M&s spring knit surge: lemon‑yellow Fluffy Crew, £26 neck‑tie jumper and a £4.50 cropped bargain

m&s is at the centre of early spring knit conversations after a trio of standout pieces — a lemon‑yellow Fluffy Crew Neck Knitted Jumper, a £26 Tie Neck Knitted Top with Wool, and a Cotton Rich Cropped Jumper that can be had for as little as £4. 50 a cashback route — began generating strong shopper interest. These items matter because they illustrate a colour and styling shift and a mix of trend and value that shoppers are responding to ahead of the new season.

M&s lemon yellow Fluffy Crew Neck Knitted Jumper and the colour shift

Design commentary in recent coverage highlights a move from last year’s butter yellow toward a brighter lemon yellow for 2026. The Fluffy Crew Neck Knitted Jumper in a zesty lemon tone is being singled out: it pairs a vibrant hue with a uniquely fluffy, fuzzy fabric that feels soft to the touch. The jumper is positioned as a cosy layering piece suited to unpredictable British forecasts, cut in a regular fit so it won’t feel bulky under a trench or bomber and finished slightly cropped for a gently nipped‑in effect that works with high‑waisted jeans or trousers. It is also available in pastel pink, golden brown and dark khaki, and is made from synthetic materials that reviewers praise for thickness, insulation and overall comfort.

M&s Tie Neck Knitted Top with Wool: the £26 neck‑tie jumper everyone wants

The neck‑tie jumper is presented as a practical trend evolution from the scarf‑coat hybrids that rose to prominence in 2021 with a Swedish brand’s launch. The Tie Neck Knitted Top with Wool is offered at £26 and is described as an accessible, transeasonal option: it features a cropped sleeve design, a wool‑blend composition, a mock‑neck collar and a built‑in neck tie that fastens neatly around the neck. Available in spring‑ready pink and classic charcoal, the piece is selling quickly and is being framed as a minimal‑styling, Paris‑inspired update that can be fastened at the side for a relaxed Left Bank look or knotted loosely for preppy charm.

Cotton Rich Cropped Jumper bargain and cashback pathway

A Cotton Rich Cropped Jumper typically priced at £20 is currently accessible for as little as £4. 50 for shoppers who register an exclusive link that routes through a cashback service. Shoppers who already purchase from Marks & Spencer but are new to the cashback service can secure the jumper for £4. 83 instead of £20. The cropped jumper is cut in a regular fit with a crew neckline and a shorter length, with ribbed detailing and dropped shoulders; it is available in rose pink and azure blue. The piece has been marked as 'in‑demand' on the Marks & Spencer website in regional coverage, and the cashback service also advertises a separate offer of £15 cashback when customers spend more than £15.

Customer feedback, fit notes and competing high‑street picks

Customer reviews collected for the Cotton Rich Cropped Jumper are broadly positive about colour and material. One buyer praised the fit and price after purchasing both colourways; another highlighted the spring‑friendly hue and versatility; a third recommended more colour options and noted the garment washes well and serves as a transition staple. A separate purchaser did flag that the item does not match its 'cropped' descriptor, saying the fit was true to size but felt more like a normal length rather than cropped.

Other high‑street pieces mentioned alongside M&s

• M&S's £30 pale jeans framed as replacing blue denim
• What shoppers are buying from JW Anderson at Uniqlo
• Half the fashion team owning a chic Dune bag
• M&S's car coat presented as a chic spring layer
• The Nobody's Child Naomi dress compared favourably to a high‑profile designer
• Next's £46 polka dot jeans recommended for everyday wear
• A smocked blouse positioned as an instant spring refresh
• M&S's £46 denim midi noted for its flattering sleeves
• The Breaknet Sleek identified as a bright trainer for spring
• Topshop's £80 jacket called the chicest to know now
• Next's parka highlighted as an exciting option for rainy days

Styling notes and what shoppers can expect next

Styling suggestions for the neck‑tie jumper include pairing with an A‑line mini skirt and knee‑high boots or Mary Janes for a collegiate look, adding a vintage‑inspired brooch below the collarbone for subtle statement, or combining with wide‑leg, over‑the‑toe jeans and platform boots for an elongated silhouette. The fluffy lemon‑yellow crew is positioned as a bright, cosy layer to uplift transitional outfits. Availability signals — from fast sell‑through of the tie‑neck piece to flash discounts on the cropped cotton jumper — suggest demand is concentrated across both trend‑led and value seams of the high street. Recent updates indicate these details may evolve as stock levels and promotional pathways change.