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.