Secret to Finnish Happiness
People of the north know a secret. It’s something that connects us all – from babies to politicians – treating us all as equals. It’s something we have created ourselves… and hold dear every single day. A handmade woolen sock.
Secret to happiness
People of the north know a secret. It’s something that connects us all – from babies to politicians – the bedrock beneath our feet. It carries us, whatever we set out to do, and treats us all as equals. It’s something we have created ourselves… and hold dear every single day.
Let’s keep knitting the story together
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How to choose the right yarn
THIN VIOLA
The lightweight 4-ply Viola yarn is perfect for elegant socks, allowing for intricate colourwork patterns and striking lace designs. Socks knitted from thin yarn also fit comfortably inside smaller shoes.
VERSATILE NALLE
Socks made from Nalle are durable and warm, yet thin enough to be worn comfortably with shoes. The yarn’s weight is highly versatile, making it suitable for colourwork as well as various textured stitch patterns, and it works excellently for children’s socks too.
CLASSIC 7 VELJESTÄ
Finland’s most popular sock yarn is the perfect choice for warm boot socks. The yarn is quick and pleasant to knit, and there are lots of beautiful knitting patterns available for it on novita.com.
ISOVELI FOR BEGINNERS
The warmest yarn in Novita’s sock yarn family is thick and tightly plied, making it an excellent choice for beginner knitters. Isoveli is ideal for especially cozy home socks or knitted slippers.
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How to choose the right yarn for socks?
In addition to the sock pattern, choosing the right sock yarn is key to how your socks will ultimately turn out: light or warm, decorative or durable, for special occasions or outdoor use. This short guide will help you choose the right yarn and the patterns that suit it best.
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