Palahi Top: Knitting Pattern for a Lightweight Lace Summer Top in Silk

The Palahi Top knitting pattern is a light and elegant design to create your own lace summer top. Inspired by calmness and soft light, it is a garment that combines delicacy, rhythm, and a very enjoyable knitting experience.

Palahi evokes quiet walks, golden afternoons, and the feeling of knitting without rush. The lace flows across the fabric, creating a subtle and airy texture that adds movement without overwhelming the design.

🌿 Why you’ll love this summer top pattern

✔️ Delicate, timeless design, perfect for warm-weather wear
✔️ Rhythmic lace sections that become intuitive as you progress
✔️ Thoughtful construction, with integrated i-cord finishing
✔️ Engaging to knit, keeping your interest throughout the project
✔️ Tech-edited and test-knit pattern, with clear instructions and video support

Many testers agreed on something:

“It may feel a bit tricky at first, but once you get into the rhythm, it becomes very enjoyable.”
“Easier than it looks.”
“The result is fine, elegant, and very flattering.”

 Palahi Top Pattern Details

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Blocked bust circumference:
83 (93, 103, 113, 123) (133, 143, 153, 163) cm

Recommended positive ease:
10–15 cm

 Materials

Recommended yarn:
Knitting for Olive Pure Silk
(100% bourette silk, 50 g / 250 m)
Color: Putty

Yardage:
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins

Needles:

• 3.25 mm for the body
• 3 mm for the neckline

Additional materials: stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.

 Gauge

Lace pattern gauge (blocked):
21 stitches x 30 rows per 10 x 10 cm

 Construction

The Palahi Top is worked progressively in a very intuitive way.

It begins with the back panel, knitted from the neckline downward to the armhole. Stitches are then picked up to work the front panel from top to bottom, shaping the neckline while working the lace pattern.

Once both pieces are completed, front and back are joined, and the body is worked in the round to the desired length.

The armholes are finished with an integrated i-cord edge, creating a clean and polished finish without additional finishing steps.

 Is this knitting pattern right for you?

t’s a great fit if you’re looking for a lightweight lace summer top pattern.

You’ll enjoy it if you like projects that require focus at the beginning and gradually become more intuitive as you knit.

Ideal for knitters who appreciate patterns that feel engaging and rhythmic throughout the process.

A good choice if you value a well-written, tech-edited, and test-knit design.

Make the Palahi Top yours today

The Palahi Top is designed to be enjoyed throughout the process. A pattern that evolves as you knit and results in a garment that stands out for its lightness, structure, and elegance.

🛒 Get the Palahi Top knitting pattern and start your summer project today.