I always think Shetland is the most romantic place even though I have never been there. While knitting Gudrun’s Simmer Dim, I searched many websites to get to know more about the island and this is what I found:

“Artists and photographers rejoice in the quality of light in the islands. For half of the year, Shetland has more of it than anywhere else in Britain. June sunshine averages 154 hours. On Midsummer Day, the sun’s above the horizon for almost 19 hours. The remaining five hours and eight minutes are officially termed “civil twilight”. Shetlanders call it the “Simmer Dim”. From mid May until mid July the Simmer Dim gives the midnight hours a magical quality. On clear nights it’s light enough to read by. Sunsets and sunrises are often sensational and prolonged. All this extra light means more time for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities. Don’t worry if it’s too windy and wet for that outing in the morning. By teatime the weather will probably be better, and you still have plenty of daylight and “Simmer Dim” ahead of you. The mysterious twilight is enhanced by veils of mist swirling up the valleys from the sea, vanishing as the morning sun warms the air. Thick fog is rare only 19 “fog days” on average each year - and mainly confined to the summer months.“ Northern Isles Weather

After reading this weather report, I really want to pack my knitting bag and make a trip over there to witness the real Simmer Dim. But I am extremely busy now with work overload. I knitted Simmer Dim to de-stress myself after 11 hour long working day every day for the last two weeks. Only one more week to go, then I will enjoy my summer with this lovely shawl. Shetland is on my wish list.

Blocking wires are very useful to block this shawl. I was blocking it at midnight last night! Is there a cure for knitting addiction?

Thank you Gudrun for writing such a lovely pattern. I have so many of your patterns in my library that I love to knit. Only if I could find more free time…