Knit Now Wear Now
March is that in-between month. Winter isn’t quite ready to leave, but we’re all starting to dream about spring. The temptation can be to cast on a summer project, but when a finished item feels months away it’s easy to lose motivation.
Instead, March is the perfect time for knit-now, wear-now projects—pieces you can finish quickly and start wearing straight away.
One of our favourite transitional knits is the tank or waistcoat. Tanks are incredibly versatile for spring:
- Layer them over a shirt or T-shirt for extra warmth.
- Wear them under a jacket without bulky sleeves.
- Add texture, colour, and personality to simple outfits.
Here are five brilliant knitting projects to cast on this March.
1. Cherry Tank
🍒 Playful, cosy, and perfect for layering
The Cherry Tank is a chunky, statement tank that instantly adds personality to a spring outfit.
The cherry motif gives this piece a fun, vintage feel while the chunky yarn makes it a quick, satisfying knit. It’s ideal for layering over a crisp white shirt or a simple tee with jeans.
Think soft pastels, cream bases, or bright cherry reds to lean into the spring vibe. Yarns at LoveCrafts.com
Perfect for:
- Confident beginners
- Fast, satisfying knits
- Adding a playful statement to everyday outfits
2. Super Loopy Waistcoat
✨ Texture lovers, this one’s for you
The Super Loopy Waistcoat is a brilliant statement layering piece.
With its bold loopy texture and chunky yarn, it creates serious visual interest while still being incredibly wearable. Throw it over a shirt, long-sleeve tee, or even a dress for that cool, slightly eclectic layered look. Yarns by Wool and the Gang at LoveCrafts.com.
Perfect for:
- Quick chunky projects
- Textural statement pieces
- Elevating simple outfits
3. Deep V-Neck Tank
🧶 A timeless wardrobe staple
If you love classic layering pieces, the Chunky V‑Neck Tank is a must-knit.
The deep V shape makes it ideal for layering over shirts, allowing collars and details to show through. It’s a modern wardrobe essential you’ll wear year after year.
This design looks particularly good in fresh spring colours such as:
- Powder blue
- Soft pink
- Butter yellow
- Sage green
Perfect for:
- Capsule wardrobes
- Beginner garment knitters
- Effortless everyday layering
4. Lips Tank
💋 A bold statement knit
For knitters who enjoy colourwork, the Lips Tank is a brilliant project.
The striking lips motif makes this knit a real statement piece. It’s also a great introduction to colourwork techniques, giving newer knitters a fun way to practise while still creating something wearable.
More experienced knitters will enjoy the opportunity to play with colour combinations and personalise the design.
Perfect for:
- Learning colourwork
- Statement pieces
- Creative colour play
5. Sailor Slippers
⚓ Cosy knits you’ll finish in a weekend
Sometimes you just want a quick, satisfying project, and the Sailor Slippers are perfect for that. Pattern at Ravelry
These cosy slippers knit up quickly and make brilliant:
- weekend projects
- gift knits
- stash-busting makes
They’re ideal for those cooler March evenings when spring hasn’t quite warmed up yet.
Perfect for:
- Fast projects
- Handmade gifts
6. The Brioche Sweater
🧶 Ready to earn your brioche medal?
If you’ve been knitting for a while and want a challenge this spring, the CPH Sweater is the project to cast on. Pattern available at Ravelry
This is a proper skills-building knit and the perfect project if, like me, you’ve been saying “this is the year I finally master brioche.”
The sweater is worked top-down in brioche stitch and knit in the round, creating that beautifully squishy, textured fabric that brioche is famous for. (Ravelry)
It’s definitely a more advanced project (level 4/5), so you’ll want to feel comfortable following garment patterns and keeping track of stitch patterns—but if you stick with it, this is absolutely the kind of project that earns you your brioche badge of honour. (Ravelry)
The finished sweater has a relaxed fit with positive ease, making it perfect for cool spring days or breezy evenings.
Why we love it:
- A true skill-builder project
- Super cosy brioche texture
- A knit you’ll feel incredibly proud to finish
If you’ve been wanting to push your knitting skills this year, this is the knit that might finally get you that brioche medal.
Spring Colour Inspiration
Even though we’re knitting pieces to wear now, spring colours can help lift the mood of your knitting basket.
Try:
- Soft sky blues
- Lemon and butter yellows
- Fresh greens
- Coral and peach tones
- Cream with bright pops of colour
These shades pair beautifully with denim and neutral layers—perfect for spring styling.
Cast On Something New This March
March knitting should feel fresh, motivating, and wearable right now. Tanks, waistcoats, and quick cosy projects are ideal for bridging that gap between winter and spring.
So grab your yarn, choose a project, and cast on something you’ll be wearing in just a few weeks. Materials and Yarns available at LoveCrafts
Happy knitting! 🧶
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