SPRING SUMMER 2020
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7 VELJESTÄ 7 BROTHERS Best-selling Novita 7 Brothers is Finland’s most popular yarn and an Aran weight yarn.The yarn has remained a favourite for decades thanks to its ideal texture and ply. 7 Brothers is made of 75% warm wool and 25% polyamide, which makes the yarn highly durable. The yarn is versatile and works for many different types of knits, especially woollen socks. A women’s size M top requires 600 g of yarn, and one ball is enough for a pair of women’s basic socks. The yarn can be used for any international patterns designed for Aran weight yarn. The products are machine washable at 40 degrees. Recommended needle US 8 and US 4 for socks. A 100 g ball has 200 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
5 socks 3½
18= 10 cm
NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
24 = 10 cm
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
700
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 200 m / 218 yds/ sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
011
White
010
Off White
060
Sand
6 412617 000115
6 412617 000108
6 412617 000603
268
278
549
Sunflower
Orange
Christmas
694
Bark
202
Cowslip
325
Lush
355
Turquoise
366
Nettle
588
Cherry
014
Ice
124
Sky
170
Navy
099
Black
6 412617 002683
6 412617 002782
6 412617 005493
6 412617 005882
6 412617 000146
6 412617 001242
6 412617 001709
6 412617 000993
053
550
742
796
047
043
048
044
Berry Porridge
6 412617 000535
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Peony
Lilac
Aubergine
6 412617 007961
Lichen
6 412617 000474
Stone
6 412617 000436
Rock
6 412617 000481
Graphite
6 412617 000443
7 VELJESTÄ LAPPI
7 VELJESTÄ POHJOLA
NEW ARRIVAL
NEW INSPIRING COLOURS AND SHORTER COLOUR CHANGE
Novita 7 Brothers Lappi is an Aran weight yarn containing 75% wool and 25% polyamide. 30% of the wool is Finnish-sourced. The colours symbolise things that are essential for the Finnish way of life: lakes, forests, sauna and the Midsummer. A women’s size M top requires approx. 600 g of yarn and one ball is enough for a pair of women’s basic socks. The yarn can be used in all international patterns designed for Aran weight yarn. 7 Veljestä Lappi is machine washable at 40 degrees. Recommended needle size is US 8 and US 4 for socks. A 100 g ball has 200 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
Novita 7 Brothers Pohjola is an Aran weight yarn in soft gradient dyed colours. 7 Brothers Pohjola now comes in new improved colours: two colours blend seamlessly into each other with a shorter gradation. The colour change gives the yarn its inimitable look, making every sock and accessory a unique item. The yarn contains 75% wool and 25% polyamide. 30% of the wool is Finnish-sourced. The new colours of 7 Brothers Pohjola reflect quintessentially Finnish themes such as resilience (sisu in Finnish), inspiration and Nordic Noir. The tones are designed to match Novita 7 Brothers Lappi solid colour yarns. A women’s size M top requires approx. 600 g of yarn and one ball is enough for a pair of women’s basic socks. The yarn can be used for any international pattern designed for Aran weight yarn. The products are machine washable at 40 degrees. Recommended needle US 8 and US 4 for socks. A 100 g ball has 200 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
538
18 = 10 cm
711
24 = 10 cm
5 socks 3½
552
Midsummer
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 200 m / 218 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
174
Sauna
45 % villa/ull/wool 30 % suomalainen villa/Finsk ull/Finnish wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide 5 socks 3½
Forests
420
055
Inspiration
017
Sisu
Islet
030 NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 200 m / 218 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
Lakes
050
386
18= 10cm
702
24 = 10 cm
45 % villa/ull/wool 30 % suomalainen villa/Finsk ull/Finnish wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
Vitality
040
Nordic noir
Serene
7 VELJESTÄ KORPI
7 VELJESTÄ POLARIS
Novita 7 Brothers Korpi is an Aran weight yarn and part of the Novita 7 Brothers product family and draws its inspiration from nature. The printed colours in wonderful complementary tones take their cue from tree bark, flowing water and meandering forest paths. The finish will vary according to the number of stitches, tension and needle size used. The final appearance also depends on whether you knit in the round or flat. 7 Veljestä Korpi is made of 75% warm wool and 25% polyamide, which makes the yarn highly durable and it’s versatile and works for many different types of knits, especially woollen socks. A women’s size M top requires 600 g of yarn, and one ball is enough for a pair of women’s basic socks. The yarn can be used for any international patterns designed for Aran weight yarn. The products are machine washable at 40 degrees. Recommended needle US 8 and US 4 for socks. A 100 g ball has 200 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
Multitonal Novita 7 Brothers Polaris is an Aran weight yarn and part of the Novita 7 Brothers yarn family and contains 75 % wool and 25 % polyamide. 7 Brothers Polaris was named after the magic Northern Lights, which have also inspired its colours. The pattern of the final knit depends on the number of stitches, the tension and the needle size. The final pattern also depends on whether you knit in the round, such as socks, or in flat knitting as with the front or back piece of a top. A ball of 100 g contains around 200 m of yarn which is enough yarn for women’s size socks and a women’s size M top requires approx. 600 g of yarn. The yarn can be used for any international patterns designed for Aran weight yarn. Recommended needle size is US 8 and US 4 for socks. Made in Finland.
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
18= 10cm
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 200 m / 218 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg 6 412617 038798
998
Wood Chip
997
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 200 m / 218 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
703
Talus
995
Woods path
999
865
875
Light
Rapids
826 Log
Frosty Night
6 412617 038385
996
18 = 10 cm
709
24 = 10 cm
5 socks 3½
5 socks 3½
24 = 10 cm
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
Light Ray
838
Camouflage
879
Fireworks
7 VELJESTÄ MULTIRAITA
7 VELJESTÄ RAITA
Novita 7 Brothers Multiraita is an Aran weight yarn and part of the Novita 7 Brothers yarn family. Yarn has a carefully selected color palette all in one ball of yarn. When knitted, the yarn produces multistripe pattern all by itself. A women’s size M top requires approx. 600 g of yarn and one ball is enough for a pair of women’s basic socks. Yarn can be used for any international pattern designed for Aran weight yarn. 7 Brothers Multiraita contains 75 % wool and 25 % polyamide. The products are machine washable at 40 degrees. The recommended needle size is 5, or 3.5 for socks. A 100 g ball has 200 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
Novita 7 Brothers Multiraita is an Aran weight yarn and part of the Novita 7 Brothers yarn family. Yarn has a carefully selected color palette all in one ball of yarn. When knitted, the yarn produces multistripe pattern all by itself. A women’s size M top requires approx. 600 g of yarn and one ball is enough for a pair of women’s basic socks. Yarn can be used for any international pattern designed for Aran weight yarn. 7 Brothers Multiraita contains 75 % wool and 25 % polyamide. The products are machine washable at 40 degrees. The recommended needle size is 5, or 3.5 for socks. A 100 g ball has 200 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
808
805
Poet
810 NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
Designer
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 200 m / 218 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
817
Dancer
888
Writer
Weaver
5 socks 3½
803
18= 10cm
705
24 = 10 cm
18= 10cm
704
24 = 10 cm
5 socks 3½
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
854
Meadow bouquet
813
Breeze
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 200 m / 218 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
823
Berry Basket
870
Autumn Evening
Summer hour
NALLE Novita Nalle is a soft and classic wool blend yarn. The yarn has the same content as 7 Brothers: 75 % wool for softness and warmth, and 25 % polyamide for durability, but is thinner. A ball of 100 g contains around 260 meters of yarn which is enough yarn for women’s size socks. Recommended needle size is 3.5 mm / US 4 and 3 mm / US 2-3 for socks. Our complete Nalle range is machine washable - gentle treatment. Novita Nalle is 6 ply yarn. Made in Finland.
011
White
010
Off White
506
Clover
539
Azalea
159
Open lake
061
Linen
043
Stone
160
Jeans
549
Christmas
044
Graphite
285
Saffron
366
Nettle
641
Maple
694
Bark
099
Black
3½ socks 3
22 = 10 cm
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32 = 10 cm
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
246
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 260 m / 284 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
NALLE TAIKA Novita Nalle Taika is part of the Novita Nalle yarn family. When knitted, the many color tones of Nalle Taika create stripe-like design to the garment. The yarn is well suited for knitting socks but also for knitting different garments and accessories. Nalle Taika yarn contains 75 % wool and 25 % polyamide. A ball of 100 g contains around 260 meters of yarn which is enough yarn for women’s size socks. Recommended needle size is 3.5 mm / US 4 and 3 mm / US 2-3 for socks. Our complete Nalle range is machine washable - gentle treatment. Novita Nalle is 6 ply yarn. Made in Finland. 75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
833
22 = 10cm
258
32 = 10 cm
3½ socks 3
811
Grove
855 NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
Berry Spot
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 260 m / 284 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
815
Rapids
864
Fjeld
Brush
VENLA Novita Venla has a similar blend to the Novita classics, Nalle and 7 Brothers. Venla is a 4ply, thin and economical multi-purpose yarn. As a thin yarn it is suitable for knitting the most intricate Fairisle patterns. Venla is ideal for socks, scarves and thin knits as well as for international patterns in which 4-ply wool is commonly used. One ball is sufficient for a pair of men’s socks, and a women’s top sized M requires approx. 400 g of yarn. Venla is a blend of 75 % wool and 25 % polyamide. The products can be machine-washed at 40 degrees. Recommended needle size is 3 mm / US 2-3. 100 g ball has 420 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
010
Off White
606 Sand Beach
372
Mugworth
658
Oat
285
505
Apple Blossom
539
543
Tomato
764
Lupine
499 Cole
Saffron
3 socks 2½
28 = 10 cm
NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
36 = 10 cm
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
236
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 420 m / 459 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
Willowherb
ISOVELI Novita Isoveli is a versatile yarn that knits up easily. It is a wool blend yarn that is ideal for accessories and garments alike. The yarn has the same fiber content as 7 Brothers, 75 % wool and 25 % polyamide, but Isoveli is thicker and thus a perfect choice for beginners. A ball of 100 g contains around 130 m of yarn. Recommended needle size is 5-6Â mm / US 8-10. Novita Isoveli is machine washable - gentle treatment. Made in Finland.
010
Off White
508 Twinflover
513
061
Linen
043 Stone
044 Graphite
Flower Bud
316
Sprout
177
Night
5–6 15 = 10 cm
NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
18 = 10 cm
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
270
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 130 m / 142 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
099 Black
549 Christmas
MAJAKKASAARI
850
LIGHTHOUSE
820
Seafilly
814
Swimsuit
NEW ARRIVAL
Novita Majakkasaari is the newest addition to the highly popular Moomin x Novita yarn family. Majakkasaari is a part of the #oursea campaign. €0.10 will be donated to John Nurminen Foundation to help protect the Baltic Sea and its vibrant culture. The colours are inspired by Tove Jansson’s maritime Moomin illustrations. Majakkasaari is a multicoloured, 4-ply DK weight yarn that gives you a pattern of even stripes. The yarn is ideal for sock and many different types of adult and children’s knitwear. A special Moomin pattern collection has been designed specifically for Moomin X Novita and it matches perfectly with solid colour Moomin yarns. 75% wool and 25% polyamide. A women’s size M top requires approx. 550 g of yarn and one ball is sufficient for a pair of basic women’s socks. The products are machine washable at 40 degrees. The recommended needle size is 4, or 3.5 for socks. A 100 g ball has 225 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
4 22 = 10 cm
© Moomin Characters ™ NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
28 = 10 cm
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
203
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 225 m / 246 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
831
Seaweed
807
Seashell
Our Sea
MUUMITALO
007 Moomintroll
152
Snork
229
Miffle
291
Sniff
583
507
720
Hemulen
176
The Groke
381
Snufkin
099 Stinky
Little My
MOOMINHOUSE Novita Muumitalo yarn is one of the three products in the Moomin x Novita family. The colours are inspired by Tove Jansson’s classic Moomin books. Muumitalo (Moominhouse) is a 4-ply/DK weight yarn in single colour. Use it for socks and a wide range of adult’s and children’s knitwear and crochet patterns. The Moomin x Novita family comes with its own Moomin knitting pattern collection. The yarn is made of 75 % wool and 25 % polyamide. A size M women’s top requires approx. 550 g of yarn and one ball is sufficient for a pair of basic women’s socks. The products are machine washable at 40 degrees. The recommended needle size is 4 mm / US 6 and 3.5 mm / US 4 for socks. A 100 g ball has 225 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
4 22 = 10 cm
© Moomin Characters ™ NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
28= 10 cm
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
209
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 225 m / 246 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
Snorkmaiden
MUUMILAAKSO
885
MOOMIN VALLEY Novita Muumilaakso yarn is one of the three products in the Moomin x Novita family. The colours are inspired by Tove Jansson’s classic Moomin books. Muumilaakso (Moomin Valley) is a two-tone yarn with the accent colour paired with off-white. Use the 4-ply/DK weight Muumilaakso for socks and a wide range of adult and children’s knits. The Moomin x Novita family comes with its own Moomin knitting pattern collection. The yarn is made of 75 % wool and 25 % polyamide. A size M women’s top requires approx. 550 g of yarn and one ball is sufficient for a pair of basic women’s socks. The products are machine washable at 40 degrees. The recommended needle size is 4 mm / US 6 and 3.5 mm / US 4 for socks. A 100 g ball has 225 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
4 22 = 10 cm
© Moomin Characters ™ NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
28= 10 cm
75 % villa/ull/wool 25 % polyamidi/polyamid/polyamide
208
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 225 m / 246 yds sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
891
Garden
880
Berry juice
830
Midwinter
806
Top hat
Sea
WOOL COTTON
BABY WOOL
Novita Wool Cotton is a soft, 8 ply yarn. Wool Cotton yarn contains 55 % merino wool and 45 % cotton. Because of its fiber content, Novita Cotton Wool is both pleasurable and easy to knit. The yarn’s stitch definition make it ideal for different textured knitting patterns such as cables or the moss stitch. Wool Cotton can be used to knit various kinds of adult knitwear, and it’s also soft enough for children’s garments and accessories. Yarn is suitable for knitting patterns with DK as the recommended weight. A ball of 50 g contains around 112 meters of yarn. Recommended needle size is 4 mm / US 6. Novita Wool Cotton is machine washable - gentle treatment. Made in Finland.
Novita Baby Wool is a soft, machine washable yarn made of 100 % Mulesing-free merino wool. The super soft yarn is especially designed for babies’ and children’s knitwear. Yarn is suitable for knitting patterns with DK as the recommended weight. A ball of 50 g contains around 131 m of yarn. Recommended needle size is 4 mm / US 6. Novita Baby Wool is machine washable - gentle treatment. Made in Finland.
100 % merinovilla/merino/merino wool
22 = 10 cm
588
28 = 10 cm
4
4 22 = 10 cm
n/ca 50 g = n/ca 112 m / 122 ydssales unit: 20 x 50 g = 1 kg
010
Off White
402
Putty
520
Rose
172
Jeans
285
Saffron
399
Evergreen
UUTUUSVÄRIT ON ALLEVIIVATTU. NYA FÄRGER ÄR UNDERSTRECKADE. NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
235
28 = 10 cm
55 % merinovilla/merino/merino wool 45 % puuvilla/bomull/cotton
n/ca 50 g = n/ca 131 m / 143 yds sales unit: 20 x 50 g = 1 kg
011
White
603
Straw
515
Rose
309
Minttu
135
Forget-me-not
499
Cole
BABY MERINO
BABY MERINO DREAM
Novita Baby Merino is a soft, thin 4 ply yarn. The soft and delicate Baby Merino is particularly suited for babies and children. 100 % merino wool. Mulesing-free. Machine-washable at 30 degrees. Recommended needle size 3.25 mm / US 3. A 50 g ball contains 230 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
Novita Baby Merino Dream is a soft, thin multi-colour 4 ply yarn. In Baby Merino Dream, the colourful dots on the pale base colour of for stripy patterns. The soft and delicate wool is especially suited for babies and children. 100 % merino wool. Mulesing-free. The products are machine-washable at 30Â degrees. Recommended needle size 3.25 mm / US 3. A 50 g ball contains 230 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
100 % merinovilla/merino/merino wool 100 % merinovilla/merino/merino wool n/ca 50 g = n/ca 230 m / 251 yds sales unit: 20 x 50 g = 1 kg 3.25 28 = 10 cm
211
36 = 10 cm
28 = 10 cm
210
36 = 10 cm
3.25
n/ca 50 g = n/ca 230 m / 251 yds sales unit: 20 x 50 g = 1 kg
011
White
448
Tin
326
Silver Willow
866
Silver Willow
852
Catsfoot
876
Arctic Raspberry
535
Apple Blossom
588
Cherry
099
Black
831
Cotton Grass
834
Raindrop
896
Baby Seal
NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
HYGGE WOOL
NATURA
Novita Hygge Wool is a substantial yet light and airy single-ply 100% wool yarn. It is particularly wellsuited for soft and stylish accessories, simple knits and throws. Use two balls to make a chunky woollen hat. Hygge Wool can be used for international knitting patterns that call for Super Chunky yarn. The products are machine-washable at 30 degrees. Recommended needle size 10 mm / US 15. A 100 g ball contains 60 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
Novita Natura is an old classic that makes a comeback in the collection to mark Novita’s 90th anniversary. Made of 100 % wool, the single-ply yarn is light and soft. It looks particularly stylish in soft and chunky accessories and Icelandic-style knits and cardigans. The yarn felts easily in machine wash adding to its many creative uses. The product is also suitable for any knitting patterns designed for Aran yarn. Hand wash only. Recommended needle size 5 mm / US 8. A 50 g ball contains 100 metres of yarn. Made in Finland.
100 % villa/ull/wool 100 % villa/ull/wool
5 18 = 10 cm
024 Wheat
075
333
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Peat Moss
099 Black
Fog
541
Icy Peony
212
24 = 10 cm
9 = 10 cm
584
14 = 10 cm
10
n/ca 100 g = n/ca 60 m sales unit: 10 x 100 g = 1 kg
n/ca 50 g = n/ca 100 m sales unit: 20 x 50 g = 1 kg
010
Off White
045
Clay
032
Beard Lichen
051
Cranberry
015
Lake
098
Wolf
NORDIC WOOL Novita Nordic Wool is part of our Natural Collection range, and as the name suggests, wool comes from Northern Europe. Nordic Wool is a machine washable yarn of 100 % wool. Novita Nordic Wool is versatile yarn, it is perfect for traditional colourwork knittings and timeless classics as well as for modern patterns. Yarn is suitable for knitting patterns with DK as the recommended weight. A ball of 50 g contains around 115 m of yarn. Recommended needle size is 4 mm / US 6. The complete Nordic Wool range is machine washable - gentle treatment. Made in Finland.
010
Off White
509
Icy Flower
060
Sand
645
Squirrel
287
Saffron
100 % villa/ull/wool
4 22 = 10 cm
NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED
28 = 10 cm
048
231
Rock
n/ca 50 g = n/ca 115 m / 125 yds sales unit: 20 x 50 g = 1 kg
116
Aqua
337
Moss
397
Spruce
549
Christmas
590
Dark Ruby
099
Black