Nine ways to beat the early spring chills with some cosy knitwear

As spring shoots, it scores with lightweight knits being the star sartorial player.

Spring Knits at Molly Goddard. Pic: Ben Broomfield

While the promise of brighter days gives us a spring in our step, that infamous Irish chill is never too far away. 

The solution? Adorn your spring wardrobe with pretty knits. 

Think cute cardigans, ruffled sweaters and comfy knit trousers for breeze-proof wear.

Spring Knits at Molly Goddard. Pic: Ben Broomfield

Get The Look: Be inspired by the romantic femininity of tumbling tulle mixed with lightweight knits as seen at Molly Goddard.

Sweater Vest, €129, Baum und Pferdgarten

School’s Out: Ease into spring with the prep school must-have sweater vest, €129, Baum Und Pferdgarten.

Slip Dress, €69, Arket

Slipknot: Nostalgic feels come with a contemporary take on a classic style, €69, Arket.

Pink Sweater, €195, Lucy Nagle

Pink Lady: Inject new life into your everyday with colour blocking pink, €195, Lucy Nagle.

Cardigan, €260, Rixo at Brown Thomas

Meet Cute: The romantic style of the cute cardigan remains a sartorial staple this spring, €260, Rixo at Brown Thomas.

Victoria Ruffle Sweater,€89.99, Selected Femme at Arnotts

All The Trimmings: Tap into your feminine side with statement Victoriana ruffles, €89.99, Selected Femme at Arnotts.

Purl Knit Trousers, €99, Uterque

Purl Delight: Upgrade your loungewear to casual elegance with white knit trousers, €99, Uterqüe.

Maxi Cardi Dress, €578.11, Hayley Menzies

#ieloves - Past Perfect: A maxi cardigan dress in retro florals causes a flash back worth remembering, €578.11, Hayley Menzies.

Wool Vest Top, €79, Cos

Back To Beige: Take your cue from the ‘70s by matching the sleeveless roll-neck with wide-leg trousers, €79, Cos.

Floral Jumper, €60, River Island

Cable Girls: The ‘90s called and it wants its sweater back - match with Mom jeans for an authentic look, €60, River Island.