Navia Yarns: Weaving the Resilient Spirit of the Faroe Islands into Every Stitch
Navia Yarns is more than just a company—it's a living testament to the resilient spirit of the Faroe Islands, where necessity has driven innovation for over a thousand years. Born in the heart of the North Atlantic's wild, unpredictable climate, Navia harnesses the power of the islands' 70,000 sheep, outnumbering the human population, to create yarns that are as durable and resourceful as the people who make them. Founded by Óli Kristian á Torkilsheyggi, a fourth-generation yarn innovator, Navia started with just 2000 Danish kroner and has grown into a leading name in the Faroese yarn and sweater industry, now shipping to a dozen countries worldwide.
Navia’s yarns and sweaters beautifully blend tradition and modernity, using a mix of Faroese, Shetlandic, and Australian lambswool, along with cotton and silk, to craft everything from raw, rustic yarns to sophisticated, 3D-knitted sweaters that feel as if they were hand-crafted just for you. With a diverse range of products, including a unique knitting book series that taps into local talent from fish workers to designers, Navia is all about celebrating the Faroese way of life, one stitch at a time. And with their own brand of lanolin-rich wool soap, your Navia knits will stay as resilient as the islands themselves. So, whether you’re shopping online or popping by their store in the Faroes, Navia is ready to wrap you in the warmth of centuries-old craftsmanship.
