25 Lightweight Knits For Spring, to Suit All Budgets

If there’s one thing every great spring wardrobe hinges on, it’s the perfect knit. Not the chunky, deep-winter kind, but the sort you can drape over your shoulders at brunch, tuck into tailored trousers for work or throw over a slip dress when the sun dips at 6pm. Enter: my edit of the best lightweight spring knits.

This season, it’s all about pretty details. Think sugared-almond pastels—pistachio, butter yellow and powder pink—alongside delicate pointelle finishes, slimline cardigans and whisper-soft cashmere blends. The high street has truly delivered, with elevated-looking pieces under £50 that feel far more premium than their price tags suggest. Perfect for layering now and wearing solo come April.

If you’re ready to invest, the designer offering is equally tempting. Featherlight cashmere in modern silhouettes, cropped cardigans and fine-gauge crew-necks in sorbet shades are proving just as versatile as they are luxurious. These are forever pieces you’ll reach for year after year.

Below, I’ve curated 25 of the chicest lightweight knits on the market—split by budget—so whether you’re spending £35 or £535, your spring layering just got infinitely prettier.