On Shetland there are some 20 – 22 dialects. That is quite a lot for this group of islands. On the larger islands they each have their own dialect. On the Mainland 11 different dialects can be distinguished. In Friesland, where I live, they speak a recognized language. But some words in that language are very much like words in other languages and dialects. Bliid is the Frisian word for ‘Happy” (pronounce it as bleed). In Shetland the word for Glad / Happy is Blyde (same sound as in Hide).
Knitting Shetland Lace is what makes me very happy / glad.
Yarn: A The Gossamer Web Phoenix “Tequila Sunrise” (2600m/100gr, 60% merino, 20% silk, 20 cashmere) ~1560m / 1705y B Lotus “Silk 22” (500m / 50gr, 100% silk) ~1810m / 1980y Needles A 2,75mm for casting on, 2mm for knitting. B 2,75mm for casting on, 2,5mm for knitting. Size: A ~ 56 x 178cm B ~ 73 x 198cm Notions: stitch markers (12), detergent, blocking kit and T-pins, towels, blocking location, tapestry needle.
