) + Zitron Trekking XXL (slightly variegated dark blue)</div>
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Ravelry project page <a href="http://ravel.me/taniaho/d2" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-44893668461065448292015-06-05T07:00:00.000+01:002015-06-05T07:00:03.705+01:00sabonete de camomila + alfazema<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Primeiro sabonete feito cá em casa depois do workshop da <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anis.saboaria" target="_blank">Ana</a>. Está quase, quase, a terminar o tempo de cura pelo que daqui a uns dias já devemos poder experimentar.<br />
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-85575198602663818222015-06-03T06:00:00.000+01:002015-06-03T06:00:02.908+01:00boardwalk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a beautiful pattern by Heidi Kirrmaier. I particularly found the construction of the cap sleeves very interesting, and this yarn (a gift from a Danish friend) was the perfect match for it.</div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boardwalk-2" target="_blank">Boardwalk</a>, by Heidi Kirrmaier</div>
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Yarn: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/isager-strik-hjlandsgarn-highland-yarn">Isager Strik Højlandsgarn (Highland Yarn)</a> , 2.5 skeins</div>
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Size: 32''</div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">On our second day in Iceland we picked up our rental car early in the morning. We rented a Dacia Duster from Blue Car Rental this time, and we had a really good experience with them. They dropped the car off at our apartment (and at the end of the trip picked it up there) and the car was in very good condition. I've seen lots of people asking on forums if a 4WD is really needed in Iceland, but I think it depends. If you're only driving the Ring Road then probably not, but if you're planning to go in any F-roads then definitely do. We weren't planning to drive any this time, but even so we found some tricky roads which made me glad we had the Duster.</span><br />
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Our morning was spent shopping - we drove to the Everest store to get a new backpack carrier, and decided to get some waterproof pants from the nearby Regatta store as well (quite cheaper when compared to the other outlets around, especially 66º North and such). Also there was a Bonus supermarket on the corner so we stocked up on food to last us the following days as well.</div>
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We left Reykjavik much later than expected, almost at lunchtime, and drove directly to Isafjordur, the capital of the Westfjords.</div>
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This drive is a long one, especially once you enter the Westfjords and must drive all along the coastline, so we only arrived there around 9 PM.</div>
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We probably drove slowly, because the scenery is breathtaking and after each curve we'd stop to take photos. Also, gradually the day turned from rainy to almost sunny, and when we arrived in Isafjordur the clouds were hanging low and the sunset colours were everywhere.<br />
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Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com3Ísafjörður, Iceland66.075833 -23.12666699999999866.0242745 -23.2880285 66.1273915 -22.965305499999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-13800958122813354532015-05-30T19:31:00.001+01:002015-05-30T20:49:30.044+01:0001::Iceland once again (aug 2014)<span style="font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">(Finally, the long promised posts about our trip to Iceland last year... I haven't been having much time for the blog, which is why it took me so long to post these, but I'll try to write about as many details as I can remember)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">I can't believe it took us 6 years to go back to Iceland. We were completely blown away by it the first time we visited, and drove all around the Ring Road. It is one of the most amazing places we've been to, and doesn't compare to anywhere else when it comes to nature and beautiful landscapes.</span><br />
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Last year we finally decided to go back and visit the Westfjords, the one place we didn't have time to explore on our first trip. It's not on the Ring Road, so fewer tourists visit this area, but we had read that it was definitely worth a visit, and it surpassed our wildest expectations.<br />
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We stayed in the area for a week, and I'd definitely recommend staying more than just a couple of days since there's so much to see, especially if you're into hiking. Also, we were incredibly lucky with the weather - it only rained a couple of days - but as they say in Iceland, if you don't like the weather just wait 5 minutes ...</div>
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We arrived in Reykjavik on a rainy day, and waited a couple of hours at the airport for one piece of luggage that never arrived. We think it was Gatwick Connect's fault, since another passenger also had the same problem with them. Luckily all our clothes came, and also our hiking poles, but not our backpack carrier for S. We did eventually received it in Isafjordur 5 days later, but by then we had purchased another one or we wouldn't have been able to take S. hiking as we had planned. </div>
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So when we arrived at the city center we were not so happy, but our mood brightened considerably after a walk around downtown Reykjavik - even in the rain I was reminded of how much I enjoyed this quirky city. I love that main street, very nice shops, cafés and restaurants everywhere. Also, our apartment at Rey Apartments (conveniently located at Grettisgata 2) was as nice as expected. We walked all the way to the harbour where we found the popular Icelandic Fish and Chips restaurant and had the best fish and chips in a long time. There's a choice of 2 or 3 different fresh fish everyday, and their batter is made of spelt. Also, the sauces/dips are excellent as well as their desserts (I had the chocolate cake and A. had the skyr, both very good) and the price is also quite affordable for Reykjavik (around 50 EUR for 2 adults and a child's menu)</div>
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Restaurants: <a href="http://www.fishandchips.is/" target="_blank">Icelandic Fish & Chips</a></div>
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Accomodation: <a href="http://www.rey.is/" target="_blank">Rey Apartments</a></div>
Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com2Reiquejavique, Iceland64.133333 -21.93333299999994864.022489 -22.256056499999946 64.244177 -21.610609499999949tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-43567475164271861792015-04-11T10:00:00.001+01:002015-04-11T10:03:45.609+01:00washi dress #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My first <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/washi/" target="_blank">Washi</a> dress ! I have a thing for dresses with pockets, and this one is just so easy to make. The hem and sleeve facings were hand sewn so it took me a bit longer, but I just like it better this way. And next time I'll have to make the top part an inch or so longer, but other than that I'm really happy with the pattern.<br />
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I actually made a Washi top at the end of last summer which I never posted about, but it's one of my current favourites - I'll try to take some photos soon.<br />
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-27718902501258746392015-04-01T08:42:00.002+01:002015-04-01T08:42:40.071+01:00Bianca top #5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My fifth <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/2014/05/bianca-sewing-pattern-is-here/" target="_blank">Bianca</a>, and probably not my last. Last year I made 4 of them, and wore them so much that I had to mend one of them by the end of the summer. It is now my go pattern for making garments out of a small piece of fabric - I probably had 1 meter of this one on my stash.<br />
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Obviously I didn't have enough for the front collar facing, so I used the remnants of my Sailor top fabric for that. I also decided to add facings to hem the sleeves, to make them more stable. Now if the weather would turn warmer so I can use it ...<br />
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-21560216969736895602015-03-25T07:00:00.000+00:002015-03-25T07:00:03.188+00:00sailor top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring is here, and I've been thinking of summer already. <br />
Last weekend I decided to sew this short sleeved top, using a lightweight striped cotton I've had on my stash forever. <br />
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The pattern is the <a href="https://www.fancytigercrafts.com/patternpdfs/sailor-top-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Sailor Top</a>, by Fancy Tiger Crafts, which I can easily see becoming one of my favourites this summer.<br />
I followed the pattern for the XS size without any changes, but the next time I sew this I'll have to change the back neckline because it ended up a bit large and gaping (see last photo). Other than that I'm really pleased with how it turned out .. so much that I'm already choosing the fabric for my next one :)<br />
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My Larch cardigan is finished ! I had a few minor problems with this pattern, but the end result is actually quite nice and wearable. It was my first time knitting with Malabrigo Arroyo, and so far I'm very happy with this yarn - makes really soft garments and the colours are stunning. It did grow a couple of inches lengthwise after blocking, but I suspected it would so I knit the body and sleeves a bit shorter than usual.<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/larch-cardigan" target="_blank">Larch Cardigan</a>, by Amy Christoffers<br />
Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo, in Reflecting Pool (about 3.8 skeins)<br />
Ravelry project page <a href="http://ravel.me/taniaho/lc" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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Changes: knit seamless set-in sleeves from the top down as detailed <a href="http://bygumbygolly.com/2013/10/how-to-knit-seamless-set-in-sleeves-from-the-top-down/" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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For the past 6 weeks all I've been knitting were these two shawls, so it feels really great to have them done. Having decided to take part in Ysolda's Follow your arrow mystery KAL for the second time, I also made up my mind to knit two of them, preferably using opposite clues.</div>
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Both of them were knit using smaller gauges than what the pattern asked for so in the end they turned out smaller than most, but just the perfect size for me to wear.</div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/follow-your-arrow-2" target="_blank">Follow your arrow 2</a>, by Ysolda Teague</div>
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Yarns: Holst Garn Noble in Flint (grey shawl) and Fyberspates Lace in Tracle Toffee (caramel shawl)</div>
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The grey shawl is a BBABB and the caramel is an AABAB. </div>
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Ravelry project pages <a href="http://ravel.me/taniaho/fya2" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://ravel.me/taniaho/fya22" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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(the more accurate colour for this one is shown in the last photo)</div>
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-38706246497488254992015-02-08T15:39:00.001+00:002015-02-08T15:39:49.402+00:00♥ casa das penhas douradas ♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These last weeks it's been all about snow. Three weeks ago we spent the weekend at one of our favourite hotels in Portugal - <a href="http://www.casadaspenhasdouradas.pt/casa_das_penhas_douradas.aspx?l=pt" target="_blank">Casa das Penhas Douradas</a> - and last week we went on our annual ski trip to the Alps, where we enjoyed the biggest snowfall in recent years.</div>
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But more about this lovely hotel which is located near the top of our highest Portuguese mountain, Serra da Estrela. We'd been here for the first time a couple of years ago, and came back not only for the scenery, the very comfortable facilities, but also for the delicious food (which was not as spectacularly amazing as two years ago, but still very good, especially the desserts). We were also very lucky because it snowed. Quite a lot, in fact, which is not so common in Portugal, but made for a great weekend (I think the photos probably speak for themselves :-)</div>
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I still didn't manage to visit the <a href="http://www.burelfactory.com/home.php" target="_blank">Burel Factory</a> this time, so I guess I'll just have to come back for a third visit next year ...</div>
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com2Serra da Estrela, 6270, Portugal40.2983333 -7.625555599999984215.288534300000002 -48.934149599999984 65.308132300000011 33.683038400000015tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-31121311238625308952015-01-12T08:00:00.000+00:002015-01-12T08:00:02.329+00:00a weekend in hamburg :: um fim de semana em hamburgo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ryanair started flying out of Lisbon last year, and I was very excited to see they had flights to Hamburg. So when looking for places to spend a long weekend in the beginning of December this German city was my first choice (I hadn't flown with Ryanair in years though, so it was not the best of experiences but for the price it cost I can't really complain. This <a href="http://thetravelhack.com/travel-tips/ryanair-survival-guide-fly-ryanair-avoid-hassle/" target="_blank">post </a>at TravelHack seems to cover a few useful tips)</div>
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Hamburg surprised me in a positive way. It's a fantastic city, both old and modern, and seems to combine these two facets seamlessly well. We went for the Christmas markets, of course, but really enjoyed the modern harbour district and the beautiful parks and gardens. Because we went during the weekend the markets were jammed full of people, so we left our shopping till Monday, our last day, when everything was quieter. </div>
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A few random notes:</div>
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- We stayed at the <a href="https://www.tfehotels.com/brands/adina-apartment-hotels/adina-apartment-hotel-hamburg-michel" target="_blank">Adina</a> apartments, and I really recommend them. We had previously stayed at Adina in Frankfurt and the facilities are very good.</div>
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- It was extremely difficult to find a nice place to have lunch on Sunday, so we eventually went back to the Rathaus area and had some delicious <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarte_flamb%C3%A9e" target="_blank">flammekueche </a>at the <a href="http://english.parlament-hamburg.de//pages/frameset_enter.html" target="_blank">Parlament </a>restaurant.</div>
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- I didn't have time to visit a yarn or fabric shop this time, but did pop into the <a href="http://www.alsterhaus.de/en/home/" target="_blank">Alsterhaus </a>to get some much needed Mariage Fréres tea (last floor, next to the restaurant).</div>
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:: a really weird combination, a sort of potato hash brown with applesauce. Not to my taste but A. loved it</div>
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:: at the Planten und Blomen park</div>
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:: one of my favorite streets, the Colonnaden</div>
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:: the harbour district</div>
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Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com4Hamburg, Germany53.5510846 9.9936817999999952.9475631 8.702788299999991 54.1546061 11.28457529999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-634191787334997132015-01-10T10:21:00.000+00:002015-01-10T11:33:53.730+00:00ásta sóllilja<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was my last knit of 2014, and definitely the warmest. The pattern is from Kate Davies' most recent book, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/yokes" target="_blank">Yokes</a>. I had saved it to read during the holidays so I'd be able to enjoy it more. Kate's essays are wonderful and worth reading slowly. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lopapeysa" target="_blank">lopapeysa</a>, the Icelandic traditional sweater, and the interview with <a href="http://icelandicknitter.com/" target="_blank">Hélène Mágnusson</a>. </div>
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I was surprised to read that the lopapeysa was not that popular to wear among the Icelanders until the last twenty years or so, because when we were in Iceland they were everywhere to be seen, not only in the shops but also worn by a lot of people. I can totally understand why, the yarn (Lopi) is extremely warm and perfect for the Icelandic weather. Not so perfect for the Portuguese weather, but I've been wearing mine a lot since Christmas when this cold spell started. Lopi is also kind of itchy, but I found that a good soak with hair conditioner softens the garment considerably.</div>
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(Reykjavik, Aug 2014)<br />
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(Alafoss store, Aug 2014)</div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/asta-sollilja" target="_blank">Ásta Sóllilja</a>, by Kate Davies</div>
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Yarn: Istéx Lett Lopi (details on colors and yardage on the Ravelry <a href="http://ravel.me/taniaho/as" target="_blank">project page</a>). The yarn I used was bought in the <a href="http://www.alafoss.is/" target="_blank">Alafoss </a>store near Reykjavik, but they also sell online with very good prices.</div>
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Needles: 4 and 4.5 mm</div>
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1) Same colours as the original pattern except for the main grey, which is a bit darker (0056)</div>
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2) Started off with size 2 but since I rarely swatch I realized after finishing the ribbing that it was going to be too large for me, so decreased and increased until I got the right number of stitches for size 1.</div>
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3) Since I don’t like very high necklines I left off the last 4 rows of the yoke chart </div>
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-45992752712759284062015-01-10T08:55:00.003+00:002015-01-10T08:55:43.689+00:00simply pretty shawls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are the two shawls I knit in December for Christmas gifts. It was a last minute decision, so I searched exhaustively for a an appealing pattern that would be quick to knit. This one caught my eye because it's so pretty but the pattern is deceptively simple and easy to memorize.</div>
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It took me less than a week to knit each of them (4 or 5 evenings actually, about 8 to 10 hours in total) and I couldn't be happier with the final result.</div>
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The grey was knit in Holst Garn Coast and the red in Holst Garn Noble, both with the yarn held double. The Noble is much softer than the Coast though. It's also the same yarn I used <a href="http://chocolateachuva.blogspot.pt/2014/07/another-mystery-shawl.html" target="_blank">here</a> - I've been using that shawl a lot this winter and the yarn has held up remarkably well.</div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-pretty-shawls" target="_blank">Simply pretty shawls</a>, by Rose Beck in variation 2</div>
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Yarn: Holst Garn Coast in Silver Grey and Holst Garn Noble in Cinnabar (2 skeins each)</div>
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Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-75969182118722200132015-01-06T23:18:00.006+00:002015-01-06T23:32:40.995+00:002014 :: a year in reviewThere's a first time for everything ... I don't usually do end of year reviews, but even if I haven't been the most frequent of bloggers it helps me realize how much has happened in a year, and how much I've actually <i>made</i>. <br />
Also, it helps me to make a few resolutions for 2015, which is another thing I rarely do.
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<strong>1. Places we traveled</strong>
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<li>february: Les trois vallées - we went to a new ski resort and loved it. I especially enjoyed staying in La Tania, a very family friendly resort and perfect for staying with small kids.</li>
<li>june: visited Budapest with some friends, and really enjoyed myself there. My first visit years ago was so disappointing that this time was a nice surprise</li>
<li>august: we went back to Iceland to visit the West Fjords. It is one of the most beautiful places I've been to. Ever.</li>
<li>september: a short trip to Ulm, and our first time in Legoland</li>
<li>december: our year would not be complete without a final trip to a German Christmas market. Our choice this year was Hamburg (trip report to come soon)</li>
<li>in Portugal: our discovery of the year was the Imani Country House Hotel, near Évora. But we still went back to our favorite place in the Alentejo, with possibly one of the best swimming pools we know - Herdade da Cortesia.</li>
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<u>For next year:</u><br />
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<li>revisit a city I haven't been to in over 10 years: Paris</li>
<li>discover somewhere new: maybe to finally explore one of the few places in Portugal we haven't been to (and supposedly one of the most beautiful) - the Azores. </li>
<li>And if we can make it, it's probably time we took Sara to visit her cousins in Canada. </li>
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<strong>2. Things I knit</strong><br />
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<li>2014 was the year of the shawl. I knit 8 of them, 2 of which were Christmas gifts. I think I'm officially obsessed now.</li>
<li>I made my first (but definitely not last) lopapeysa with some of the Lopi yarn I brought back from Iceland (will post about this soon)</li>
<li>Knit 3 Madelinetosh garments for myself: 2 cardigans and 1 sweater. This yarn is seriously addictive.</li>
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<u>Next year ?</u> Maybe 2015 will be the year of the sock, who knows ...<br />
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<strong>3. Things I've sewn</strong><br />
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<li>And two more Tova shirts. But I'm not done with this pattern yet.</li>
<li>Plus a much needed spring jacket for S, a summer hat and a bat costume.</li>
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<u>For 2015</u> I really want to sew <a href="https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/dahlia" target="_blank">Dahlia</a> and a couple of Deer + Doe <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/35-hauts-chemise-bruyere.html" target="_blank">Bruyére</a> shirts.
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Final count: it seems I've read <strong>135</strong> books in 2014. I'm really happy about this, and I hope 2015 will continue in the same way.<br /><br />
If you're curious, I keep a record at <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/1084975-tania?read_at=2014&view=covers" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>, but my 5 star and best 4 star ratings were:
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<li>A constellation of vital phenomena, Anthony Marra
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<li>Golden boy, Abigail Tarttelin
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<li>The Door, Magda Szabó
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<li>One plus one, Jojo Moyes (made me cry a lot)
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<li>The summer queen, Joan D Vinge - the third of a fantasy trilogy I only discovered recently</li>
<li>The luminaries, Eleanor Catton
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<li>The pastor's wife, Elizabeth Von Arnim (in audio)
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<li>Big Little Lies, Liane Moriarty
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<li>11/12/63, Stephen King
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<li>The Silkworm (Cormoran Strike #2), by Robert Galbraith aka J.K. Rowling
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<li>And some classics that I revisited with my online bookclub: The count of Monte Cristo (Dumas never disappoints me) and A morgadinha dos canaviais, by Júlio Diniz
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This was also the year I discovered or continued a few great series:
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<li>Dr Siri Paiboun series, by Colin Cotteril - cozy mysteries with a bit of humour by a 70 year old pathologist in communist Laos - comfort reading at its best
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<li>Lacey Flint by S. J. Bolton and Maeve Kerrigan series, by Jane Casey - I seem to enjoy police mysteries with strong female characters
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<li>Kamil Pasha series by Jenny White - makes me want to go back to Istanbul soon</li>
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And finally, my disappointments of 2014: The name of the wind and The wise man's fear, by Patrick Rothfuss and We were liars, by E Lockhart (in audio)
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I've set myself a challenge to read at least <u>100 books in 2015</u>, and would like to read more non-fiction, a few more classics (Moby Dick and Washington Square are on the top of the list) and probably revisit one of the Dorothy Dunnet series I love so much (probably Lymond, which I last read almost 8 years ago).
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2014 was the year I finally embraced the making of natural cosmetics. <br />
I've started making my own body creams and lotions, as well as lipbalms and a few other items. I've finally attended a soap making workshop in late November which left me with no doubts about wanting to start making these in the future as well.<br />
My goal is to replace all our current organic cosmetics by handmade ones, so hopefully 2015 will be the year I can finally make it happen.
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-446011066462069712014-12-02T08:00:00.000+00:002014-12-02T08:00:15.825+00:00workshop de sabonetes :: soap making workshopNo sábado de manhã fui aprender a fazer sabonetes. Era uma curiosidade que tinha já há algum tempo e finalmente agora tive oportunidade de experimentar. O workshop dado pela <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anis.saboaria" target="_blank">Ana</a> foi fantástico e só posso recomendar...<br />
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<em>Last saturday morning I learned how to make soaps. It is something I've been meaning to try for a while now and finally I had the chance. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anis.saboaria" target="_blank">Ana</a>'s workshop was amazing and I highly recommend it. </em><br />
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A new <a href="http://www.shopwiksten.com/product/tova-sewing-pattern-downloadable-pdf" target="_blank">Tova</a> shirt, this time in soft flannel. I haven't worn a flannel shirt in years, but this is so warm and comfortable to wear I'm tempted to make a few more.<br />
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-62987317963409436922014-11-13T19:00:00.000+00:002014-11-13T19:00:03.191+00:00a sunny cardiganThe yarn Sara chose for her cardigan when we went yarn shopping in Ulm was this soft yellow <a href="http://www.wolleroedel.de/shop/de/dieProdukte/WolleampZubehoer/100Wolle/SoftMerino50g.html" target="_blank">superwash merino</a> from Wolle Rodel. When we got home I gave her several patterns to choose from, but in the end she said she wanted the same cardigan I knit her last year, so although I don't like repeating patterns I obliged by casting on another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/springtime-in-hollis" target="_blank">Springtime in Hollis</a>. The yarn was just enough to finish the collar, so I didn't have any to make the i-cord. I decided instead to make a fabric ribbon and used the same fabric to cover the buttons.<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/springtime-in-hollis" target="_blank">Springtime in Hollis</a>, by Teresa Cole<br />
Yarn: Wolle Rodel Soft Merino, Color 364, 5 skeins<br />
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Raverly <a href="http://ravel.me/taniaho/sih2" target="_blank">project page</a><br />
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Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-30793311942167231872014-10-31T08:00:00.000+00:002014-10-31T08:01:01.951+00:00a brincar à Elsa :: playing Elsa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Like every 4 year old toddler girl she's been obssessed with Elsa since she watched Frozen for the first time. I came upon this great tutorial for a <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2014/03/no-sew-elsa-cape-from-frozen-a-do-it-together-project.html" target="_blank">no-sew Elsa cape</a> the other day and decided to make a few for her and her friends to play with. I made them with some light blue organza, and decorated with appliqué snowflakes made of white satin.<br />
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-19345801420986159412014-10-28T08:00:00.000+00:002014-10-28T08:00:13.921+00:00dyi bat costume :: fato de morcego<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What to do when your toddler asks for a bat costume for Halloween ? You google it and find that there are amazing tutorials out there to make it happen. I loved this <a href="http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/do-it-yourself-kids-bat-costume/" target="_blank">o<span id="goog_434844693"></span><span id="goog_434844694"></span>ne</a>, so part of last Saturday morning was spent assembling it. It's really easy (it was probably trickier to find the black t-shirt on her size) and for the mask I decided to just make it a regular one instead of taping it to a pair of sunglasses.</div>
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<br />Tania Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182095439601365503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13107713.post-50693686913296127462014-10-27T08:00:00.000+00:002014-10-27T08:00:05.355+00:00dragonflies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Another pattern I've had my eye on for a long time. I also had the yarn (<a href="http://madelinetosh.com/" target="_blank">Madelinetosh</a> DK in Tart) chosen for this since the beginning and knew I had to knit it someday. It's one of my favorite yarns for sweaters and cardigans, since it has amazing colorways and pills very little but it's also quite expensive and not so easy to find in Europe</span><br />
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When Joji announced the Fall KAL I couldn't resist the opportunity and cast-on as soon as we came back from vacation.</div>
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Changes: just the ribbing - I knit a twisted 1x1 rib instead of garter</div>
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Otherwise followed the pattern as written and didn't have any problems with the directions.</div>
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Sizing: I knit the smallest size (30/32) because my experience with this yarn tells me that it grows a bit with blocking and the lace pattern on this sweater is both in the front and back and so quite stretchy. I could've probably added some waist shaping if I wanted, but decided not to in the end.</div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dragonflies-jumper" target="_blank">Dragonflies Jumper</a>, by <a href="http://www.jojiknits.com/" target="_blank">Joji Locatelli</a></div>
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Yarn: Madelinetosh DK in Tart (used a bit less than 4 skeins)</div>
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Ravelry project page <a href="http://ravel.me/taniaho/dj" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">It seems I can't stop making <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/2014/05/bianca-sewing-pattern-is-here/" target="_blank">these </a>tops...</span><div style="font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">
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<li><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">it takes very little fabric to make one (about 1.2 m for the smallest size). So it's a great way to use remnants of special fabrics I've been hanging on to for ages.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">it's very quick to assemble and sew - I made these two in one afternoon</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">easily adjustable as well - I changed the placement of the elastic on these two, putting it lower than on the original pattern</span></li>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Summer seems to be back in Lisbon for now so I've actually been using them a lot. </span></div>
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Top #3 - made with the blue geometric fabric that I purchased in Ulm</div>
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Top #4 - I used a leftover from <a href="http://chocolateachuva.blogspot.pt/2012/05/sewing-tova-tops.html" target="_blank">this </a>Tova shirt, and was originally purchased from <a href="http://nunoya.com/" target="_blank">Nunoya</a></div>
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