neulotut

Neulotut is a Finnish term formed as the plural past passive participle of the verb neuloa, meaning to knit. It functions as an adjective and is used to describe textiles or items that have been produced by knitting. The related singular form is neulottu, while neulotut accompanies plural nouns, for example neulotut sukat (knitted socks) or neulotut villapaidat (knitted sweaters).

In usage, neulotut describes the method of creation rather than the material. It is common in product descriptions, craft discussions, and pattern books to indicate that an item is knitted rather than crocheted or woven. Because Finnish adjectives agree with the noun they modify, neulotut changes form to match the number and case of the noun it accompanies.

Typical examples include clothing and accessories such as sweaters, socks, scarves, hats, and blankets that are specified as neulotut, emphasizing the knitted construction. The term is often contrasted with virkatut (crocheted) or neulomaton (non-knitted) in descriptions and instructions.

See also: Finnish language, knitting, textiles, craft terminology.