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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.

CHOOSE YARN ACCORDING TO ITS INTENDED USE

NOVITA VIOLA

A thin and lightweight yarn for refined socks and detailed colorwork knitting.

NOVITA NALLE

Durable and warm socks that are still thin enough to be worn with shoes. Also excellent for children’s socks.

NOVITA 7 VELJESTÄ

Finland’s most popular sock yarn is versatile and suitable for both socks and knitted garments.

NOVITA ISOVELI

Thick and easy to knit, Isoveli is perfect for beginners—and it makes wonderfully warm socks!

Refined and lightweight socks

If you dream of delicate, lacy, or festive socks, Viola is an excellent choice. This thin 4-ply yarn is ideal for precise patterns and intricate colorwork. Socks knitted with Viola also fit comfortably inside dress shoes or other lightweight footwear.

Viola yarn

Patterns for Viola

All patterns for Viola
Harmonia Socks
Intermediate
Free

Harmonia Socks

Metsien Mies Colourwork Socks
Intermediate
Buy

Metsien Mies Colourwork Socks

Pastoraali II knitted knee socks (Arabia x Novita)
Expert
Buy

Pastoraali II knitted knee socks (Arabia x Novita)

Novita Viola: Scandinavian Summer
Intermediate
Free

Novita Viola: Scandinavian Summer

A versatile everyday staple yarn

Novita Nalle is a true classic. It is warm yet thin enough for socks worn inside shoes, and it works equally well for solid-color basic socks and eye-catching colorwork designs. Nalle is an especially good choice for children’s socks, as it stands up well to wear and washing.

All Nalle yarns

Patterns for Nalle

All patterns for Nalle
Urpu Socks
Intermediate
Free

Urpu Socks

Socktober: Wildflower Trail socks Novita Nalle
Expert
Free

Socktober: Wildflower Trail socks Novita Nalle

Easy knitted socks Novita Nalle, Nordic Wool and Wool Cotton
Beginner
Free

Easy knitted socks Novita Nalle, Nordic Wool and Wool Cotton

Novita Nalle: Juuri colorwork socks
Intermediate
Free

Novita Nalle: Juuri colorwork socks

Finland’s most beloved sock yarn

When you need socks that are guaranteed to be warm and durable, "7 Brothers" is the yarn to reach for. Finland’s most popular sock yarn is easy and quick to knit, with countless patterns available. It’s perfect for boot socks, house socks, and any situation where toes need extra warmth.

All 7 Veljestä yarns

Patterns for 7 Veljestä

All 7 Veljestä patterns
Moorland Socks
Intermediate
Free

Moorland Socks

Novita 7 Veljestä: Stig cabled socks
Intermediate
Free

Novita 7 Veljestä: Stig cabled socks

Novita 7 Veljestä: Hellä-cable socks
Intermediate
Free

Novita 7 Veljestä: Hellä-cable socks

Christmas Sock KAL '25: Sydäntalvi Calf Socks
Intermediate
Free

Christmas Sock KAL '25: Sydäntalvi Calf Socks

Soft and warm for beginners

If you’re looking for a thick and easy-to-knit sock yarn, lofty Isoveli is the perfect choice. With Isoveli, you can quickly make wonderfully warm house socks or even knitted slippers to wear over wool socks.

Buy Isoveli yarn

Patterns for Isoveli

All Isoveli patterns
Knitted Basic Socks Novita Isoveli
Beginner
Free

Knitted Basic Socks Novita Isoveli

Novita Isoveli: Tauko cable socks
Intermediate
Free

Novita Isoveli: Tauko cable socks

Marshmallow Socks Novita Isoveli (Big Brother)
Intermediate
Free

Marshmallow Socks Novita Isoveli (Big Brother)

Knitted Basic Socks Novita Isoveli
Beginner
Free

Knitted Basic Socks Novita Isoveli

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