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If you’re a knitter in 2026, chances are you’ve heard of PetiteKnit. I don’t think a week, or even a day, has gone by where the Danish knitting designer wasn’t sitting in the ‘popular’ list on Ravelry, and multiple times at that.
PetiteKnit is something of a household name in the knitting world now and, well, I might be a little bit biased, but I don’t think it’s hard to see why. Her beautifully simple and modern knitwear designs are the kinda knits you actually want to wear. And not only do they look great, but they’re actually really nice to knit too.
As a yarn and knitting shop, we obviously love to have a list of knitting patterns in our head that are well written and easy to follow for us to recommend, so PetiteKnit is always an obvious choice. And ‘cause she has sooo many designs now, she really does have something for everyone. Which means we have something to recommend whether you’re a beginner knitter wanting to knit your first sweater or handknit cardigan, or (as the case may be if you are reading this knitting blog) just looking for your next spring knitting project.
We’ve got lots of customers in our Stonehaven knitting shop who love knitting in the round on their circular needles, and honestly, who can blame them? Sorry Nanna, but I’m just not interested in knitting flat and sewing up, and that’s the direction the rest of the knitting community is going too. Like, why would you actively choose to knit a jumper that requires you to have to purl and seam when you could just keep knitting round and round instead?!
Over the past few months we’ve had quite a few requests for PetiteKnit patterns at Baa!, so it was a pretty exciting moment when Janice received our rather lovely delivery of printed copies. They’re available in the shop at the mo, and it’s been so nice seeing people flick through them and start planning their next cast on for spring. With that in mind, then, I thought it would be fun to round up a few of the PetiteKnit patterns we’ve got in the shop that would make lovely spring knitting projects for 2026.
Janice ordered in a pretty good mix of cosy winter knits and lighter pieces, but here are some spring and summer petiteknit patterns that could keep your needles busy over the next few months.
I hope it gives you a bit of inspo for your list of spring knitting projects to cast on soon…
The Poppy Tee by PetiteKnit is a very classy, very simple short-sleeve sweater that makes a perfect spring knitting project. I’m a simple knit gal, so I love the clean design, but it’s also got nice details like the folded collar that makes it feel quite luxurious (although, the cashmere might be doing some of the heavy lifting there…).
The Poppy Tee is a lightweight everyday knit that you could wear with pretty much anything – whatever jeans are in fashion nowadays or some loose linen trousers – and you can easily layer it under a jacket on those deceptively bright, but chilly days.
Sizes / Fit: approx 5cm positive ease to fit an 80–85cm to 140–150cm bust
Gauge: 23 stitches x 32 rows = 10cm in stockinette stitch (3.5mm needles recommended)
Skill Level: 4 stars out of 5
It’s one of the suggested yarns, so it would be silly to not recommend Lang Cashmere Premium. A gloriously luxurious yarn for a gloriously luxurious handknit top. You deserve it!
Find the Poppy Tee by PetiteKnit on Ravelry
I feel like the Cloud Sweater was everywhere in autumn and winter, probs ’cause it was such a good dupe for that glorious TOAST sweater, so I’m recommending the Cloud Tee for when we’re no longer in sweater weather territory.
Like the sweater, this knitted tee has loads of really lovely details, like the purl bumps along the shoulders, those rolled hems and that relaxed collar. It’s also knit at a finer gauge with a 4-ply yarn, so it’s gonna give you a nicer, light knitted fabric that you’re gonna be able to wear when we’re blessed with some sunshine.
Sizes / Fit: approx 6cm positive ease to fit a 75-80cm to 140-150cm bust
Gauge: 28 stitches x 40 rows = 10cm in stockinette stitch (3mm needles recommended)
Skill Level: 3 stars out of 5
Such a simple knitted top lends itself well to a fancy pants yarn, like Vivacious by Fyberspates. This hand-dyed 100% merino wool is machine washable, which is great for warmer weather knits that will be worn close to skin and there are some lovely, bright colours to choose from.
I’d also consider swatching with Gleem Lace by Fyberspates held double. This lace weight yarn combines BFL and silk which feels like a dreamy match made in heaven.
Find the Cloud Tee by PetiteKnit on Ravelry
The beauty of a mohair jumper, like the the Cumulus Blouse is that’s it’s so gorgeously soft and airy and lightweight. Holding two strands together creates such a floaty and drapey fabric that feels almost weightless, and really nice to wear in the spring and summer.
I think it’ll be an enjoyable knit with a simple construction, but there’s also the fun and interest of the i-cord edge to finish it off.
I’d wear this with everything; a pair of linen trousers, your fave jeans, or chuck it on over a dress as an extra layer, especially for those evenings when you’re heading out and and want something to cover up with, but don’t fancy carrying around your coat.
Sizes / Fit: approx 10-15cm positive ease to fit an 80-85cm to 140-150cm bust
Gauge: 18 stitches x 26 rows = 10cm in stockinette stitch (4.5mm needles recommended)
Skill Level: 3 stars out of 5
Any mohair held double (I really like Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair), but if you’re knitting on more of a budget, I love the idea of knitting this in Loch Lomond by BC Garn. It’s a DK weight yarn, but we would recommend it for a worsted weight gauge, like the Cumulus Blouse, too. Such a bouncy, springy yarn with a nice volume so it’ll make a lovely and lightweight handknit sweater that’s just the ticket for those inbetweeny days when you need a knit that’s not too warm, but just warm enough.
Find the Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit on Ravelry
I’m gonna be honest, I’m a bit too much of a cold person to do a short sleeve cardi, but the Maggie Cardigan does make sense for your spring knitting plans. Something easy to throw on when it’s too warm for long sleeves, but a bit too chilly for a knitted vest or slipover. I think it’s also quite a nice one if you’ve got a ‘proper job’ and want a handknit to wear to work (especially if your office is heavy on the air con…)
Sizes / Fit: approx 5cm positive ease to fit a 75-80cm to 140-150cm bust
Gauge: 23 stitches x 32 rows = 10cm in stockinette stitch (3.5mm needles recommended)
Skill Level: 4 stars out of 5
PetiteKnit suggests knitting this in cashmere, which would obviously be flippin’ marvellous, but since we’re not all making that cashmere money, it’s nice to have another option that might leave us with enough in the budget for another spring knitting project too. So, that’s why I’ve got my eye on Ulysse by De Rerum Natura.
Find the Maggie Cardigan by PetiteKnit on Ravelry
Now, just ’cause we’re thinking about spring sunshine, doesn’t mean I’m naive enough to think we’re done with handknit sweaters, especially here in Scotland. So I had to include the Olga Sweater on my list.
I’ve had this viral striped sweater sitting in my knitting patterns folder for at least a year now, just waiting for me to decide on a colour combination. It’s relaxed, oversized and I just think it looks like the cosiest, comfiest sweater to just chuck on.
Knitting jumpers in the round can get a little bit monotonous once you’ve reached the body and sleeves, so I like the stripes for keeping things interesting and motivating you through the rounds. I love seeing everyone’s colour combinations, the only trouble is choosing one to cast on!
Sizes / Fit: approx 23cm positive ease to fit a 75-80cm to 140-150cm bust
Gauge: 20 stitches x 30 rows = 10cm in stockinette stitch (4.5mm needles recommended)
Skill Level: 3 stars out of 5
If you’re into soft, muted tones, Sheepsoft DK by Laxtons could be the way to go on this one, for the cosiest handknit jumper to chuck on when the weather is pants.
However, I’m gonna have to give another shout out to Loch Lomond by BC Garn for something a little more rustic with fantastic texture. As for what colours to pick, well, you’re on your own there. I’m too busy swooning over the red, the burgundy, the confetti… they’re all just SO good.
Find the Olga Sweater by PetiteKnit on Ravelry
A handknit vest is a staple for spring summer ‘fits, and ’cause you can layer them under knits in the depths of winter too, there’s even more reason to knit one up. I particularly love the Novice Slipover for beginner knitters who have knit a hat and are ready to start thinking about knitting sweaters.
The knitting pattern is easy to follow so it’s a great one if you are new to garment knitting. Plus at 17 stitches and no sleeves, it’s gonna knit up pretty damn quick, so you’ll get that confidence boost of finishing your first wearable knit even faster – yay!
Sizes / Fit: approx 15cm positive ease to fit a 75-80cm to 140-150cm bust
Gauge: 17 stitches x 25 rows = 10cm in stockinette stitch (5mm needles recommended)
Skill Level: 3 stars out of 5
Isle Aran by World of Wool is a flippin’ lovely aran weight yarn that would be great for the Novice Slipover. 5 balls is enough to knit up to a size 2XL which is phemominal value for money.
Although if you wanted something a bit jazzier, The Croft Aran Tweed by West Yorkshire Spinners is still 100% British wool, and it comes in lots of lovely speckled shades that’ll add some interest to the plain stockinette.
Find the Novice Slipover by PetiteKnit on Ravelry
Well, there we have it – 6 PetiteKnit patterns perfect for spring knitting. With a bit of luck, you’ve reached the end of this knitting blog feeling full of inspo for your next knitting project.
As I mentioned in the intro bit, we’ve got all these, plus a bunch of other printed PetiteKnit patterns available to buy in our Stonehaven knitting shop. So if you’re local to Baa!, do pop in and have a browse. If you’re a little further afield, PetiteKnit patterns are of course available as PDF downloads on Ravelry etc, but if you fancy some yarn to knit with, we’d be more than happy to sort you out with that!
Any questions, give us a shout, and if you do cast on any of these Petiteknit patterns this spring, let us know. We’d absolutely love to see your knitting progress over on Instagram (we’re @baawool). Please give us a tag in your posts so we don’t miss ’em.
Happy knitting!
