Top Knitting Patterns for June 2025!
Hey y’all! Kaci here, checking in from our little farm in sunny, steamy Arkansas. While the tomatoes are ripening faster than I can pick them, my Ravelry queue is sprouting even faster. June 2025 was absolutely bursting with new releases: airy tees, clever tanks, a dream-y shawl, and even a knit dress that begged to jump straight onto my needles. Grab an iced coffee (or sweet tea if you’re local) and settle in—this is a long one because I refused to leave anything out.
How I Pick These Patterns
Every month I comb through Ravelry’s “recently published” tab, Instagram teasers, and the odd designer newsletter to uncover both big-name drops and hidden gems. I favor warm-weather pieces in June—nothing beats casting on something you can actually wear before November—though a few year-round cardis and colorwork beauties still made the cut. Yarn suggestions below reflect my own summer-in-the-South reality (read: plant fibers and silk blends where possible), but feel free to swap in wool if your climate allows.
Sari Nordland’s June Bonanza
Sari was on fire this month—four releases and I want to knit every single one.
Penelope Top
Fingering weight • 23 sts/4″
A peplum silhouette with a tidy drawstring waist. Sari’s samples use Sandnes Garn Tynn Line and Knitting for Olive Pure Silk—two of my all-time favorite summer yarns. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penelope-top-5 They’re mid-range price-wise and block like a dream. I love that the neckline is high enough for regular bra straps yet still feels breezy.
Salt Wind Tee
DK weight • 20 sts/4″
Wide sailor stripes, a folded collar, and sleeve caps that actually fit—chef’s kiss. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saltwind-tee Hold two strands of fingering for unlimited colorplay or go single-strand DK for speed. Even in a solid shade this would make an excellent “elevated basic” shell.
Lucy Tee
DK weight • 21 sts/4″
All-over texture plus that boxy drop-shoulder vibe. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lucy-tee-3 One sample pairs fingering wool with mohair, but I’d sub a merino-linen blend if you want to survive an Arkansas July. Pro tip: stick to semi-solids so the stitch pattern doesn’t disappear.
Anemones Scarf
DK weight • 18 sts/4″ lace
I adore Sari’s mini kerchiefs, and this deeper triangle version might be my favorite yet. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/anemones-scarf She held The Wandering Flock Singles with their mohair/silk, creating floaty haze. I’ll knit mine in pure linen for something I can wear all summer.
PetiteKnit’s Ivy Trio (+ a Surprise Cardigan)
Mette (aka PetiteKnit) dropped three pieces that scream effortless Scandinavian chic.
Ivy Top & Ivy Tee
Top: Sleeveless, DK, cute roll-neck funnel.
Tee: Fingering gauge raglan with short sleeves.
Both use doubled Knitting for Olive Pure Silk or Sandnes Tynn Line. The tank is a gift-knit dream; the tee layers under blazers come fall.
Scarlet Cardigan
Yes, it’s June, but who cares? https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scarlet-cardigan-4 This DK raglan cardi, worked densely on 3 mm needles, has a crisp double-knit button band and a dainty center-back “spine” detail. Picture tossing it over shorts on a mountain-air evening or taking it to chilly office AC.
Andrea Mowry’s Nightlights Shawl
If you loved her Night & Day Cowl, rejoice: the same slip-stitch magic now stretches into a long, shallow “wrap-it-twice” shawl.
Andrea pairs Harrisville Nightshades (black-flecked DK) with Spincycle Dream State for shifting color pops. Only ~750 yards total, so scraps or marled fingering doubles work great.
My friend Sam’s tester version used stash bits for the CC and it looked like stained-glass.
My Favorite Things Knitwear – Dress No. 1
The Copenhagen brand’s first dress pattern is minimalist perfection: boat neck, fitted torso, slight bell sleeves. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dress-no-1 Knit in DK at 19 sts/4″, it begs for silky drape—think Knitting for Olive Pure Silk held double. Swatch, wash, and hang to gauge growth before you commit. I’m planning a short-sleeve hack for true Southern wearability.
Irene Lin – Lustre Tee
Sport weight, top-down, and the coolest stripe recipe: narrow contrast stripe, then a fat one, repeat. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lustre-tee The shaping under the arm gives the whole piece polish. I’m eyeing The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino for a three-color coastal palette.
Joanna – Randolphe Sweater & Pierre Top
Randolph’s: DK all-over lace with restrained bell sleeves. Double-knit hems make it feel luxe, not fussy.
Pierre Top: Sleeveless cousin to Joanna’s cult-favorite Pierre Sweater, but at 22 sts and lighter yarn. That icy blue sample basically shouted “make me.”
Both lace motifs manage to be beachy and city-appropriate—no small feat.
Gregoria Fibers – Eliza Top
An airy eyelet fabric knit loosely in BC Garn Soft Silk. You’ll likely want a camisole beneath, but the wide shoulders and cropped length give modern, boxy charm. If you crave yarn economy, a hemp or linen single should hit gauge nicely.
Lily Kate Makes – Winnie Top
V-neck DK tee with the most understated lace trim on neckline, sleeves, and hem. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winnie-top-2 The plunge is a tad low, so measure before you cast on. In a slinky bamboo blend this could rival any ready-to-wear date-night top.
Tori Yu – Nolita Tank
U-neck, contrast edging, and endless color-blocking potential. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nolita-tank The dark-chocolate sample with cream trim is pure sophistication. Swatching Yarn Addict Silk/Linen held double gives fluid drape without sacrificing stitch definition.
Claudia Quintanilla – Joanna Pullover
Bold floral yoke in moody jewel tones, then solid-color body and dramatic wide sleeves. Worked top-down at 24 sts with Knitting for Olive Merino + Soft Silk Mohair for cloudlike halo and color-work stickiness. Use code JOANNA37 on Ravelry (or eweknit Toronto’s site) for 40 % off—thank you, Claudia!
Tanis Fiber Arts – Ostara Tank
Broken-rib texture, gentle V-neck, and DK gauge on US 6: a beginner-friendly knit that still looks boutique. Tanis’s orchid-pink sample screamed “summer festival,” but neutral cotton-linen would become that tank you wear three times a week. Bonus: even though Cotton Lino is sport weight, it blocks wide enough for the required stitch count—you’ll just get breezier fabric.
Yarn Pairings for Hot & Humid Climates
Yarn Fiber Blend Why I Love It in Summer Projects
- The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino 70 % cotton, 30 % linen Crisp hand + subtle speckles = instant depth without overheating
- Knitting for Olive Pure Silk 100 % Bourette silk Cool against skin, slight sheen, shockingly strong
- Sandnes Garn Tynn Line Cotton/linen/viscose Budget-friendly workhorse with drape
- BC Garn Soft Silk Recycled raw silk Nubby texture, perfectly slubby for open-work tops
- YarnAddict Silk/Linen 50/50 Breathes like linen, falls like silk
- Yarn Jam Linen silk blend
Giveaway & Ravelry Bundle
I rounded up every June release I fell for—even the ones I couldn’t squeeze into this post—in a public Ravelry bundle called “June 2025 Pattern Crushes.” Hop over, favorite what you like, and leave a comment on the original YouTube video to enter the monthly pattern giveaway. I’ll announce the winner in a couple of weeks.
Wrapping up
June’s releases felt extra vibrant this year: classic silhouettes refreshed with playful stripes, delicate lace that isn’t precious, and clever construction details that keep your brain happily engaged through every stitch. Whether you’re casting on a breezy tee for lake-day lounging or plotting a shawl to spice up fall coats, there’s bound to be something here that lights you up.
Until next time, happy knitting, y’all—and stay cool out there!
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