Whether you’re looking for your next project or diving into garment knitting for the first time, the Palomar Top delivers on both simplicity and style. Knit in Bella Tweed Yarn, this top is lightweight, breathable, and packed with satisfying techniques — from cables to I-cords.
Palomar Tank pattern, designed by Aubrey Busek—a perfect tank top!
In this 5-part series, Sarah Dawn Adams walks us through every step of creating the Palomar Top, sharing tips, personal modifications, and clever workarounds that make the pattern even more enjoyable.
Here’s the full series at a glance.
Post #1: Swatching & Setup
Three 50g skeins of UNIVERSAL YARN Bella Tweed in “Care” colorway
Get to know Bella Tweed yarn, choose your size, and prepare your tools for success. A good swatch is where every great knit starts!
Casting On the Palomar Tank with UNIVERSAL YARN Bella Tweed this summer
Post #2: Cables 101 – Working the Cable Pattern
Knitting the cables in the Palomar Top using Knit Picks Rainbow Wood Needles
Learn the basic cable stitches used in the Palomar Top and why they’re easier than you think. This post includes video and visual tips.
Cables 101 – working the cable pattern for the Palomar Top
Post #3: Shaping Without Losing the Stitch Pattern
The Palomar Top PDF pattern is marked up and ready to be knit!
Armholes and necklines can be tricky — but not with Sarah’s clever row counter strategy and shaping tips.
Help! Tackling shaping in the knitted Palomar Top with Bella Tweed yarn
Post #4: I-Cord Magic
The Palomar Top shows off with some beautiful design elements using I-cord; knit with Bella Tweed Yarn in Care colorway
What is I-cord, how do you make it, and how does it give the Palomar Top its signature side ties? You’ll find out here.
How to knit I-Cord ties for the Palomar Top with Bella Tweed Yarn
✅ Post #5: Final Assembly & Styling
The Palomar Top is half-done, just awaiting seaming and final finishing!
From mattress stitch seaming to ribbing and styling options, this post walks you through finishing touches for a top you’ll actually wear.
Putting the final touches on a Palomar Top
Ready to knit your own Palomar Top?
Use this guide as your companion from the first stitch to the last bow-tied I-cord.
