New Knitting Books for Spring 2026
- Susanna
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At the turn of the seasons I once again took a look at upcoming knitting books released in the next few months. There's not a lot in store for spring this year but these titles range from traditional colorwork and urban city blocks to using scrap yarn and there's a little talk about self-care, as well.
Let's dive into new Spring 2026 knitting books.
Colorwork for All Sizes
The first pair of books both involve colorwork of some description on a scale from small (accessories) to massive (blankets).
Carmen Jorissen is a Dutch designer of knitting and crochet patterns and the creative mind behind New Leaf Design. Her first book, Breien Met Kleur (Forte Creatief 2023), has now been translated into English with the title Colorwork Knitting from Head to Toe.
Whether you're brand new to stranded colorwork or looking to deepen your skills, Colorwork Knitting From Head to Toe, offers 20 thoughtfully designed patterns for hats, cowls, mittens, and socks. Each project and pattern design is inspired by a location that holds special meaning for designer Carmen Jorissen of New Leaf Designs, to create a vibrant, and inviting set of projects. Begin with simpler patterns like hats, and build your confidence toward more intricate mittens, all while learning techniques that are clearly explained and supported by video tutorials accessed through an included QR code. Jorissen’s trademark eye for color makes each design pop – and helps you build your own skill at combining shades in bold and effective ways.
The book is divided into six chapters that cover things such as choosing materials and colors, or how to read patterns. The bulk of book is chapter 5 that contains original colorwork patterns for different types of accessories. And these accessories can literally cover you from head to toe: they range from hats to cowls to mittens and socks.
When you dig deeper into the book contents, you'll soon find that there are only five unique colorwork motifs, all named after cities and towns in the Netherlands. These five motifs are used in all four accessory types, altogether yielding a total of 20 knitting patterns. The patterns work well either individually or as a matching set, such as in the Urmond hat and cowl, for example.
The size range in the book is pretty size inclusive when it comes to accessories. The hat patterns are available in three sizes (small, medium, or large), cowl patterns in two lengths (single loop or double loop), mittens fit for two hand circumferences (18 or 21 cm), and socks in a whopping 6 adult sizes ranging between EU 35–47 (UK 2.5–1 or US 4–13).
Colorwork Knitting from Head to Toe: 20 stranded knitting patterns for colorful accessories comes out next week, on March 31.
From the Netherlands to the other side of the planet: Australia. This next book comes from down under and is also about small-scale colorwork… sort of. Knit the City Building Blocks by the Aussie designer Jake Henzler features modular stranded colorwork and intarsia charts for flat knitting to make buildings inspired by iconic cities from all over the world.
Australian designer, Jake Henzler who is known as Boy Knits World, has created knitted building blocks for classic buildings from well-known cities around the world. The designs are modular so they can be mix and matched to make your own unique buildings, for example, you can switch up the different styles of gables and windows and adjust the style of the buildings to create endless alternatives. The buildings are knitted as separate blocks but they can be joined together to make blankets, throws and cushion covers as well as other accessories and homewares. There are guidelines for yarn amounts and the number of blocks needed to make three different sized projects for each city: a large blanket, baby blanket and a cushion cover but you can use your knitted building blocks however you like - the world is your oyster!
The book features building blocks from 7 different cities: five in Europe (Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London, Paris, Prague), one in the States (New York), and one in Australia (Sydney). Each city chapter includes three example blocks along with extra elements (such as different roofs, windows, ledges, and decorations) and a totally blank chart onto which you can design your own buildings from scratch.
The sizes of the building blocks — and the number of blocks you need — vary from city to city but you can make up three larger projects with them. The smallest is the cushion cover which takes up less than 10 building blocks, the baby blanket uses around 20 blocks, and the largest project, a full-sized blanket is made up of 50+ blocks.
Although the book description says you can mix and match the designs, this is not entirely accurate. The blocks within a city are interchangeable with one another but don't try to throw in a Parisian shop window onto a New York city street — it just won't fit! Knit the City Building Blocks by Jake Henzler will be released on May 5.
Knits for Every Season & Any Weather
These next three books feature seasonally-appropriate knits for any weather.
First up, Little Island Knits by Katie Noseworthy is a collection of Newfoundland-inspired knitwear items for kids. There's not yet much information about this title but I suspect it might be a re-visited version of Noseworthy's 2023 book Newfoundland Knits for Little Ones with two additional patterns.
Navigating the seasons in Newfoundland and Labrador is tricky. Is T-shirt weather in December possible? Yes! Snow in June? Also possible... as is everything in between. In this type of climate, knitwear is a year-round staple. This collection of patterns for children is inspired by the need a for a flexible, practical wardrobe ― a wardrobe suited to the wide range of outdoor activities enjoyed by all ages: fishing, jumping in the leaves, catching capelin, hiking, beachcombing, berry picking, sledding, and so on.
The 17 included patterns are a mix of garments (sized from newborn to 10-year old) and accessories for both kids and adults. The patterns feature traditional elements of Newfoundland and Labrador knitting; some have been contributed by Shirley Scott of Saltwater Knits fame.
This is no April Fools'! Little Island Knits: 17 Original Children's Knits From the Island of Newfoundland hits the bookshops on April 1.
Switching from any-season knits to summer-weather patterns. Summer Knits: 20 Light Patterns for the Warmer Months is the third translated book by the Norwegian knitwear designer Ida Wirak Trettevik, better known as Witre Design.
Speedy and fresh, the 20 simple patterns in Summer Knits are the perfect craft projects for warmer weather, all knitted in cotton or mohair. This collection features tops, skirts, jumpers, jackets and a dress to make for when the weather gets warmer but you still crave the comfort of knitted fabric. Perfect for new knitters looking for cute crop tops, flowy skirts, one-shoulder tops and unique silhouettes. The patterns are graded to fit sizes XS – 3XL, so there's something for every body and every knitter. With yarn suggestions and tips for working with cotton, your pieces will be both fashionable and perfect for balmy temperatures. Your handmade wardrobe will be more versatile than ever before!
The book includes 20 knitting patterns fit for the warmer months. The majority (12) are tops but there is also one vest, one dress, one sweater, two skirts, and three cardigans in the mix. Both skirt patterns are paired with a matching upper-body garment, like the striped Cordelia set below.
Although the book description says that all patterns are knitted either in cotton or mohair, there are also some done in wool or alpaca silk. What makes the pattern summery is that they're fairly cropped and, for the most part, sleeveless.
Summer Knits will be released on May 26, in time to start knitting your summer wardrobe.
The latest installment in Laine's 52 Weeks series is 52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn, a book in which every pattern is designed to be knit — entirely or in part — with small amounts of leftover yarn.
52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn is an inspiring collection that contains 52 scrap yarn knitting patterns ranging from small to large projects, from accessories and home decor to sweaters and cardigans. Some designs in the book are made entirely from scraps, while others incorporate them as an eye-catching design element. In addition to knitting, there are also a few crochet pieces. The patterns come from 47 talented designers from around the world, with skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced. So dive into your stash and turn those hopeful skeins, stray balls, and even the tiniest leftovers into something beautiful.
As the title suggests, the book contains 52 knitting and crochet patterns divided into eight categories: sweaters, cardigans, vests, neck accessories, socks, headwear, hand accessories, and home décor.
In some patterns, such as the Aallot cardigan, the scrap yarns play a very minor part, adding just a little splash of color. The color blips are duplicate stitched afterwards so they're not exactly essential for knitting the garment.
But other patterns take the rubric more seriously. The Piecework socks, for instance, are knit with up to 100 different colors, using as little as 15 meters each! That's what I'd call a true scrap-yarn project.
52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn: Beautiful Patterns for Year-Round Knitting has an international release date of June 9 through Hardie Grant Publishing.
Knitting Ergonomics
The last book in the Spring 2026 batch is a little different in that it's not really a knitting book in the same sense as the others.
Author Andrea Lui is a physical therapist, an avid knitter, and has contributed articles about knitting ergonomics to Farm & Fiber Knits, for example. Her book Craft Without Pain is about how to practice knitting (and crochet) in a way that prevents and minimizes injuries.
Whether you're knitting, crocheting, spinning, dyeing, or weaving, crafting can take a toll on the body. This practical guide offers targeted advice to understanding the physical strains of crafting and how to prevent them so you can keep doing what you love without discomfort or injury. Inside, you'll find clear explanations of common crafting-related injuries like tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and repetitive strain injury, plus practical strategies to avoid them. The book includes warm-ups and stretches to do before, during, and after your sessions, posture tips, guidance on tool and material choices, and strengthening exercises that build long-term resilience.
The aim of the book is to help knitters recognize their pain generators, avoid posture pitfalls, relieve discomfort with targeted exercises, and — going forward — incorporate these into your daily routine for pain-free crafting.
There are no knitting patterns in this book but it does include exercises for different parts of the body, ranging from head to toe and everything else in between. Did you feel a twinge? Craft Without Pain: Injury prevention and self-care for knitters and other makers is here to help on June 16.
Which spring title are you most looking forward to? Let me know in the comments below.
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