Soldian is a reef in the sound between Lerwick and Bressay. It is also an important placename on land throughout Shetland.

The scarf is a celebration of the beauty of simplicity and features our two marled undyed colours. It is suitable for the beginner and with the simple knit, purl and slip stitches achieves an elegance in texture and feel. It is a light scarf, meant for those just slightly nippy evenings in late spring and early autumn.

The pattern is for jumper weight yarn, but can also be applied to double knit, though this will affect the size and dimensions of the scarf.

Yarn
Jumper weight yarn:
A: 100g Bismer
B: 100g Bark

Needles
Circular needles 60cm long, 3-3.5mm depending on your preference. If you choose a different yarn weight you need to alter your needle size accordingly.

Other materials
Scissors
Darning needle

Tension
29 sts & 32 rows = 10 cm after blocking. It is always wise to do a swatch to establish your tension; adjust your needle size accordingly.

Size after blocking
Approx. 160 x 16 cm.
Size can be adjusted by using larger or smaller needles; alternatively by using a lighter or heavier weight yarn, such as First Clip (lighter weight) or Double Knit (heavier).

Techniques
Knitting in the flat, garter stitch, purl stitch, slip stitch.