Spring/Summer 2020 Yarn Shade Card

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

NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED

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

NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED

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

NEW COLOURS ARE UNDERLINED

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